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Summer Getaways in Arizona

July 20, 2018

Summer Getaways in Arizona: As temperatures heat up in the Valley, rates drop, offering incredible summer specials at some of our favorite resort properties. Whether you are a visitor from out of state, or a Phoenix local looking for a weekend staycation, a summer getaway at a Arizona resort is a great (and affordable!) way to stay cool, spend time with the family, and enjoy some much needed relaxation.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phoenix North-Scottsdale: Located at Loop 101 and Tatum Boulevard, the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phoenix North-Scottsdale is just blocks from the Musical Instrument Museum, Desert Ridge Marketplace, Reach 11 Sports Complex, and High Street Entertainment and Shopping Center. One of our valued Auctions in Action partners supporting the Phoenix Metro Chamber Foundation, this property offers affordable rates, a beautiful pool and a rotating silent auction featuring an incredible collection of sports and entertainment memorabilia. Click here to book your stay and get ready to experience all that North Scottsdale has to offer.

Desert Ridge Marketplace North Scottsdale

Located just a short distance from the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phoenix North-Scottsdale, Desert Ridge Marketplace features premier shopping, chef driven restaurants, health and fitness inspired options and entertainment for every occasion.

Marriott Courtyard Chandler: The fastest growing city in the valley, Chandler offers many beautiful staycation options, with the Marriot Courtyard being one of our top picks. Just a short distance from popular sights around town including Wild Horse Pass and Rawhide. Before setting out to explore the area, you can unwind in stylish accommodations, featuring plush mattresses, spacious workspaces and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, or take a dip in the sparkling outdoor pool.

The pool at the Marriott Courtyard Chandler the perfect place to wind down after a fast-paced day in Chandler.

Want to stay near one of the most popular attractions in Arizona? Check out the Courtyard by Marriott Phoenix Mesa, located just around the corner from Golfland Sunsplash. Featuring over 30 exciting rides and attractions, including thrilling waterslides and award-winning miniature golf, Golfland Sunsplash has something for the entire family. After a busy day, refuel at the Courtyard Phoenix Mesa’s on-site restaurant, The Bistro, or take a dip in the beautiul outdoor pool.

Enjoy the Southwest sunshine and take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool at the Marriott Courtyard Mesa.

Both Marriott properties are valued Auctions in Action partners and feature rotating silent auctions benefiting the Children’s Miracle Network. Click here to learn more about these properties and to book your Marriott getaway.

Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa: If you have been to an Arizona Coyotes game or an Arizona Cardinals game, it’s likely you’ve noticed the beautiful Renaissance Hotel, our newest Auctions in Action hotel partner. Inspired by desert sunsets, this beautiful Arizona getaway mixes classic design with contemporary finishes. The Auctions in Action silent auction inside the Renaissance features 16 items, all of which benefit Feed My Starving Children. Once you place a bid on one of the items, enjoy a short walk to the beautiful Westgate Entertainment District and enjoy a movie, dinner, drinks, and endless entertainment options. Feel like staying in? Beat the heat at the Renaissance indoor spa. This is a can’t miss destination this summer to stay cool and enjoy a relaxing getaway. Click here to book now.

Inspired by desert sunsets, the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa mixes classic design with contemporary finishes.

Through our Auctions in Action program, over $25,000 has been raised for deserving charities and non-profits in partnership with these properties. Please take a moment to thank the incredible staff at these locations for partnering with CBU to make a difference.

Dillon’s KC BBQ

June 20, 2018

Over the years we have formed some incredible partnerships with local establishments across the valley, and in January of 2017 we were proud to add Dillon’s KC BBQ to that list. The Dillon’s Restaurant concept began in 1998, when Co-Owner George Valverde approached Rich Dillon to partner together to bring reality to Valverde’s vision. That vision DID become a reality bringing authentic Kansas City barbecue to the Valley of the Sun.

Our partnership with Dillon’s began with a single Auctions in Action (AiA) silent auction at the Arrowhead location. Fast forward 18 months and you will now find AiA’s at all four Dillon’s locations: Arrowhead, Thunderbird, Wildlife World Zoo and Lake Pleasant. Since that first silent auction we have now raised over $32k for deserving charities and non-profits!

The Arrowhead and Thunderbird locations were the first locations opened by Valverde and Dillon. Newly renovated, these locations are an ideal place to gather family and friends to enjoy amazing BBQ in a comfortable, at-home atmosphere.

The Wildlife World Zoo location is something you have never experienced. BBQ, drinks, and sharks…yes, we said SHARKS! Featuring a 60,000 gallon shark tank, this location is a one-of-a-kind, can’t miss experience.

Lake Pleasant is Dillon’s newest and largest location of the four. Located in Pleasant Harbor Marina at Lake Pleasant, you will enjoy amazing food, incredible views and weekly events including live music, dancing and more! Want a sneak peek? Visit the Dillon’s website to learn more.

Visit a Dillon’s location near you and take $10 off your purchase of $35 or more. Offer expires June 30th, 2018

Each week new auction items are on display and available to bid on in support of Dillon’s featured charity. Currently, Dillon’s is raising money for Folds of Honor, with Hensley Beverage Company graciously matching every penny raised for this important cause. Folds of Honor provides educational scholarships to the families of our fallen or wounded veterans, so visit your nearest Dillon’s location, enjoy some amazing BBQ, and place a bid to help make a difference!

