Fundraiser

“ICE Detains Deal Middle School Baseball Coach” (also coached at Jackson-Reed High School and Woodson High School)

By Prince Of Petworth

Please find the fundraiser for Coach A here.

“Dear PoPville,

On Monday, October 19, DC area baseball coach Amaury Monsalve was taken into custody by ICE after his citizenship case was denied. Amaury, or Coach A as he’s known to his players, has been a dedicated baseball coach in the DC area with over 25 years of experience. He has coached kids at Deal Middle School, Jackson-Reed High School and Woodson High School, where he has positively impacted the lives of countless young people. Coach A has also championed programs to help make baseball affordable and accessible to all, regardless of income. His wife, Aniushka, and two sons, Sebasthian and Emmanuel (Manny), need our community’s support during this unimaginable time. Not only have they lost their family’s main source of income, but they’re facing steep legal bills to help get him back home. Amaury has already been moved to multiple detention facilities and is currently in Louisiana awaiting his bond hearing set for November 3rd.”

and

“Coach A worked with students on baseball across NW DC including at Deal Middle School, Jackson-Reed High School, and Woodson High School. He’s been detained by ICE and is now in Louisiana. This link supports his legal fees and family needs.”

See the full fundraiser here:

“My name is Robert Carmona-Borjas, Co-Founder and CEO of Arcadia Foundation, a non-profit organisation based in Washington, DC.

We are organizing this fundraiser to support Amaury Monsalve, affectionately known throughout the Washington, DC baseball community as Coach A, and his family during an extremely difficult time. (more…)

Fundraiser to Support the La Bonne Vache Staff After Devastating Fire

By Prince Of Petworth

3265 Prospect Street, NW

Lots of folks have been asking how they can help after learning about the devastating fire at La Bonne Vache Sunday night. A GoFundMe has been launched for the staff:

“This gofund is for the La Bonne Vache staff after the electrical fire on Sunday evening forced the restaurant to close.
La Bonne Vache has been a neighborhood staple since opening. The owners give back to the community every chance they get and have been a bright spot for so many people. Now, in this unimaginably difficult time, it’s our turn to give back and support their La Bonne Vache family.

While insurance is expected to cover the restaurant and property damages, the staff will be out of work without pay for the foreseeable future. (more…)

“urgent fundraiser to secure legal representation for a close friend and domestic violence survivor who desperately needs our help”

By Prince Of Petworth

photo by Erin

Thanks to a volunteer with Migrant Solidarity and Mutual Aid (MSMA) for sending this fundraiser:

“I am launching this urgent fundraiser to secure legal representation for a close friend and domestic violence survivor who desperately needs our help. Three years ago, she moved to the United States to build a future. Instead, she spent the last couple years enduring severe domestic abuse from her husband. With no family in the country to turn to, she has carried an immense emotional and financial burden entirely on her own.

While local women’s resource organizations have provided critical support to help her find safety, she now faces her final, life-changing divorce trial at the end of this October.

Because of the incredibly tight timeline, we were unable to secure a pro bono attorney. However, a compassionate private attorney has stepped up to represent her and has generously reduced their standard retainer fee. She finally has a chance at a fair trial, but she cannot afford the cost of this representation alone. Winning this case means she can officially break free, secure her safety, and finally move on with her life.

Safety & Financial Transparency: (more…)

Fundraiser for victims of “house fire (that) has profoundly impacted the lives of three generations of the Nguessan family. With deep sorrow, we share that their beloved grandfather lost his life in the fire.”

By Prince Of Petworth

600 Block of Geranium Street NW photo by DC Fire and EMS Department

Martha shares the devastating news with an update and fundraiser request:

More details are in the GoFundMe page, but a few quick updates:

“The grandmother (Ndah), the 3 mo old and 6 year old were released from the hospital on Monday (10/12).

The mother (Jojo), father (Paterne Kan) and oldest child remain in their respective burn ICUs.

Immediate neighbors are in touch with the family daily and (as mentioned) have organized a GoFundMe campaign.”

The fundraiser says: (more…)

“Petworth Resident Loses Home To Fire” Fundraiser Launched for the Troxler Family

By Prince Of Petworth

4600 block 9th Street, NW

Thanks to a reader for passing on the GoFundMe to:

“Support the Troxler Family as they recover from a fire

For more than three decades, Sylvester Troxler Sr. has been a vital presence in his Petworth neighborhood, extending a warm welcome to family, friends and neighbors with a spirit of generosity that is increasingly rare. In a city frequently burdened by political and personal stress, Mr. Troxler and his beloved late wife, Kathleen Troxler, consistently offered a sense of calm, kindness and steadfastness. It was not uncommon to see Mr. Troxler tending to his garden or mowing his lawn, and often those of his neighbors, without seeking anything in return. He consistently demonstrates a friendly demeanor, always ready to offer an encouraging word or lend an ear to the neighborhood children as they discuss their sports activities.

On Monday, August 3, Mr. Troxler, his son and granddaughter, experienced a profound loss when their house was engulfed in flames. (more…)

September 12th: “Drink Beer. Save Turtles.® at Juneberry Garage in Washington, DC”

By Prince Of Petworth

From our friends at Juneberry Garage (6810 Cameron Drive, NW) via the Turtle Survival Alliance:

“Come spend a Saturday afternoon with Turtle Survival Alliance at Juneberry Garage in Washington, DC, for a special Drink Beer. Save Turtles.® on Saturday, September 12 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM!

In celebration of Art All Night on Upper Georgia Ave. There will be live music and the opportunity for a paint-and-sip activity from 12 to 2 PM, where a portion of proceeds will be donated to support turtle conservation. Sign up for the paint-and-sip here!

Throughout the event, (more…)

The Prestigious Electric Coney 0.5K Race is this Labor Day!!

By Prince Of Petworth

“Electric Cool-Aid – 512 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
Monday, September 7 • 11 AM – 6 PM”

From our friends at Ivy & Coney:

“A race for slackers, has-beens and underachievers! Come “run” around and eat some hot dogs at DC most prestigious foot race.

The Electric Coney 0.5K (Labor Day (9/7) is the world’s oldest annual race of any distance and ranks as one of the world’s best-known road racing events. Attracting an elite field of slackers, nobodys and has beens, the event attracts tens, and possibly dozens of spectators along the route, making it Shaw’s most viewed sporting event.

The course runs through 0.5k of winding roads, (more…)

“DC Nepali Restaurateur Launches Month-Long Fundraiser for Nepal Flood Victims”

By Prince Of Petworth

1342 U Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Following the devastating flooding in Nepal this week, Kathmandu – Tapas & Cocktails on U Street is launching a month-long effort to raise funds for those affected.

Beginning today through the end of September, owner Dipesh Acharya, who was born in Kathmandu, will donate a portion of the restaurant’s sales directly to Nepal’s Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund.

For Dipesh, (more…)

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