To the Editor:

The 26th annual Silent and Live auction held by the Knights of Columbus is coming up soon. It will be held Saturday, March 19, in the St. John Vianney School gym. The silent auction will begin at 6 p.m. while the live auction will start at 8:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit ARC and Kinship.

This event would not be possible without the support of the community. We are currently collecting donations from businesses, organizations and individuals for the silent and live auction. Contributions of handmade or donated items are greatly appreciated.

Last year, the auction had grilling and cooking supplies, beauty products, decorations, artwork, sports memorabilia, coupons, tickets and certificates for many local businesses, and much more.

Kinship has been the lucky beneficiary of this fundraiser for many years. We are incredibly grateful for all of the ongoing support from the Knights of Columbus. Within Kinship, we are able to use donations to foster meaningful mentoring relationships for local kids. These mentoring relationships help the mentees develop self-esteem, resilience, and most importantly friendships. The amazing kids in Kinship are the ones who truly benefit from this fundraiser. Thank you to the Knights.

Anna Garbers, director

Fairmont Area Kinship