The 125th Anniversary Silent Auction
Browse 49 donated items and place a bid in support of Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind. Every bid you place helps fund the programs, training, and technology that open the world to people who are blind or have low vision across DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
Bidding opens Tuesday, September 1 at 12:00 pm ET and closes Thursday, October 1 at 8:30 pm ET.
Browse all 49 itemsTake your time with all 49 donated items below, sorted by category.
Select any item that speaks to you to visit its bid page.
Bid online on our secure Giveffect site, or by text. To bid by text, register once first (below), then text the item code plus your amount. You can return to bid again anytime before closing.
Want to bid by text? Register once with your mobile number, then text any item keyword plus your bid amount to (240) 624-9454. Your information is used only to run the silent auction and is never shared. Registration is secure, and your card is only charged if you win an item.
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A Kyshawn George signed autograph card, donated by the Washington Wizards.
BIDS INCREASE IN $5 INCREMENTS.
Photo: Joe Glorioso / All-Pro Reels, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Bid on Washington Wizards Kyshawn George Signed Card (opens in a new tab)Register to bid once, then text ITEM44 and your bid amount to (240) 624-9454. You can also bid online with the button above.
This piece is an abstract and tactile representation of citrine, a semiprecious gemstone. Its dimensions are 12 inches by 12 inches, and the medium is acrylics. Donated by artist Laura Rae.
BIDS INCREASE IN $10 INCREMENTS.
Photo: Laura Rae
Bid on Citrine by Laura Rae (opens in a new tab)Register to bid once, then text ITEM45 and your bid amount to (240) 624-9454. You can also bid online with the button above.
This piece is an abstract and tactile representation of echinacea. Its dimensions are 12 inches by 12 inches, and the medium is candle wax. Donated by artist Laura Rae.
BIDS INCREASE IN $10 INCREMENTS.
Photo: Laura Rae
Bid on Echinacea by Laura Rae (opens in a new tab)Register to bid once, then text ITEM47 and your bid amount to (240) 624-9454. You can also bid online with the button above.
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A pack of ten classes at Peace in Movement, a Washington, DC studio and home for yoga, pole, and aerial movement. Donated by Peace in Movement.
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Photo: Peace in Movement
Bid on Peace in Movement 10-Class Pack (opens in a new tab)Register to bid once, then text ITEM49 and your bid amount to (240) 624-9454. You can also bid online with the button above.
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A once in a lifetime African safari experience for two guests at Zulu Nyala Game Lodge in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, generously donated by Zulu Nyala Safaris. Winner arranges travel dates directly with Zulu Nyala. Airfare, beverages, and incidentals are not included.
BIDS INCREASE IN $250 INCREMENTS.
Bid on Zulu Nyala African Safari for Two (opens in a new tab)Register to bid once, then text ITEM38 and your bid amount to (240) 624-9454. You can also bid online with the button above.
Enjoy a pair of tickets to Ford's Theatre for the holiday classic 'A Christmas Carol.' Tickets are valid for a show in November 2026, or one of the designated accessible performances on December 3 or 12, 2026. Winner must reserve via Ford's Theatre's Box Office by October 5, 2026.
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Photo: Scott Suchman / Ford's Theatre
Bid on A Christmas Carol at Ford's Theatre: Tickets for Two (opens in a new tab)Register to bid once, then text ITEM39 and your bid amount to (240) 624-9454. You can also bid online with the button above.
You and one other person of your choosing are invited to Caboose Tavern in Vienna for a tasting for two, with four beer samples per person. Winner redeems in person at the Caboose Tavern location in Vienna. Donated by Caboose Brewing & Tavern.
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Photo: Caboose Brewing Co.
Bid on Caboose Tavern Beer Tasting for Two (opens in a new tab)Register to bid once, then text ITEM46 and your bid amount to (240) 624-9454. You can also bid online with the button above.
Two General Admission tickets to a show of your choice at The Fillmore Silver Spring, subject to blackout dates. Includes admission for two in the General Admission standing areas. The certificate expires one year after the prize is awarded, and ticket availability is subject to blackout dates such as sold out shows. Donated by The Fillmore Silver Spring.
BIDS INCREASE IN $10 INCREMENTS.
Photo: The Fillmore Silver Spring / Live Nation
Bid on The Fillmore Silver Spring: Two General Admission Tickets (opens in a new tab)Register to bid once, then text ITEM48 and your bid amount to (240) 624-9454. You can also bid online with the button above.
Enjoy $200 to any of the Metropolitan Hospitality Group restaurants, including Circa. Expires one year from activation date.
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Photo: Circa / Metropolitan Hospitality Group
Bid on Metropolitan Hospitality Group $200 Gift Certificate (opens in a new tab)Register to bid once, then text ITEM40 and your bid amount to (240) 624-9454. You can also bid online with the button above.
Come indulge in a truly marvelous evening filled with outstanding culinary creations, exquisite beverages, and amazing vibes at Copper Canyon Grill Silver Spring. Use this $50 complimentary card toward your experience. They look forward to welcoming you!
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Photo: Copper Canyon Grill
Bid on Copper Canyon Grill $50 Complimentary Card (opens in a new tab)Register to bid once, then text ITEM41 and your bid amount to (240) 624-9454. You can also bid online with the button above.
Spend two hours one-on-one with the leadership of ETTE, a Washington, DC managed services firm that has supported nonprofits and small organizations for over 24 years. This is a working session, not a sales pitch. Bring your questions and walk away with practical answers. Topics can include whatever matters most to your organization: cybersecurity and compliance, cloud migration, budgeting for technology, staff productivity tools, AI adoption, upcoming hardware or software decisions, or an honest second opinion on your current IT setup. Donated by ETTE. The offer expires December 31, 2026.
BIDS INCREASE IN $25 INCREMENTS.
Image: ETTE
Bid on Two Hour IT Strategy Consultation with ETTE's CTO and President (opens in a new tab)Register to bid once, then text ITEM42 and your bid amount to (240) 624-9454. You can also bid online with the button above.
Treat yourself at Mixology Hair Salon with this $80 gift card, generously donated by Laurie Taylor.
BIDS INCREASE IN $5 INCREMENTS.
Photo: Mixology Hair Salon
Bid on Mixology Hair Salon $80 Gift Card (opens in a new tab)Register to bid once, then text ITEM43 and your bid amount to (240) 624-9454. You can also bid online with the button above.
Save the date
Join us Thursday, October 1, 2026, 6:00 to 9:00 pm ET at National Industries for the Blind Headquarters, 3000 Potomac Avenue, 2nd Floor, Alexandria, VA 22305.
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