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Cruiz Into Christmas-to benefit Safe Connections
Name: Cruiz Into Christmas-to benefit Safe ConnectionsDate: December 12, 2025 - December 14, 2025Event Description:Safe Connections is excited to invite you to participate in our Online Auction, our largest fundraiser of the year, with a goal of raising $20,000 to support the families we serve.🗓️ Bidding Opens: Friday, December 12th at 10:00 a.m.🗓️ Bidding Closes: Sunday, December 14th at 7:00 p.m.Safe Connections’ purpose is to:
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Assure the safety and welfare of children, adults, and center staff during supervised contact (both visitation and monitored exchange services).
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Enable ongoing relationships between non-custodial parents and their children by impartially observing their time together and facilitating appropriate interaction in a safe, structured environment.
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Provide parental training and education to help caregivers strengthen parenting approaches, navigate difficult co-parenting dynamics, and build healthier interactions with their children.
These services support family stability, protect children, and create a safer community for everyone involved.
What You’ll Find in the AuctionThanks to our generous community partners, this year’s auction includes highly sought-after local experiences and gift packages such as:
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Coastal and waterfront adventures (pontoon rentals, deep-sea fishing trips)
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Local dining, entertainment, and family experience bundles
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Wine tastings, luxury items, and themed gift baskets
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Kids’ activities, holiday bundles, and more
Every bid directly supports Safe Connections’ mission and helps us continue providing safe, structured, and supportive services to families during vulnerable times.
How You Can Support
We would be grateful if you would:
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Register and participate in the auction:
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Share the auction link with your networks, clients, and social media audiences.
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Promote the auction in newsletters, internal communications, or community groups to help us reach our fundraising goal.
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Make a direct donation through RallyUp if you’re unable to participate in the bidding but still want to support Safe Connections’ mission. Every contribution helps.
Your support allows Safe Connections to continue providing compassionate, structured, and essential services to families navigating difficult transitions.
Thank you for your partnership and for standing with us as we work to keep families safe and supported. If you need a short blurb or graphic to share, I’m happy to send those as well.
Warm Regards,Jen HigginsInterim Executive DirectorJudge Ben Gordon Family Visitation Center Inc.
DBA Safe ConnectionsLocation:OnlineDate/Time Information:From 10am Friday, December 12 to 7pm on Sunday, December 14Contact Information:Jen HigginsSet a Reminder: -
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