23rd Annual Party and Auction

The 23rd Annual Party and Auction is now VIRTUAL!

Join Bethesda Project for a virtual celebration of our programs, community, and family - all from the comfort of your couch! Make or order in your favorite meal, dress up in sweatpants or a ball gown (whatever makes you comfortable!), and join us for a fun and different take on our annual fundraising event.

You can still watch the event!

The live event may be over, but you can still watch the party and auction! Check out the video from our event from May 20, 2020.

Party & Auction FAQs

How do I view the live event?

The event may be over, but you can still watch the event here!

How do I place a bid on an item?

You can view items through either the link at the top ("Items") or the Browse, Bid, & Buy section ("View Items"). After registering, just click on the item that you're interested in bidding on, and follow the prompts to place your bid! The winners will automatically be notified via text message at 8:00pm on May 20th when the silent auction closes. 

Why enter my mobile number when I bid?

By entering your number, you'll get alerts when you're outbid, so you can go back and bid on that item to be sure you win! You'll also receive an alert if you have the winning bid when the auction closes. 

How can I pick up my item(s)?

To ensure that the most funds reach our programs and services, we strongly encourage item winners to pick up their items at Bethesda Project's administrative office, located at 1630 South Street. Mail and drop-off options may also be available upon request. Bethesda Project staff will contact winners directly to coordinate, or you may reach out to [email protected].

How can I continue to support Bethesda Project?

There are many ways to support Bethesda Project after the party and auction to help those experiencing homelessness.

Bethesda Boxes & 50/50 Raffle

Triple Bottom Brewing created the Joy Box, a customizable care package to offer some indulgent comfort to you and your family in an uncertain time. This special box, brought to you with love from Triple Bottom Brewing, Weckerly's Ice Cream, Lil' Pop Shop, Câphé Roasters, Third Wheel Cheese, and Mycopolitan Mushroom Company - with items from Bethesda Project - seeks to spark joy in these uncertain times.

Five (5) lucky winners picked at random during the live event will receive a box! Congratulations to:

Larry Genuardi
Matthew Heim
MaryAnn Lockard
Margaret Polanski
Marie Martino

And congratulations to Jennifer Mueller, the winner of our 50/50 raffle!

Travel Packages

New this year to the Bethesda Project Party & Auction are travel packages! Bid today on one of our four fabulous travel packages! All AmFund trips are valid for 3 Years with NO blackout dates and include:

• Roundtrip airfare for 2 (main cabin) from any major U.S. airport
• Deluxe Accommodations
• Professional Travel Specialist to book your trip

For more information or to purchase, please contact [email protected]. There are also options to upgrade: airfare, add travelers, and extend your trip available upon request.

Trip Options include:

Greece and Greek Islands Odyssey

Enjoy sun drenched days and exciting nights exploring the most famous islands in the Aegean Sea! This 9 day/8 night trip of your dreams takes you first to Santorini for 3 nights, then you're off to Mykonos for 3 nights, and finally on to Athens for your final 2 nights. Included is a fascinating city tour of Athens, your inter-island flight to Santorini, your ferry to Mykonos and breakfast daily.

Castles of Ireland

Enjoy the finer things in life during this glorious trip to the Emerald Isle. Enjoy 7 days/6 nights in the land of the leprechauns where the two of you will stay in authentic luxury castles, such as Dromoland, Ballynahinch, Kilkea and Lough Eske castles. You'll also be special guests at elegant Downton Abbey-style manor homes and chic hotels. This trip includes your rental car as well as breakfast daily.

Italy's Romantic Amalfi Coast

This romantic Italian dream trip takes you to the world-famous Amalfi Coast 7 days and 6 nights, where the two of you will be enchanted by spectacular views of the sapphire blue Mediterranean. You will fly into Naples, and travel to your cliff side resort in Sorrento. This trip also includes a day cruising tour of the Isle of Capri's famous Blue Lagoon.

Escape to Tropical Key West

This 4 day/3 night trip-of-a-lifetime welcomes you to relax, unwind and let go in America's very own tropical paradise. At the Southernmost tip of the U.S., Key West is a place of sheer tranquility, soothing sunshine, sparkling water, swaying palms, spectacular sunsets and total bliss. It's time to treat yourself to 4 days and 3 nights of pure luxury as balmy ocean breezes warm your body and sooth your soul.