1380 Taylor Street, NW courtesy DC Tool Library

Readers write:

“The DC Tool Library is run by volunteers and consists mostly of tools donated by members or the community. The library offers tools to help with construction, gardening, camping, and homesteading.”

and:

I wanted to share with you the sad news that our local DC Tool Library branch at Twin Oaks was recently burglarized several times (escalating over the course of a week) and over $10K worth of tools were stolen. We’re doing a fundraiser now to help raise money to replace the tools and improve security at the building Read More

500 8th Street, SE via As You Are

“Dear PoPville,

Could you share the GoFundMe for As You Are. on Barracks Row? It’s such a unique and important community space and it would be a huge shame for DC to lose it.”

The fundraiser says:

“Hello Friends,

As You Are. (AYA) DC is in need of urgent support. Read More

“Dear PoPville,

A group of us working in DC’s food & beverage community (HAAPI DC) are hosting a Lunar New Year celebration at Lost Generation.

The event will include: unlimited drinks, small bites from your favorite local chefs (Justin Ahn of Incheon, Erik Bruner-Yang of Maketto, Tim Ma of Any Day Now, and more), and a lion dance performance!

Through the generosity of our hosts and partners, we’re donating all of the proceeds raised by the tickets to the 1882 Foundation, which is working to revitalize DC’s Chinatown as a cultural hub.

Details Read More

photo by Miki Jourdan

Ed. Note: Cupid’s Undie Run is a fundraiser for the Children’s Tumor Foundation.

From an email:

“On February 17 – hundreds of Washingtonians will brave the cold in just their undies during Cupid’s Undie Run, the nation’s largest pantless party and mileish run for charity. Read More

1700 1st Street, NW at R Street

From Big Bear:

“We’re in the process of investing in Big Bear again, and we’re reaching out to see if people wanted to be involved.

We’re running a few new projects that include: investing in our farmers market, expanding our food supplemental assistance programs, building a new event space in our cellar (next to the wood-oven kitchen), and building the infrastructure for our rooftop garden. Read More

Ryan Realbuto via GoFundMe

Thanks to Brooke for sharing this super sad news.

The GoFundMe says:

“On Thursday evening January 18, my precious nephew Ryan Realbuto was walking home from a youth gathering at church with two of his friends when he was shot and killed. While they were walking, a car pulled up, the men asked for money, one person got out of the car, and when no one produced any cash, the person shot Ryan. His roommate pressed on his wound and called 911, however Ryan died shortly after at a local hospital. Read More

via Gala’s FB

Thanks to TotU for passing on the disturbing news from GALA:

“GALA Theatre was hacked on January 11 & our bank account was emptied.

We have not been able to pay the artists & crew working to bring audiences the world premiere of “The Palacios Sisters,” scheduled to open Feb 1st.

DONATE HERE”

Thanks for your support! Read More

Ana via GoFundMe

“Dear PoPville,

Our babysitter/nanny Ana cares for what seems to be half of the kids we know in Capitol Hill. She had a stroke recently, and although she is recovering, her recovery is impacting her ability to work as a nanny. We’d be grateful if you would help spread the word to the broader DC community so that she can get through this recovery period and get back on her feet.”

via GoFundMe

The GoFundMe says:

“Our school community is devastated by the news of the loss of Patricia Harris, a parent at Van Ness Elementary in Washington, DC. She was a mother to three children, ages 14, 8 and 4.

An innocent bystander, her life was needlessly taken in a drive-by shooting on December 21, 2023.

We cannot bring her back. But we can try to wrap our community around these children and their grandmother to do what we can to help in this terrible time. Read More

Ronih Murat Pacal via GoFundMe

Meagan writes: “another local restaurateur in Petworth and immigrant was murdered [in Takoma Park] this past week. He was one of the owners of La Villa Pizzeria in Petworth.”

The GoFundMe says:

“It is with heavy hearts that we reach out to you today to share the tragic news of the untimely passing of our dear friend, Ronih Murat Pacal. On December 5th, Ronih’s life was cut short by senseless violence when he fell victim to a robbery.

Ronih leaves behind a devastated family—his loving wife and two young children, aged 4 and 6. At 40 years old, he had so much more life to live, and his sudden departure has left a void that can never be filled. Read More