Helping the people of Haiti is the goal when the Partners With Purpose (PWP) host their fourth annual silent auction of unique Haitian art on Sept. 28.
The event will take place at Royal City Church’s main hall at 50 Quebec Street, in Guelph from 7:30 to 9:30pm.
PWP is a Center Wellington-based charity focused on adult literacy programs based at Cap-Haitien in Northern Haiti.
A portion of every year’s graduating class apply for micro-credit loans to establish or expand small businesses. All proceeds from the art sale will go directly to the literacy and micro-loan initiatives.
On offer will be over 30 pieces of original Haitian art pieces imported directly from Haiti by PWP.
Included in the auction will be meticulously crafted, hand cut pieces of fe foje metal art, paintings in oil and matchless artistry in obeechi wood.
Refreshments will be catered by Bentley House Fine Teas of Fergus.
Admission to the Sept. 28 event is $10. Tickets will be available at the door.
