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Haverhill’s Emmaus, which operates programs to help the homeless, is in the midst of its first online fundraising auction.
The auction runs until this Friday at 5 p.m., and accepts bids for spa packages, local dining, getaway trips, jewelry and Red Sox tickets among more than 80 items. The auction takes place at valleystars19.ggo.bid
Proceeds help Emmaus’ mission of helping men, women and children facing homelessness rebuild their lives.
The online site also previews live auction items that will offered during Emmaus’ Fifth Annual Stepping Out with the Valley Stars Gala, this Saturday, April 6, beginning at 6 p.m., at Blue Ocean Music hall, Salisbury. Live auction items include a trip to Walt Disney World.
Items won during the auction will be mailed to the winners, unless noted in the package description. Other items may be picked up Wednesday, April 10, from 5-7 p.m.; Friday, April 12 from 12-2 p.m.; and Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m.-noon.
Those with questions may call Margot Regan at 978-241-3425 or Liz Rose at 978-241-3438.