Harmony Hosts the 'Second Annual Art and Artifacts Silent Auction' to Benefit the Harmony School in India

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ – Harmony Through Education will host its second annual silent auction to benefit the Harmony School in Dharamsala, India, which serves children who are mentally and/or physically challenged.  From private weekend rentals in a luxury homes across the U.S. to limited edition art by internationally recognized artists to spa and fitness services from local boutiques, the auction will feature a wide range of upscale auction items sure to satisfy anyone's desire to give back and get back.

Saturday, December 4, 2010

6:30-9:00 p.m.

Wisconsin Place Community Center

5311 Friendship Blvd.

Chevy Chase, MD

There are approximately 22 million mentally and/or physically challenged people living in India. Approximately 90% of these people DO NOT have access to formal education. Harmony's mission is to provide educational opportunities for special needs children in rural India.

"These kids have never been singled out for anything positive they've ever done," said Seth Shaffer, Harmony Founder. "Now they have a place where they feel welcome and become a contributing member of their family and community."

In July of 2008, Harmony opened its first school. Located in Dharamsala, India, the school serves children who are mentally and/or physically challenged. The Harmony School was and continues to be embraced by the local Indian community, Indian government officials, as well as the winner of the 1989 Nobel Peace prize, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, who named the school, "Illuminating Loving-Kindness" School.

Harmony Through Education is a 501(c)3 non-profit international organization based in Bethesda, Maryland that specializes in education.

SOURCE Harmony Through Education