Salem Dream Center to Host Dream Makers Holiday Auction Funds go to support at-risk youth by providing education, mentorship, and food security.

Imagine having a beautifully decorated tree delivered directly to your home with all the funds going to at-risk youth? One of 12 stunning trees can be yours if you’re the winning bidder at the Dream Center Holiday Tour of Trees auction. The Tour of Trees Auction is an annual event where community members and businesses decorate an artificial tree, add their personal touches and gifts, and donate it to the Dream Center for auction. The Dream Center, located in West Salem, provides food boxes, mentoring and educational opportunities for local youth and families. If students face difficulties with internet access, the Dream Center offers accessible study areas as well. See the display of trees at West Salem Ace Hardware located at 820 Wallace RD NW, Nov. 9-15. Mon.-Sat. 8 am-7 pm, Sun. 9 am-5 pm. and bid using the app 32auctions.com/touroftrees. The bidding will close at 7:30 pm on Nov. 15, with winners announced on both the Salem Dream Center and West Salem Ace’s Facebook pages. Raffle tickets for six prizes will be available for purchase at both West Salem Ace and Urban Grange Coffee at 1594 Edgewater St NW for $25 or five tickets for $100. Raffle items are listed on the auction site.