Dear Business Owner and Community Partner,

St. Joseph Elementary School in Long Beach, California is pleased to announce their annual Oktoberfest Auction will return to our community on October 21, 2023. Our
auction will be coupled with an Oktoberfest Event that brings our school, community, and parish together to raise money helping to contribute to the school’s infrastructure 
and the well-being of each child that attends St. Joseph Elementary.

St. Joseph Elementary is a non-profit school founded in 1956 that represents students from pre-K through 8th grade. We strive to provide a safe learning environment, where students can grow and deepen their knowledge in academic subjects and build community through service to each other and the extended community. This event is one of the main fundraisers for the school. All proceeds from this event will be dedicated to the students, the teachers, and the continued upgrade to the school’s infrastructure.

Partnerships and auction donations are essential to creating a financially successful event. We would appreciate a donation of any type to help support our school. All donors and sponsorship partners will be featured on our online auction website (deadline Monday, October 2, 2023). Over 1,500 local, community families from our school and parish, along with many out-of-area auction participants will view the website. It is a tremendous publicity opportunity for your business.

We thank you in advance for your support. Our event in 2022 was our most successful yet thanks to businesses like yours. Your prize donation is tax-deductible to the extent
allowed by law. The tax ID number is available upon request. We are happy to discuss a potential auction item with you, so please do not hesitate to call or email.

Thank you,

Toni-Lynne Langeveld
The 2023 Auction Committee