Hope Lives Here Gala

our Virtual Hope-Raiser | September 19, 2021

We are in awe of your generosity and compassion!

A record-breaking, life-changing, history-making $1,000,000 has been raised at the 2021 Hope-Raiser!

Funds raised by our 2021 Hope Lives Here Virtual Hope-Raiser will go an incredible distance, ensuring that families can always count on us whenever, and wherever, they need us. From warm, home-cooked meals, and safe, welcoming rooms, to compassionate staff, everything RMHC delivers to families in need is made possible because of your support. We’re overwhelmed with gratitude!⁠

From all of us at RMHC, thank you for being part of such a magical and historical moment for our families! ⁠

Missed the show? Watch the replay below!

Sunday, September 19, 2021

Virtual Red Carpet 5:45 pm | Event 6:00 pm

We are delighted to invite you to virtually join us for our premier fundraising event centered around what we know to be true – that hope for tomorrow begins here today, and when you give, Hope Lives Here.

You’re in the right place! The event will stream right here on Sunday!

Register now (it’s free!) to purchase raffle tickets, bid on awesome auction items, and more! But hurry, the auction is only open until this Sunday, September 19th at 7:30 pm!

Here’s how to join us for the live event on September 19th!

Make sure you’ve got two devices – we suggest a computer and a cell phone.

With your computer, watching the event

The event will stream right here at rmhcoregon.org/hope-raiser, so just sit back and enjoy the live broadcast of the 2021 Hope Lives Here Virtual Hope-Raiser!

With your phone, participating in the event

If you haven’t yet registered, do so by clicking the big red “Click here to register now” button above. If you’ve already registered, simply hit the grey “Log back in” button above, or click on the link in your registration confirmation email or text message.
Use your phone to participate in the event by bidding on silent or live auction items and raising your paddle to support families in need!

Need help? Call (971) 275-5690 for assistance the night of the event (September 19th).

Need some help getting started? Here’s how to register!

Registration is an important first step to joining for the 2021 Hope Lives Here Virtual Hope Raiser!

Click on the big red “Register today” button above
Start your registration by clicking the “Get Started” button, and then the “Create Account” button on the left-hand side
Enter your email as requested (two times), check the “I’m not a robot” box, and then click the green “Confirm” button. Helpful Hint! Use the email where you would like to receive a receipt for any donations or purchases you make.
Wait for the email confirmation to be sent to the email address you entered. The email will be called “Verify Email for Greater Giving”. Helpful Hint! Be sure to check your spam/junk filter if the confirmation does not arrive within two minutes.
In your confirmation email, click the link where it says “To finish registration…”
You’re almost there! Fill out the following information:
- Enter your first and last name
  Enter your mailing address
  Enter your phone number (Helpful Hint! Use a cell phone number to easily bid and raise your paddle straight from your phone during the event!)
- Enter the credit card number you would like to use (Helpful Hint! There is no charge for registration! This card is only used for any donations or purchases you would like to make during the event.)

You did it! Check out our awesome silent auction items, purchase raffle tickets, make a donation, or raise your paddle!

How to: Make a Gift

Give the gift of togetherness by raising your paddle and making a generous donation to support families in need!

Click the “Log Back In” button above, or click on the link in your registration confirmation email or text message.
Click on the big “Start Bidding!” button.
Scroll down to the “Give Now” button.
Scroll down again and choose the amount you would like to raise your paddle for or enter a custom amount.
Click the “Donate” button.

How to: Bid on Silent and Live Auction Items!

Bid on and win fantastic packages that have been carefully cultivated for you!

Click the “Log Back In” button above, or click on the link in your registration confirmation email or text message.
Click on the big “Start Bidding!” button.
Scroll down to view the silent and live auction items.
Find an item you’re interested in? Click to view pictures of the item and more information about what is included in the package.
Ready to bid? Choose the “Bid” button to place a bid, the “Bid More” button to increase your bid, or the “Buy” button to automatically win the item! Helpful Hint! You can “Set and Forget” a bid by placing a starting bid and a maximum bid and letting the system take on the heavy lifting of out-bidding your competitors!

How to: Walk the Virtual Red Carpet!

Snap a pic in the moment and share on social media for a change to be featured!

Make sure to tag us using @RMHCOregon and #HopeRaiser2021.

Helpful hint, if your account is private, we can’t share, so be sure to go public with your support of RMHC!

A huge thank you to our 2021 sponsors!

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