Our Community is at the Crossroad

Founded in 2020, Inform Your Community maximizes the power of authentic entertainment experiences to provide relevant impactful information about important topics and social problems to children and adults of all ages through fun, accessible, and meaningful events.

At Inform Your Community, we facilitate learning activities to develop a more informed electorate based on the four C's of civics, civic engagement, civility, and civil rights.

In an era of rapid change, access to reliable information and civic engagement is more critical than ever. Inform Your Community has operated as a dedicated resource for local residents, yet our current reach is limited by the resources available to our small but dedicated team. To continue providing the high quality programming our neighbors rely on, we must expand our operational capacity.

With an annual revenue of under $15,000, we have achieved significant results on a grassroots budget. However, to meet the increasing demand for our services, we face real limitations in technology, outreach, and program materials. Data shows that communities with active civic education programs see higher rates of local participation and stronger social bonds. Without an increase in support, we risk scaling back the very programs that keep our community informed.

The most important knowledge is often communicated in rather boring ways but at Inform Your Community we provide Fun, Information, Civility — Together!

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IYC Highlights

ASL Interpretation at Celebrate & Create events
100+ events merging fun with information
Infographics for 50+ topics
More than 3,000 FREE craft kits shipped FREE in our FREE Craftivism and Celebrate & Create programs
Over 5,000 people registered for IYC’s free virtual events
96% of participants learned something new
98% of participants are very likely or likely to share what they learned
100% of participants recommend our events

Your Impact

When you give to Inform Your Community, you are investing in the long term health of our civic life. Your support directly ensures that factual information remains accessible to every neighbor. Every dollar contributed is maximized to provide direct community benefit!

Support Our Mission

True beauty is about making a difference. Every item in our curated catalog—from professional-grade hair styling tools and vibrant hair color sets to luxury skincare and complete makeup collections—has been generously donated to support IYC’s mission right here in New York City.

When you place a bid today, you aren't just taking home your favorite beauty essentials—you are investing directly in our community. Because we are hosted on a 100% fee-free platform, 100% of every winning bid goes straight into our local donation pool. No platform cuts, no lost proceeds—just pure impact.

How to make a beautiful bid and win back out limited-version product?

Explore the Auction: Browse our expertly curated, limited-edition beauty bundles.
Place Your First Bid: Early bids set the energy! Remember, starting bids are set low so everyone can participate.
Watch & Defend: Keep an eye on your favorite packages before the clock runs out!
Flat Shipping Rate: A shipping fee is applied to all the items with starting bids below $75; however, the shipping fee is refundable when the subtotal of your payment is above $75. The refund will be processed by IYC as soon as possible after you make payment on your winning bid items.
Be aware of the bidding deadline: the auction has been extended to 12:30 pm, August 19, 2026; now you have prolonged time for bidding on the product you like, Yay!

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2026 Online Auction: Beauty & Cosmetics

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