As we head toward Christmas, ServNet member auctions have been busy working to help the less fortunate during this holiday season.

Pittsburgh Auto Auction, for example, raised funds for A Child’s Place at Mercy, part of the Pittsburgh Mercy Health System for its volunteerism this October, culminating in a $15,000 check for the local charity.

Throughout the month of October, PAA held weekly fundraisers to raise money for the local charity who plans assessments of children who are suspected of being victims of child abuse.

The final fundraisers were held on Oct. 28th, and a few of PAA’s consignors donated vehicles to be auctioned off during the sale with the proceeds being donated directly to the charity.

The auction then matched 100 percent of all of the donations received from vendors, employees and customers throughout the month.

General manager Chris Angelicchio said, "Every child deserves to live in a safe environment free from abuse and neglect. Knowing that the donations are going to the protection and support of children makes it an easy commitment for our staff and dealers to make. The donations from our customers, vendors, and employees are for a greatly needed cause." 

Over at the Dealers Auto Auction of Oklahoma City, the auction is celebrating the holiday season by sponsoring a toy drive and holding various holiday sale events.

In a program that started Nov. 20 and ran through Monday, the auction sponsored a toy drive that targeted toward charity groups such as the YMCA Battered Women with Children's group, and the Military Kids at nearby Tinker Air Force Base.

"It's a time-honored tradition here at DAA/OKC to participate in a community outreach program during the holidays, and once again we're receiving overwhelming support from the auction community for this year's toy drive," said owner Gary Smith. "As we contemplate the benefits we receive in being part of a thriving industry, where we enjoy the support of great employees and loyal customers, we are mindful of those who are less fortunate. As often as we work with shared purpose to make every auction day throughout the year a successful one for our buyer and sellers, it's nice to refocus our efforts on the community around us, and to lend a hand to those who need some extra cheer this holiday season." 

"We're watching the toy collection grow every week at DAA/OKC as customers and employees add to gifts," Smith continued, "and we're looking forward to making deliveries to the YMCA and the Air Force Base just in time for Christmas!" 

The auction will also hold two special holiday sales prior to Christmas.

On Thursday, the auction will hold its Christmas Party sale, treating all customers to a free lunch, and celebrating with prize giveaways at the conclusion of the sale.

Next week, the auction will hold its last consignment sale before Christmas on Tuesday (Dec. 23) and will close to celebrate the holiday on Dec. 25 and Dec. 26. 

"We have enjoyed a great year at DAA/OKC and thank all our customers for their ongoing loyalty and support," said Smith. "We wish the merriest Christmas to the friends we see here every week throughout the year, and look forward to a great year in lanes in 2015."