Welcome to the Advocates for Homeless Families, Inc. 2005 Gala Auction Home Page. We're now officially open for business! We have items for an exclusive online auction here, so check it out. Pre-bidding for our silent auction at the gala will begin August 3. Our silent auction item this year is the lamp you see here to the left. We can't wait to see what our local Frederick artists will do with it! Look for the lamps under the "Art" category, and be sure to check this space again soon, as new items will be appearing!