A woman standing and holding a large gift basket wrapped in clear plastic at a social gathering, with other women seated at tables around her.

One World

Auction & Celebration

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the YWCA Elgin’s “One World” Auction, supported by Presenting Sponsor The Haight. The auction will be held at The Haight in downtown Elgin on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 6 pm to 8 pm. It will feature live auctions, entertainment, themed small bites, and a cash bar. The themed small bites will be provided by BeaUnique Latin Kitchen, Larsa’s Kitchen, Liefde Bakery LLC, and Catering Made Simple. The proceeds will benefit the YWCA Elgin’s educational programs.

The YWCA Elgin is a nonprofit organization striving to break the cycle of poverty through educational programming that empowers our most vulnerable community members. From toddlers to adults, program participants receive the added advantage of guidance and encouragement to help them achieve their goals.

Reservations for the One World Auction are now closed. The timeline for the event can be found below.

Gift baskets wrapped in clear plastic with white ribbons, containing snacks and bottles of beer, labeled 'Beers & Bites' for a charitable event.

A gift basket wrapped in clear cellophane with a decorative ribbon, filled with assorted items including chocolates, snacks, and other small gifts. The background shows part of a white wall with red and black text, and the bottom of the image has the

A collection of smoking accessories and related items, including a map, a lighter, a cigar cutter, a cigar case, and two cigars inside a clear plastic bag. The display is titled "Cigar Connoisseur's Collection."

A basket containing cozy items such as a soft gray towel, a pair of multicolored socks, a book titled 'A Short Walk Through a Wide,' a box labeled 'The Big One,' and pink tissue paper, all presented as a cozy kit. The basket is placed against a backd

Fall door wreath made of red apples, autumn leaves, berries, and pinecones arranged in a wooden circular frame.

A basket filled with various family glam items, including socks, gloves, nail art, jewelry, and small accessories, set on a table with a white backdrop featuring the words 'elgin' and 'ywca'.

A gift basket filled with skincare and beauty products, a red gemstone necklace displayed in its box, and a pink flower, with a backdrop that reads 'ywca elgin'.

A fall-themed display with a blue bowl containing small pumpkins, artificial flowers, and scarecrow decorations, placed behind a sign that reads 'APPLE orchard' with an illustration of an apple. The background features a white banner with orange and

A wicker basket filled with miniature pumpkins, gourds, and autumn-themed decorations on a black table, with a YWCA Elgin banner in the background. The collage features four angles of the basket, and the caption 'HELLO PUMPKIN' at the bottom.

A Halloween-themed gift basket with decorations and treats, including a small pumpkin, mini house, skulls, and spooky figurines, surrounded by fall-themed cloths and signs.

A gift basket filled with ice cream toppings and treats, including sprinkles, rainbow sugar cones, caramel sauce, and a jar of Ghirardelli chocolate, decorated with colorful paper and positioned in front of a YWCA Elgin backdrop. The collage highligh

A wicker basket wrapped in clear plastic with an orange ribbon, filled with various snacks, including candy and chip bags, labeled as an 'International Snack Basket'.

Gift bag containing a children's cooking kit labeled "Little Chef's Cooking Kit" with a blue ribbon, presented for a fun and creative culinary activity for kids, against a backdrop with YMCA logos.

A wicker basket wrapped in clear plastic with a green ribbon, containing assorted coffee-related items, presented as a gift. The background is decorated with an Irish-themed border and the text 'Luck o' the Irish Coffee Basket' appears below.

A red Michael Kors jetset travel bag with a scarf tied around one handle, parked against a YWCA Elgin backdrop with white flowers inside the bag.

A festive fall-themed gift basket with pumpkins, yellow flowers, snacks, and a mug that says 'I Fall' and 'Beer Happy' on a black table. The background has a white banner with red and black text and a decorative blue and white border, with the words

A gift basket wrapped in plastic containing old-fashioned cocktail ingredients, placed on a black surface with a YWCA background. The basket contains small bottles and a recipe card.

A gift basket filled with various popcorn and snack items, placed in front of a YWCA Elgin backdrop, captioned "Popcorn Lover's Delight."

A collage of four photos showing Trader Joe's shopping bag filled with grocery items like canned goods, sauces, baking mixes, and a bottle of wine, set against a background with 'YWCA Elgin' branding and blue decorative border.

A vacation-themed gift basket containing a wide-brimmed beach hat, a bouquet of pink flowers, a green water bottle, sunscreen, snacks, and travel-sized toiletries, set against a backdrop with 'YWCA' branding and a blue decorative border with the capt

A gift basket filled with bottles of wine, a board game, a small boxed set of rubber duckies, a package of chocolates, a plant with red flowers, and a wine-themed kitchen towel that reads 'Love the wine, we drink wine, yoga pants!'

Three people sitting at a dining table in a crowded restaurant or banquet hall, smiling at the camera. The table has glassware, silverware, menus, and a small plant centerpiece. People in background are standing and talking, some wearing masks.

A woman with dark hair and glasses holding up a small whiteboard with the number 13 written on it at a table during a discussion or auction, surrounded by other women, some of whom are looking away or attentively listening.

Three women standing indoors, with two women holding large playing cards and one woman in the background. All are smiling or looking at the camera.

A woman standing among seated people at a conference holding a colorful poster with support messages for adult education.

A woman in a festive sweater carries a gift basket wrapped in plastic at a gathering or celebration with people sitting at tables.

Event schedule for a fundraiser with a blue and white patterned border. The schedule includes: 5:45 PM event check-in begins, 6:15 PM welcome, 6:20 PM mingle with activities like tasting, previewing auction items, a wine ring toss, and a gift card raffle, 6:59 PM auctioneer introduction, 7:00 PM auction with live bidding, card pulling, and paddle raising, and 7:50 PM closing. The event supports the YWCA Elgin.

Larsa's Kitchen Menu featuring Chicken Shawarma, Baklava, and Falafel with images of each dish.

Sponsorships

The Annual Auction is one of the YWCA Elgin’s primary fundraising events. Funds from the event are used to develop and expand programming and advocacies for women and families’ economic self-sufficiency with a clear commitment to the elimination of racism and the empowerment of women.

Click here for more information about sponsorship levels. Reservations and Sponsorships are now closed.