Courtesy of Pali High
By SARAH SHMERLING | Editor-in-Chief
An online auction to support displaced students after the Palisades fire is now underway.
“Palisades Charter High School—home to 3,000 students from over 100 Los Angeles zip codes—was recently devastated by a fire that forced the school to close and displaced its student body,” read a statement about the auction. “To support these displaced students and fund critical programs, the Pali High Booster Club has launched an online auction featuring over 150 incredible items—and everyone is invited to participate.”
Proceeds from the auction will go to the Booster Club, which supports student programs and activities that are not funded by public dollars, including “essential programs” in academics, athletics and technology, which have “all been disrupted by the fire and ongoing displacement.”
The auction will remain open through March 31 at 5 p.m. Items and experiences that are available include: “a luxurious stay at Four Seasons Maui,” “an exclusive getaway to Deer Valley,” “VIP concert tickets to any artist of your choice” and “celebrity experiences that promise unforgettable memories.” There is also a road trip with the Los Angeles Rams or “exclusive” Dodgers experience available.
“With the campus damaged and our students displaced, this auction is more than just a fundraiser—it’s a chance to show these kids that their community extends beyond their zip code,” said Mariam Engel, event organizer and parent volunteer with the Pali High Booster Club. “Anyone can log on, find something exciting and make a real difference.”
The auction is part of a community benefit for the school, which includes a dinner on Saturday, March 29, from 6 to 11 p.m. at Hotel Luxe. Tickets for the benefit are available here.
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