Artists for Charity hosts benefit auction during World AIDS Week
WASHINGTON, DC – Artists for Charity (AFC) is hosting its 3rd -annual holiday benefit during World AIDS week. The auction will be held on Saturday, December 5th, at the WVSA Gallery in Washington, D.C., located at 1100 16th Street, NW. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Artists for Charity is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization devoted to raising awareness and securing funds for humanitarian causes. 100% of the proceeds will go towards supporting the AFC Children Home in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The children who reside in the ACF Children’s Home are HIV-positive double-orphans. By giving these children a safe place to stay, clothing, meals and complete medical care, including ARV therapy, education, mental health services and an outlet through the wonders of art, AFC seeks to fulfill its mission of putting a smile on an orphan living with HIV/AIDS.
This year’s theme for the holiday benefit is “A Taste of Ethiopia,” offering silent and live art auctions of artwork from painters and photographers including artwork by the AFC Children, live performances, authentic Ethiopian cuisine, and cocktails, showcasing the rich culture and beauty of Ethiopia.
In addition to raising funds to support the Children’s Home in Ethiopia, AFC’s 3rd-annual benefit will seek to raise awareness on the HIV/AIDS crisis here at home, in the D.C. area. Washington, D.C., has one of the highest infection rates, per capita, in the United States.
(For further information on Artists for Charity, please visit www.artistsforcharity.org For further information about the holiday benefit, contact Abezash Tamerat at (404) 543-8627 or abezash@artistsforcharity.org)