GLOBAL HARMONY THROUGH PERSONAL EXCELLENCE
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Mission Statement
To support the authentic expression of children and their families; to celebrate and honor humanity through words and action; to increase respect for all people and all living things on our earth.
About This Cause
Global Harmony Through Personal Excellence is a nonprofit organization in the District of Columbia primarily sustained by volunteers. Our name is our vision; we do this by encouraging the expression of children and by bringing individuals together to celebrate and honor our common humanity. We cultivate self-worth, awareness, and respect. For over three decades, we have sponsored annual city-wide events to bring together diverse groups of people in DC. Last spring, we sponsored our 36th "Celebration of Youth" essay contest for public and charter school students in grades 4 to 9 in Washington, DC. The theme was honesty. Seventy students across the Nation's capital received awards totaling several thousand dollars. In 2021 there was an article by Courtland Milloy about the essay contest in the Washington Post. As a result of that article, Westphalia Press reached out to us and offered to publish a book (or several books) of essays over the years. They are letting us organize the book the way we think is best. We are selecting essays, reaching out to past winners, and putting together a history of the contest and the organization. This book can help guarantee the that the contest will continue in the years ahead. In this contest, students are honored for who they are as human beings as well as technical writing skills. The contest and book help to bridge community and create a legacy. This is a several year project from where we are right now. Next spring we will sponsor the 37th "Celebration of Youth" essay competition. In September we will begin gathering health and hygiene items, blankets, toiletries, and other essentials for homeless and immigrant populations in our city We hand out several thousand dollars of gift cards. We include some fun gifts. Since 2020, a few homeless individuals and immigrants make cards for nursing home residents. It is their way of saying thank you. The gifts we give help ease their poverty. We work hard to be generous and lift up everyone. Throughout the year, we have helped families get set up in a healthier life direction. Our organization has been steady and consistent for over three decades. We are honored, thankful, and humbled to be doing this work to support vulnerable populations and students across the city. We are a small, but dedicated nonprofit. Donations make our work possible and we are very grateful for our allies and donors.