"Spring for Opportunities for Inclusion!" was a great success!
Thanks to our volunteers, bidders, and prize donors!
Thank You to our Sponsors!
Premier Sponsor:


Corporate Sponsors:


Thank You to our Amazing Auction Co-Hosts!
![]() Connie Braceland, Watertown Savings Bank, and Bob Marcou, Marcou Jewelers, kick off the live TV auction! Watertown Savings Bank was a Corporate Sponsor of the auction. | ![]() Gabriel Vonleh, Opportunities for Inclusion CEO, and Betty Mazzone, Rockland Trust, Co-Host the second segment of our Live Auction! Rockland Trust was our Premier Sponsor. | ![]() Yolanda Cellucci and David Josef Co-Host a segment of the live auction. They captured the audience with a hilarious segment sponsored by the Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation! |
![]() Phil McGrady of WCAC TV and John Peacock, former Opportunities for Inclusion board member, are joined by Mayor McCarthy to Co-Host a segment sponsored by Unified System. | ![]() Kelly Hill, Opportunities for Inclusion Board Member, and Lisa Lorgeree, Brookline Banking Officer and President of the Downtown Waltham Partnership, Co-Host an exciting segment! | ![]() Kelly Hilland Bob Gallagher, Business Development Specialist at Rockland Trust, closed out the auction after a successful evening. |
Thank you to our Auction Item Donors!
Premium Auction items:
- Rob Gronkowski Autographed Replica Helmet, valued at $750
- The 4th Square acrylic on canvas gallery wrapped (unframed) 30x30 Painting, valued at $600
- Boston Red Sox "Green Monster" Tickets Pair #1 vs Toronto Blue Jays, Friday, June 21 7:10 PM, Row 3 Seats 5-6 with a Parking Pass, valued at $555
- Boston Red Sox "Green Monster" Tickets Pair #2 vs Toronto Blue Jays, Friday, June 21 7:10 PM, Row 3 Seats 7-8, valued at $500
- Scapestone Firepit - 16" High with Ring and Caststone Coping, valued at $500
- Kinetic Presence - 1 hour "Live Mindfully Workshop" (up to 30 attendees), valued at $500
- Bayside Resort - 2 night stay in a Deluxe Queen Room offseason (October 14th - May 1st), includes continental breakfast and dinner discount voucher, valued at $350
- Amazing Wine Basket with stainless steel ice tub, drink shaker, wine, snacks, decor, and more, valued at $250
- Luck Lottery Tree, Donated by Opportunities for Inclusion's Board of Directors, valued at Priceless
- Framed Painting by an Artist of Opportunities for Inclusion, valued at Priceless
- Breakfast with Mayor Jeannette McCarthy, valued at Priceless
- David Ortiz Autographed Photo, valued at $700
- Rob Gronkowski Autographed 16x20, valued at $600
- Brad Marchand Autographed Photo, valued at $450
- Fitbit Inspire HR Activity Tracker & Heart Rate + 3 month adult or family membership to Waltham YMCA, valued at $385
- New England Patriots: SuperBowl LIII Champions Sports Collectible, valued at $350
- Bayside Resort, West Yarmouth - 2 Night Off season (October - May 1) Cape Cod Getaway, valued at $350
- Travelers Championship PGA Tour, TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, CT - 4 Any One Day Tickets June 17-23, 2019, valued at $350
- Sports Collectible - Boston Red Sox 2018 World Champions Framed Collection, valued at $350
- Westin Hotel, Waltham - 1 night weekend stay with breakfast for two, valued at $250
- 4 seats in an American Red Cross CPR AED Certification Class, valued at $240
- Courtyard Marriott Boston Waltham - One Night (Friday, Saturday or Sunday) Stay with Breakfast for Two, valued at $200
- Holiday Inn Express Boston-Waltham - One Night (Friday, Saturday or Sunday) Stay with Hot Buffet Breakfast for Two, valued at $200
- Wine Gift Basket, valued at $200
