The Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction recently announced that Hannaford Supermarkets   has committed to serving as the presenting sponsor for the sixth consecutive year for the 2025 Children’s Auction.  “We are so grateful to Hannaford and the support they have offered us for decades in the form of auction items, employee volunteers and now six generous years as our presenting sponsor,” said Jennifer Kelley, executive director of the Children’s Auction. “Hannaford has p

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Lake Life Realty and Stephens Landscaping Professionals have committed $10,000 to support the incredible work of the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction — an incredible community cause. Now they are calling on our amazing community to match them with another $10,000. "Together, we can raise $20,000+ to directly benefit local kids and families in need this holiday season. No donation is too small — whether it's $10 or $1,000, every dollar helps us reach our goal and make

Overhead Door Options in Meredith has entered its second generation of ownership as Nick Leighton and his wife have bought the business from his father who started it in 2005. Nick has a new vision for the company adding a new flooring division specializing in epoxy floors. One of the main applications for the flooring business is in garages which dovetails perfectly with their door business.   The company has been in business for 20 years and Nick says it has shown steady g

Gilford HIlls Tennis and Fitness Club  is hosting the fifth annual tennis tournament on Sunday, Nov 30th benefiting the Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction to help local children & families in need Come join the fun - no experience needed and open to the entire community whether or not you are a member!   Tennis Tournament on Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 from 11AM-4PM Check in starts at 10:30AM Women's Doubles Is 11 AM-12:30PM Mixed Doubles is 12:30PM-2PM Men's Doubles is 2;00P

In 2025, we have 82 grant applications requesting over $1 million to provide services for 41,724 local kids and families in need.

Thank you to all our volunteers that helped us move our set and decorations stored at the Belmont Self Storage on Saturday. We are grateful to Belmont Storage for donating their unit for our cause! A shout out to volunteers: the entire hockey team, The New England Wolves , LaValley Middletown Building Supply , Light House Contracting Group , Lakes Region Home Builders , Bank of New Hampshire and our location host Belknap Marketplace along with other supportive volunteers

Volunteer Opportunities Await You! The Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction has many wonderful events and volunteer opportunities coming up. We’d love for you to be part of them! Together, we can bring joy and hope to local families this holiday season. Our mission is to engage the community to financially support local children and families in need. Your time and energy help make that possible. Volunteering is also a great way to kick off the holiday season with kindness,

T he Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction organizers are still eagerly seeking select 2025 sponsors to help support the organization and its mission to serve local, low-income children and families.   We have partnered with area businesses for most of our sponsorship spots, but there are still several opportunities available. Great if you want to help the community while increasing your visibility!   Six Location Sponsorships can be requested from $500 to $1,500.   Email

Volunteers have partnered with Jeff Malcolm at Belmont High School and Meg Jenkins at Gilford High School to offer crafters the opportunity to donate items to the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction.  Crafter donations will be collected at Belmont High School at 255 Seavey Road on Saturday, Nov. 8 and at Gilford High School at 88 Alvah Wilson Road on Saturday, Dec 6.  We appreciate these valuable partnerships at two busy holiday fairs, providing donations to kick off th

Anyone who has lived in the Lakes Region for any length of time is familiar with Penny Pitou Travel . This trusted Laconia full-service travel agency is known for its expert vacation planning, decades of experience and a commitment to personalized service. Penny Pitou Travel has supported The Lakes Region Children’s Auction almost since the beginning.  Owner Kim Terrio shares that this year the need is greater than ever. With federal cuts hitting nonprofits hard, she hopes ar

All proceeds and donations from the Path Resorts Vacation Sweepstakes will be directly donated to the Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction fundraiser. Path Resorts presents a Vacation Sweepstakes with proceeds directly benefiting the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction .   With three unique and complimentary hotels, Steele Hill Resort , the Summit Resort and the Center Harbor Inn , Path Resorts offers a gateway to vacations in the Lakes Region.  This year we have dec

Paddle Around the Lake with this KAYAK PACKAGE donated to the Children’s Auction!   A bidding war is predicted for this kayak package donated by Pub Mania Tagg Team and Irwin Marine to the Children’s Auction, valued at $1,031!   Old Town Heron 11XT combines comfort and features at an affordable price. The Sunrise color kayak features a padded Comfort Flex Seat and a stern Quick Seal Hatch with a bulkhead. It’s a great choice for beginning and recreational paddlers who may wa

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Excitement is building as we gear up for the Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction, set to take place at the Belmont Marketplace from Tuesday, December 9 through Friday, December 12! This year's event promises to be more vibrant than ever, with a range of activities and collection boxes popping up in various locations throughout the community. Black Friday, Nov 28th begins our early bidding and We're thrilled to announce our special Family Night is on Dec 10th, where famil

Visit any of these collection sites to drop off! Need help? Email Jenn@ChildrensAuction.org If you miss the deadlines or just want to come visit us at the Belknap Marketplace and drop off your items in person feel free!