Silent auction to benefit Afghan refugees

Peace Lutheran Church in Lincolnia invites the public to a silent auction next Saturday. Community members will have an opportunity to bid on some great items while enjoying live music and supporting refugees from Afghanistan.

The event is March 15, 1-4 p.m., at 6362 Lincolnia Road.

Peace Lutheran has a longstanding relationship with the local Afghan community. It provides space in its building to ReAct DC, a nonprofit organization that helps resettle Afghan refugees.

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ReAct DC also provides legal services and empowerment classes, including English language lessons to women whose husbands supported the U.S. military. The organization has not been paid for work it completed under a federal contract.

The auction features handicrafts, baskets of goodies, art classes, restaurant coupons, framed art, babysitting, items sewn by Afghan women, vacation rentals, and much more.

If you can’t come but still want to help, you can make a donation directly to ReAct DC online.