We are thrilled to invite you to our first Thanksgiving Online Auction! By placing a bid, you’re helping us at Chicago Climbs continue our completely volunteer, grant and donation based work to share the benefits of rock climbing with Chicago youth by removing as many barriers to access as possible.

Teens learn climbing techniques and safety through indoor and outdoor climbing experiences, earn stipends, and have the opportunity to discuss career opportunities and build community outside of typical spaces. We also sponsor memberships and equipment for eligible teens who have completed our programs (in partnership with After School Matters) and are interested in continuing to climb, giving them continued access to the gym and the climbing community.

Every dollar raised through this auction goes directly to these programming initiatives (https://www.chicagoclimbs.org/initiatives):

Free After School Programming
Free Skill Development Programs
Free Outdoor Climbing Trips
Free Community Climb Meet Ups
Free Gym Access
Partner Non-Profit Climb Days
Climbing Team Sponsorship & Equipment Donation

We have an exciting array of items up for grabs, including outdoor and climbing gear, and offers from local businesses.

The auction will open at 9:00AM CT Sunday, November 24th and close at 11:45:PM CT Saturday, November 30th, so make sure to get your final bids in before time runs out!

Happy bidding and thank you for supporting Chicago Climbs!

Huge thank you to all the local businesses that donated to this event:

Chicago Climbs: Thanksgiving Auction 2024

Bid to help Chicago's youth reach new heights!