Join us for our annual Gala & Silent Auction on August 27, 2026, at:

Indians Hills Country Club

1650 McFarland Blvd N. Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

Connect, dine, and discover unique auction items while supporting a meaningful cause.

Gala & Annual Silent Auction

Click on the red button below to access our 2026 Handbid account, where you can:

How to join us

  • Browse items in auction

  • Register to bid

  • Register to attend Raising Hope

  • Download the HandBid App for easy, instant mobile bidding and alerts when you’ve been outbid (find App Store and Google Play links in their footer)

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • $50 per person. Reservations are filling up quickly.

  • For the best experience, yes. The HandBid app allows you to instantly bid, receive alerts when you’ve been outbid, and pay for your items – all from the palm of your hand while at the event.

    However, if you prefer not to use the app or do not have a smart phone, volunteers will be available onsite with ipads to assist you.

  • Yes, we’d be happy to! Give us a call at 205-759-1268 to get started.

  • Business Casual

  • Follow us on Facebook! Here, you’ll get the lastest updates, see new auction items, and learn more about any questions that might arise!

Sponsor Opportunities

Can we count on your support as we continue the mission?

  1. Be a corporate or individual sponsor.

    Raising Hope $5,000

    Giving Hope $2,500

    Providing Hope $1,000

    Creating Hope $500

  2. Donate items to build baskets.

    All your donations are tax deductible. We are a non-profit organization 501c (3).

    Thanks for supporting our ministry of transforming lives!

    Proceeds benefit Catholic Social Services of West Alabama.

Catholic Social Services is so grateful for your donations. In 2025 we were able to help 4,179 individuals and Financial Assistance $322,813 with rent, utilities, food, clothing, transportation, medical/prescriptions and in disaster assistance.

Please, be sure that your donation transforms lives, especially, to those households that are in distress for different circumstances.

Thank you so much! All donations go directly to the community.