“Dear PoPville,
Our friend and neighbor, Billy, lost everything in an electrical fire early Sunday morning , and his cat Jules was hospitalized. She later died of her injuries, but the emergency vet bill was very high. We created this go fund me to help him start rebuilding his life.”
The GoFundMe me for local DC business, Routine Appliance Repair, says:
“Hi! This is Cristy and Rudy with Routine Appliance Repair.
Our van Big Bertha is down with an engine failure. Meanwhile we were using our personal vehicle to work. Unfortunately between August 2nd to August 3rd, someone broke into our personal vehicle and damaged the ignition to the car.
We are not sure how long we will be closed. Please help us get back on our feet. (more…)
Silvia Murillo via GoFundMe
From the GoFundMe:
“On July 8, my 74 year-old mother was randomly attacked at the Safeway on Columbia Road. The assault continued where she was punched, kicked and even struck with the attacker’s shoe. Her injuries required an emergency room visit. A week later she can still barely walk, with bruises and welts sustained on her legs and lower body. (more…)
Dzhoy Zuckerman via GoFundMe
From GoFundMe:
“In the early hours of July 15, 2023, local bike legend and ray of sunshine Dzhoy Zuckerman was murdered. Dzhoy was a friend to all who knew them, a parent to their child, and a deeply loved partner to Cathryn Smith. (more…)
Alani Flores via GoFundMe
Thanks to R. for passing on: “Our hearts are with Powell student Alani Flores and her family after a devastating car accident last week. Her father and sister were also injured but have been released from the hospital. Here is a link to a fund to support the family if you would like to contribute. Thank you for sharing. (more…)
Nasrat Ahmad Yar via GoFundMe
Thanks to Jackelyn and all who passed on this incredibly sad GoFundMe for the family of Nasrat Ahmad Yar.
“Dear PoPville,
I am involved with the family of Nasrat Yar, the Afghan military interpreter recently murdered while driving for Lyft. We are also hoping to have people attend the funeral, as the family is without friends or family of their own here.”
More info from the Fundraiser (more…)
From an email:
“The Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, so we’re doing the only things we know how to do, which is make jokes and raise money: DC’s best immigrant and first generation comedians will be at the Yours Truly DC hotel on Thursday June 15th at 8pm for another humanitarian stand up show.
This is our fourth show, and we’ve already raised almost $20,000 from tickets and donations! (more…)
via GoFundMe
“Dear PoPville,
Many of your readers were so kind to support native Washingtonian Kimmy Clark’s gofundme page as she battled cancer this past seven months. I’m very sad to let you know that Kimmy passed away peacefully this past Friday leaving behind her husband Tim and their two children, ages four and eight. Her obituary can be found here. Many folks have asked how they can support their family during this difficult time. We have been pointing them to this Go Fund Me page. Thank you for your continued support of this family.”
Diaz family via GoFundMe
“Dear PoPville,
I work in a local DC ICU and a coworker of mine’s 2 children (ages 8 and 18) were in a devastating car crash on Friday morning and are both in different local hospitals in critical condition. We have started a GoFund me to help him and his wife who are taking time off work, and traveling between hospitals in order to take care of their children. My coworker is the kindest person and always puts family first and often works many overtime shifts in order to care for his children and wife. (more…)
Jefferson Perez via GoFundMe
So much senseless violence. Another sad fundraiser sent from a reader for: “Jefferson Perez, the 17 year old who was killed near Roosevelt High School, there is a fundraiser for his funeral” (more…)