Hope Starts Here: Why Your Bid Matters

Every child deserves safety. Every child deserves a chance.

At Gateway Children’s Services, we meet children and families where they are - and walk alongside them toward healing, hope, and a brighter future. Whether it’s a 12-year-old escaping abuse, a teen navigating the juvenile justice system, a family working to reunite after crisis, or a family needing help getting back on track, we are here with open arms and unwavering commitment.

From our residential treatment center and emergency shelter to therapeutic foster care, adoption support, and mental health services, we provide a continuum of care that helps children not just survive, but thrive. We offer life skills training and in-home support to strengthen families.

But we can’t do it alone.

Each year, our Silent Auction and Cornhole Tournament bring together neighbors, friends, and champions like YOU to make sure no child slips through the cracks. This year’s event is held in conjunction with the Smalltown America Festival on Saturday, August 9, 2025, in downtown Mount Sterling - and bidding is open now on Givebutter.com.

💛 Every bid helps us feed, clothe, and care for a child in need.
💛 Every winning bid helps us provide therapy, tutoring, and safe housing.
💛 Every winning bid helps children participate in enrichment activities like going to the zoo, museums, and opportunities to just be kids.
💛 Every dollar helps a child dream again.

So as you scroll through the auction items, know that you’re not just bidding on a prize - YOU are investing in possibility.

Thank YOU for showing up. Thank YOU for believing in them. And thank YOU for being part of the Gateway family.

Let the bidding begin!

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

Gateway Children’s Services hosts a silent auction each August in conjunction with our Annual Cornhole Tournament in downtown Mount Sterling on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Auction items are available for public viewing during the Smalltown America Festival and bidding is open online via Givebutter.com. By participating in the silent auction, bidders agree to the following terms and conditions:

Bidding Rules

Bids must be made in minimum increments of $5.
All bids are final. Once submitted, they may not be altered or withdrawn.
The auction will close at the designated time listed on the platform. The highest bid at the time of closing will be considered the winning bid.
Winners will be notified via email or text and are expected to complete payment within 48 hours of auction close.

Payment & Fees

Payment is accepted through Givebutter.com, which charges a 5% platform fee, a 2.9% credit card processing fee, and a $0.30 transaction fee.
To ensure Gateway Children’s Services receives the full value of your winning bid, we kindly ask that you cover these fees during checkout. This small gesture helps maximize your impact in support of youth.
Winners can pick up items at Gateway Children's Services, 37 N. Maysville Street, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353 once the auction ends between the hours of 9am-3:30pm. Please call 859.498.9892 to make other arrangements.

Item Conditions & Disclaimers

All auction items are sold “as is.” Please review each item description and any applicable restrictions or expiration dates carefully.
No refunds, exchanges, or extensions will be granted.
Gateway Children’s Services makes no warranties or guarantees on auction items, including quality, condition, or usability.
Gateway Children’s Services is not responsible for any injury, damage, or loss that may result from the use or misuse of auction items or services.

Important Notes
This is a fundraiser to support the mission of Gateway Children’s Services, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to serving Kentucky’s children and families through trauma-informed care, mental health services, foster care, and more.

Bid high and BID OFTEN!
Every dollar raised helps provide hope and healing to youth in our community.

Thank you for your generosity and support! Questions? Contact us at

(859) 498-9892 ext 302
email L.taylor@gatewaychildren.org
visit https://gatewaychildrensservices.org.

18th Annual Cornhole Tournament & Silent Auction