Women’s Guild ‘Stepping into Spring’ Virtually this Year

To continue to support both the Pennsylvania and University pandemic safety protocols, the Duquesne University Women’s Guild is hosting a variety of virtual fundraising activities in place of its annual Stepping into Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon.

Stepping into SpringThis year’s Stepping into Spring virtual activities, which help the Guild raise funds for Duquesne student scholarships include:

  • 2021 Plant Sale: Individuals can order flowers and herbs online through Friday, April 9. They must be picked up curbside on Wednesday, May 5, from 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. in front of the Union by Starbucks.
  • Basket Raffles: 15 overstuffed baskets valued at a minimum of $50 will be raffled five at a time over the following three-week periods.
    • Tickets for the Gardener’s Delight, Spa Day Any Day, Black & Gold “Fan”atic, Start Your Day and Vera Bradley/Bath & Body Works theme baskets are available online through Saturday, April 11. The winner will be drawn Sunday, April 12.
    • Tickets for five more theme baskets (to be announced) will be available for purchase online from April 12 through Sunday, April 18. The winner will be drawn Monday, April 19.
    • Tickets for the final five theme baskets (to be announced) will be available for purchase online from April 19 through Sunday, April 25. The winner will be drawn Monday, April 26.
  • Wine Table Raffle: Tickets can be purchased online through April 25 for an elegant black-and-glass, free-standing wine table filled with a selection of 18 reds and white wines, and four wine glass. *Must be 21 or older to purchase tickets and claim this prize, which will be drawn April 26.
  • Wreath of Wealth Raffle: Tickets can be purchased online through April 25 for an a beautiful wreath decorated for spring and filled with lottery tickets and gift cards/certificates to a variety of stores and restaurants.
  • Online Auction: Bidding will be available online from 8:30 a.m. April 26 through 5 p.m. Sunday, May 2, for approximately four items, including a $6,000 scholarship to Duquesne University.

Raffle tickets are priced at 10 for $5, 25 for $10 and 60 for $20. Prizes must be picked up on campus unless other arrangements are made. Some items may be shipped at the winner’s expense.

Visit the Stepping into Spring virtual event webpage for the most up-to-date information. Individuals may also join the Guild’s Facebook Event Group page.

For more than 90 years, the Women’s Guild has hosted fundraising activities to advance the University’s mission and help Duquesne provide a horizon-expanding education through academic scholarships for students and contributions to campus infrastructure such as buildings, school equipment, library collections and more.