Tag: 2017

Valley of the Sun YMCA

January 12, 2018

Charity Benefits Unlimited received an incredible surprise this week, an award from Valley of the Sun YMCA honoring our contribution to their 2017 Annual Campaign.  Together with the other Everyday Heroes, we helped:

  • 1624 kids learn lifesaving skills through swim lessons and water safety education
  • 1123 kids build character in sports and summer camp
  • 1927 seniors stay active through subsidized memberships
  • 249 teens develop lifelong leadership skills
  • 215 military families stay connected to the community
Award Valley of the Sun

What an honor to receive this award from the Valley of the Sun YMCA for our contribution to their 2017 Annual Campaign.

Our partnership with this incredible organization dates back to 2013 when we first began our fundraising efforts with the Desert Foothills location in Scottsdale, Arizona.  Thanks to the success of that first campaign, we now partner with the YMCA through our Auctions in Action at least once per year to raise funds for their annual campaign. We are proud to announce that together we have successfully raised over $12,000!

One of the oldest and most established nonprofits in Arizona, the YMCA aims to promote a healthy lifestyle through their four core values: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.  Young or old, YMCA offers a variety of fitness options through sports programs, camps, childcare and activities.  They truly offer something for everyone!

The following quote from the Mouer Family is just one example of the difference this organization is making.  According to a YMCA advertisement, the family states: “The Amazing Kids Center was the first place I ever felt comfortable leaving my son with special needs along with my daughter. What I love most about the Y are the exercise classes, the Amazing Kids Center, and Summer Camp. Both children were able to participate in the activities during camp giving me peace of mind.” We are so proud that our auction services help to make these programs possible.

Valley of the Sun YMCA

“Thanks to Charity Benefits Unlimited’s auctions for being one way that the community can give back to the Desert Foothills Family YMCA” – Raye Gall, Executive Director.

Look for our next YMCA Desert Foothills Auctions in Action silent auction scheduled for spring 2018. The auction will feature a huge assortment of authentic signed sports and entertainment memorabilia, all benefiting the Valley of the Sun YMCA and the programs they offer.

You can learn more about the YMCA, and their philanthropic work on their website and Facebook

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2017: Year in Review

January 8, 2018

2017 saw Charity Benefits Unlimited reach new heights as a company with over 900+ Auctions in Action silent auctions and 300+ charity events across 6 states! Those events, combined with a record year for direct showroom sales, translated to over $800,000 raised for deserving charity and non-profit organizations. This is a substantial increase from 2016, and we are so thankful to all of our customers and partners who made this number possible.

One of the highlights of 2017 was our partnership with the Los Angeles Rams. Through a variety of fundraising programs including an onsite silent auction at each Rams home game (our team made 14 road trips to LA!), ongoing online auctions and special events, such as the Rams Kickoff for Charity Luncheon and the Taste of the Rams event, we have raised over $40,000 for the Los Angeles Rams Foundation! We would like to thank the Rams for their partnership and congratulate them on their first playoff appearance since 2004!

Road Trip to Los Angeles

The CBU team made 14 roads trip to Los Angeles to raise money for the LA Rams Foundation

One of our most exciting partnerships in 2017 happened right here in our home state of Arizona and our home city of Scottsdale. That partnership is with OdySea Aquarium, located at 9500 E. Via de Ventura. Since launching our first Auctions in Action silent auction at OdySea this past spring, we have now raised over $70,000 for the OdySea Aquarium Foundation. The OdySea Aquarium Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charity whose core focus is supporting education programs that assist low-income and Title 1 School in meeting and enhancing their curriculum. We could not be more proud of the success of this partnership and we look forward to working together in 2018!

In partnership with OdySea Aquarium, CBU has raised over $70.000 for the OdySea Aquarium Foundation.

We can’t talk about our success in 2017 without mentioning some of our incredible Auctions in Action (AiA) partners and the incredible difference they are making in our community:

Dave and Buster’s: $31,000 raised for Make-A-Wish Arizona
Mountainside Fitness: $25,000 total raised, benefiting Make-A-Wish Arizona and Special Olympics Arizona
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema: $19,000 raised for Arians Family Foundation
Maggiano’s Little Italy: $18,000 raised for Make-A-Wish Arizona
Twin Peaks: $14,000 raised for American Cancer Society

Sending out a huge thank you to these partners and to all of our AiA partners who help us make a difference every single day!

Charity Benefits Unlimited Auctions in Action

In addition to the success of our AiA program in 2017, we had the honor of attending some incredibly successful events throughout the year. The Pump Foundation held its annual Gala at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles and raised over $27,000 in one night. Locally, Celebrity Fight Night raised $26,000 for Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center, Jump Ball 2017 raised $19,000 for Phoenix Suns Charities, and Eric Dickerson’s Golf Invitation raised over $19,000 for Young Warriors Foundation!

We want to thank all of our partners for an amazing 2017. Together, we did great work for these organizations, and we look forward to working together in 2018 and beyond!

Lastly, we want to thank you, our customers. Without you, none of this would be possible! Our company slogan is ‘Give with Passion’, and we work hard to deliver a quality product that allows these organizations to exceed their fundraising goals, but in reality it is you that gives with passion by participating in our silent auctions and visiting our showroom to shop for a cause.

Thank You Charity Benefits Unlimited

Here’s to a great 2017, and we can’t wait to see what’s ahead in 2018!

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Interested in partnering with us to raise money for your non-profit or charity?  Contact our fundraising team at 480-483-0525 or email us at info@cbuauctions.com.

Charity of the Month: Sun Devil Club

November 3, 2017

Sun Devils Club Charity of the Month

Charity Benefits Unlimited has been around for almost 10 years, and to date, through our fundraising programs we have raised over 4.7 million dollars for deserving charities, non-profits, and foundations. With 2 months left in 2017, our annual goal of reaching 4.75 million is in sight! Part of this push is our Charity of the Month program, where a portion of all direct sales will benefit an organization of our choosing. This month, we are pleased to announce that for the month of November our Charity of the Month is the Sun Devil Club

The Sun Devil Club, through the support of its members, is dedicated to providing resources that allow Sun Devil student-athletes the opportunity to thrive and grow not only during their time at Arizona State University, but afterwards as well. They host many events each year to raise money for these student-athletes, and we couldn’t be more excited to aid in their efforts! You can find more information on the Sun Devil Club by visiting their website, liking them on Facebook, or following them on Twitter.

Visit our showroom and shop authentic sports and celebrity memorabilia, all for a great cause! We are open Monday through Friday, 9am – 5pm, located at:

15849 N 77th St #1
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260

Want to connect with CBU? Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Interested in your charity becoming our Charity of the Month? Contact us at info@cbuauctions.com!