Request for Auction Items for Public Elementary School Fundraiser

I am a parent writing on behalf of the Torrey Pines Elementary School (TPES) Foundatiomn in La Jolla, California, about an auction opportunity for our upcoming gala on March 15, 2025. This is one of our biggest annual fundraisers and it’s an opportunity for your business to reach the local families and extended networks of our nearly 430 students! 

Our goal is to raise money to offset the negative effects of California’s education budget, which leaves a significant funding gap for public schools. We are looking for items, experiences, and gift cards for our auction. The funds raised ensure that TPES students continue to have visual and performing arts, physical education, foreign languages, gardening, class size reduction, small group instruction, and supplies for the classroom, science lab, library, and enrichment programs. 

This is a great way to advertise with our community and extended network in La Jolla! Our silent auction is accessible to anyone in our community; individuals do not need to attend the live gala in order to bid on the silent auction, so there is a wide reach for the number of views for auction items. Our live auction will reach highly engaged gala attendees and aim to generate high financial returns and lots of fun and excitement at our gala!

We also have Corporate Sponsorship opportunities if you are interested in underwriting Gala expenses or advertising with our community at a wide-range of events.

Sincerely,

 Lauren Astuno 

VP Gala Committee 2025

Torrey Pines Elementary School Foundation

gala@tpesfoundation.org

The Torrey Pines Elementary School Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent permitted under the law.

Taxpayer ID  33-0221861