- Reagle Music Theatre - 2 tickets to "La Cage Aux Folles", Friday August 9 (Opening Night), 7 PM, Center, Row K, Seats 105-106 + $25 Charcoal Guidos, valued at $182
- King's Bowling - Bowling & Pizza Party for up to 6 guests, valued at $175
- Long Stem Glass Tealight Candleholders - 7 cases of 24 candleholders per case; each case has 8 of 3 sizes: 4.5", 5.5"& 6.5", 168 candleholders total, valued at $175
- North Shore Music Theatre - 2 tickets to Sunset Boulevard Tues, Sept. 24 or Wed, Sept. 25, valued at $160
- Reagle Music Theatre - 2 tickets to "The Sound of Music", Friday July 12 (Opening Night), 7 PM, Center, Row K, Seats 105-106 + $25 Jake N Joes, valued at $157
- Brasco Florist - 3 Floral Arrangements (May, June, July) valued at $50 each, total value $150
- Vintage Boston Celtics with a Piece of Parquet, valued at $150
- Lucky Lottery Basket, valued at $150
- Many the Miles Co. 3 Care Packages containing Meals, Desserts, Chips, Candy, and Protein snacks among many other food items, valued at $147
- Spectacle Management - 2 tickets to the show "Felix Cavalier's Rascals", valued at $144
- Reagle Music Theatre - 2 tickets to "Mame", Friday June 14 (Opening Night), 7 PM, Center, Row K, Seats 105-106, valued at $132
- Night out in Newton - $50 The Paint Bar + $75 Comedor Restaurant, valued at $125
- Charles River Canoe & Kayak + $25 Lizzy's Grab n' Go Party Kit, valued at $119
- Charles River Canoe & Kayak + $25 Prime Deli Gift Card, valued at $119
- Spectacle Management - 2 tickets to "Felix Cavaliere's Rascals", Sunday May 5, 3 PM, Cary Hall, Lexington, Loge Center Row BB, Seats 109-110, value at $118
- Old Town Trolley Tours, Boston - 2 VIP Passes + $50 Legal Seafood Gift Card, valued at $109
- Boston Red Sox 2 Tickets vs. SF Giants, Tuesday, Sept. 17 7:10 PM, Grandstand 16 (First Base), Row 05 Seats 16-17 with access to Royal Roosters Club, valued at $104
- New Repertory Theatre, Watertown - 2 tickets to "Becoming Dr. Ruth" Saturday, May 18, valued at $104
- Waltham Fields Community Farm - A certificate for a one-year membership and a one-week CSA share good between July-October 2019, valued at $100
- Laugh Boston - 4 tickets to a Performance (not valid Saturday night), 425 Summer Street, Boston, valued at $100
- St. Jude's Comedy Night - 2 tickets + $50 John Brewer's Tavern
- Red Bird Restaurant Gift Card, valued at $100
- Dreamland Wax Museum, Boston - 4 admission tickets, valued at $100
- Brothers Marketplace, Moody Street, Waltham - $100 Gift Card
- The Tea Leaf Gift Bag, valued at $100
- East Cambridge Savings Bank Gift Basket + Gift Card, valued at $100
- Moody Street 5K Registration for 2 + New Balance Sports Bag, valued at $100
- Game of Thrones Gift Basket, valued at $100
- Charles River Canoe & Kayak - Day of Paddling for Two, valued at $94
- Sassamon Trace Golf Course, Natick - Green fees for Four Players, valued at $92
- Boston Duck Tours - 2 Passes for any 2019 Tour from Museum of Science location during May, September, October or November, valued at $88
- More Than Words Gift Basket - Basket of books + $50 gift certificate, valued at $75
- $25 Gift Card Landmark Embassy Cinema + $50 Margaritas Restaurant, valued at $75
- Comedor Restaurant American-Chilean Cuisine, Newton - $75 gift certificate
- Red Sox Watch from Marcou Jewelers, valued at $75
- New England Patriots Wrist Watch from Marcou Jewelers, valued at $75
- ServPro Gift Basket, valued at $75
- Taza Chocolate Gift Box and Two Taza Factory (Somerville) tour tickets, valued at $71
- Ginger Betty's Gift Basket, valued at $50
- Moody Street 5K Registration for 2, valued at $50