To familiarize yourselves with bidding for items using the QGIV auction platform, please look at the video tutorial and associated PDF document.below. Bids can be made using the Qgiv Android device, Apple Smart Phone App or by desktop. The following instructions are for using the Givi App.

How to Bid

How to Bid: 

Step 1: Register for our event here! 

Step 2: Go to instructions for downloading the Givi App on your mobile device by clicking here. 

Step 3: Sign up on the Givi app using your ticket code that you received in your e-mail & adding your payment information. 

Step 4: Start bidding! 

Step 5: Bidding opens November 25, at 8 am and closes at December 2 at 5 pm. 

As you plan your bidding, please remember that ALL SALES ARE FINAL.

Welcome to our 2021 Virtual Auction

Austin Police Operation Blue Santa is holding an online virtual auction, which is going on right now through 5:00PM on December 2nd. The money raised from this auction will go toward the purchase of gifts for the children of families in need living within the City of Austin.

YOUR SUPPORT IS VITAL to make the holidays special for all of the families and children we plan to serve. YOUR SUPPORT will come in to HELP US MEET OUR GOAL TO MAKE THE HOLIDAYS SPECIAL. Please register and start bidding.

ABOUT US

Austin Police Operation Blue Santa is a 501(c)3  non-profit, community based corporation, governed by a board of directors and staffed by volunteers and employees of the Austin Police Department.  Support is provided by the Austin Police Department, Austin Fire Department, Austin Energy, Austin Water Utilities, Austin Independent School District Police Department, area businesses, organizations, and the central Texas community.  This charitable outreach began in 1972 when two patrol officers realized that 20 families on their patrol beat would not have gifts or food for their children at Christmas. For years we provided each family a full holiday meal, complete with turkey/chicken and all the trimmings, and wrapped Christmas gifts  for each child up to the age of 14.  Our service began in 1972 with 20 needy families. This year we will easily serve over 6,000 families. This is only possible because of the Austin citizens, businesses, civic groups, foundations and the community that supports us each year. Thank you, Austin!