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Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Help Women Live Free From Violence
The National Capital Chapter of The United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) invites you to a fundraising evening of art, wine, hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction. The silent auction includes items from Whole Foods, Pacers, Zipcar, Trader Joe's, Mary Kay, American Craft, photographer Claude Taylor, Helzberg Diamonds, Arena Stage and more.
All proceeds will benefit the U.S. Committee for UNIFEM (UNIFEM/USA) and the National Capital Chapter to help raise awareness about UNIFEM's projects around the world and to support their mission of working toward a world where women live free from violence, poverty and inequality. UNIFEM/USA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Tickets are $25 if you RSVP by April 20 to unifemusadc@yahoo.com, $35 at the door; young professionals and students pay $15 if they RSVP by April 20 to unifemusadc@yahoo.com, $25 at the door. Tickets will be held at the door. Please make your check payable to: UNIFEM/USA/National Capital Chapter, P.O. Box 18101 • Washington DC 20036.
When: Friday, April 21, from 6:30 to 9p.m. Where: Mickelson's Fine Art Framing (629 New York Ave. NW ) More info: www.unifemusa.org
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