Learn more about Dillon’s KC BBQ: website, Facebook and Instagram.

Click HERE to learn more about Folds of Honor and how you can offer additional support to this organization through our Choose Your Charity program.

2018 Major League Baseball Season

February 21, 2018

The 2018 Major League Baseball season is upon us! After an ice-cold winter of free agency, things are starting to heat up in the Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues, located in Florida and Arizona. Here in the valley, Cactus League teams reported on Monday, headlined by the National League Champion Los Angeles Dodgers, 2016 World Series Champion Chicago Cubs, and Arizona’s own Arizona Diamondbacks.

Spring Training Charity Benefits Unlimited

Visit our showroom M-F, 9am – 5pm to shop authentic signed MLB memorabilia, all for a great cause! A portion of each sale will benefit one of four featured charities.

There are a total of 10 Spring Training Facilities located here in Arizona. They are: Salt River Fields (Diamondbacks and Rockies), Cubs Park (Cubs), HoHoKam Park (Athletics), Peoria Sports Complex (Padres and Mariners), Surprise Stadium (Rangers and Royals), Camelback Ranch (White Sox and Dodgers), Scottsdale Stadium (Giants), Tempe Diablo Stadium (Angels), Maryvale Baseball Park (Brewers and finally Goodyear Ballpark (Indians). Click here for additional location information and schedules.

Games begin on Friday, February 23^rd and continue through the month of March leading up to opening day on March 29th. What does spring training mean for us? More fundraising opportunities! We will be fundraising for the Peoria Diamondback Club this Friday at Peoria Stadium for the Padres home opener and annual charity game. We will have a huge selection of sports and celebrity memorabilia on display and available to bid on throughout the game. The Peoria Diamond Club is a non-profit organization whose volunteers participate in the daily operation of the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres Spring Training. In addition to Spring Training, the Diamond Club hosts special events and programs throughout the year to benefit local youth charities.

We will be fundraising for the Peoria Diamondback Club this Friday, February 23rd at Peoria Stadium for the Padres home opener and annual charity game.

If you are unable to make it to the auction, Dillon’s BBQ located close to the stadium on Thunderbird Road is currently hosting an Auctions in Action (AiA) silent auction benefiting Soldier’s Best Friend.

Not able to make it out to Peoria? No problem! We currently have AiA silent auctions scattered all across the valley. After taking in a Cubs game in Mesa, head a few miles down the road to Dave and Buster’s in Tempe. There you can grab a bite to eat, enjoy some drinks, and bid on awesome items benefiting Make-A-Wish Arizona.

I know, I know, not everyone is a Cubs fan like me. Diamondback fans can watch their team at beautiful Salt River Field and end their night at the OdySea Aquarium. Inside you will find incredible aquatic wildlife, and our largest AiA display of 40 items! Each bid benefits the OdySea Aquarium Foundation, 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.

Visit our Auctions in Action silent auction benefiting the OdySea Aquarium Foundation, now live at OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale

If you are a fan of Andrew McCutchen, Buster Posey and the San Francisco Giants, take in a game at Scottsdale Stadium during the day, go see a movie at Roadhouse Cinema at night, and bid on an item at their AiA benefiting MASK. So many options for you to a catch a baseball game and benefit a great cause here in the valley!

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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

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.

“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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Auctions in Action (AiA) program

December 10, 2017

As the year winds down, once again our most popular service is the Auctions in Action (AiA) program. We currently have seventeen active AiA silent auctions across the valley, including Dave and Buster’s, Maggiano’s Little Italy, Odysea Aquarium and Embassy Suites hotels. Each week, our inventory specialists select new items to be rotated at each auction site. At the same time, winning bidders are contacted for payment. A variety of charities and service organizations are represented at the many AiA silent auctions across the valley, giving customers a wide range of choices as to which charity they wish to support.

What makes an effective AiA? When an AiA host business is being considered, space and location are the most important factors for success. Is there sufficient space at the front or near the front of the business for the auction items to be displayed? Is that space a high customer traffic area? If the answers to these questions is yes, then the AiA program may be perfect for your business!

Charity Benefits Unlimited Auctions in Action

Auctions in Action Silent Auction at Buffalo Wild Wings

How does AiA benefit the host location? Most importantly, AiA is good for business. Raising money for charitable organizations and giving back to the community enhances your reputation and builds good will among your customers. Our clients report that short-term or drop in customers have become loyal, long term customers because of the charitable contributions AiA provides for their communities.

Check presentation Rock Bottom Arrowhead

In partnership with Rock Bottom Arrowhead, we were proud to present a check for nearly $5k to Crusaders!

Remember, that when we say the AiA program is no cost to you, we mean no cost. The AiA program requires limited resources from you, offers no risk to you, and leads to countless benefits for you.

Interested in starting an Auction in Action? Reach out to us for more information at info@cbuauctions.com or give us a call at 480-483-0525!

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2018 Major League Baseball Season

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