Opening Doors Online Auction Begins Sept. 30

Opening Doors Virtual Benefit Event Fundraiser Auction Sept. 30 - Oct. 14
Giving & Scholarships
Published: September 25, 2020

The College of Western Idaho (CWI) Foundation's 2020 Opening Doors Virtual Benefit Event will feature a live, virtual event, Oct. 7, on the CWI Facebook page as well as an online auction.

The online auction, set to run Wednesday, Sept. 30, through Wednesday, Oct. 14, has more auction items than ever before including:

  • concert tickets
  • passes to Sun Valley and Bogus Basin
  • a Traeger Grill Pro package
  • family experiences, and more!

Register today to be entered to win prizes and be among the first to learn about auction items as they are added. Giveaway winners will be announced during our special, live Facebook event. Proceeds from this year’s event and auction benefit scholarships for CWI students and help open doors to education and the future.

2020 Opening Doors Virtual Benefit Event

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