Fundraiser

12th Annual Brent Elementary Holiday Tree Pre-Sale Begins

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“The Brent Elementary School Parent Teacher Association will hold its 12th annual Holiday Sale from Thursday, December 1st – Sunday, December 4th and its online sale from November 8th – 29th. Proceeds are used to provide critical resources to students.

Beautiful fragrant Fraser fir trees, greenery, Hanukkah items, and more will be available for presale starting November 8th at www.brentholidaysale.org. The outdoor, on-lot sale will run from Thursday, December 1st, through Sunday, December 4th and, in addition to trees, will include wreaths, garland, poinsettias, winterberry, and Hanukkah items. All customers will also have the popular option to have their trees delivered on the day of purchase and the option for in-home setup. (more…)

“Rage for Roe: A Halloween Bash to Support The DC Abortion Fund”

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“Calling all our best ghouls, ’tis the season to RAGE for Roe!

Nothing spookier than losing our bodily autonomy, get ready to scare BACK and support your local community fighting for health, education, and defending our rights! Proceeds support the DC Abortion Fund!

Join us for a night of spooky mischief with Tara Hoot, enter the costume contest with your best ensemble, dance the night away with beats by DJ Chan Don, and photographer Farrah Skeiky will be roaming to snap your portrait! (more…)

Fundraiser to Benefit Breast Cancer Research this Wednesday at the new Whitlow’s in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I wanted to share a fundraiser that I’ve organized to raise funds to prevent and cure breast cancer! I was diagnosed in 2019 at just 34 years old and finished treatment in 2020 (RIGHT before Covid hit). Unfortunately, this is all too common – breast cancer is now the most common cancer worldwide, and I’m dedicated to doing what I can to end this terrible disease.During the first year of the fundraiser in 2022, we raised $9,205, and with donation matches, the grand total was $20,440!

I’m hosting an in-person benefit bingo night called “Boobs for Bingo” THIS Wednesday, October 19 at the new Whitlow’s in Shaw. It’s going to be a fun night of bingo with gift card prizes donated by local businesses. Tickets can be purchased here.

I’m also selling plants, candles and raffle tickets – available at www.plantitpink.com! (I currently have 80 plants in my little condo!). Raffles include: (more…)

“After a COVID hiatus, the giant, blowout Rummage Sale at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church is back this month”

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“After a COVID hiatus, the giant, blowout Rummage Sale at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church is back this month. [Saturday, October 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m]

We’ll have kitchenwares, jewelry, men’s/women’s and children’s clothing. All leftover items will be donated to the guests of our food kitchen, Charlie’s Place, and other neighboring nonprofits and shelters.

A lot of people in the greater community seem to rely on our discounted and gently-used items.

Our church is on Connecticut Ave, just north of the Dupont Metro, across from the Washington Hilton.

Full details below (more…)

“Supporting Afghan Refugee’s Fundraiser”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I’m a volunteer with the Immigrant and Refugee Outreach Center, and through that process, I’ve met Sultana Amani and her family. The Amanis came to the US in August 2021 after the Taliban took control of Kabul, and are amongst the over 6000 Afghan refugees have been resettled in the DC area in the last year.

Last week, a suicide bomb at a school in Kabul killed more than 50 students, mostly girls, who were studying for college entrance exams. Sultana is trying to raise money for their families via a Go Fund Me, but her limited network makes it hard to find folks who can contribute. (more…)

“BloomBars Celebrates 15 years with a CALL to Action”

By Prince Of Petworth


3222 11th Street, NW

From the wonderful BloomBars:

“Tag, you’re in It! BloomBars Celebrates 15 years with a CALL to Action: https://gofund.me/29bbf1f7
Watch all the way through and you may see yourself, and if we missed, know that you are apart of our story and more vids to come! Please help spread the word, send a video testimonial, reach out and say hello, and donate as you are able!”

BLOOMBARS: Help A Community Treasure Stay Open

“BloomBars has been a community institution for Columbia Heights, Washington, DC, and beyond for the last 15 years. Whether it’s giving artists and creatives a platform to grow and share their gifts, providing children and families with early-childhood-development programs, or community members with a safe, alcohol-free space to connect across our many divides, BloomBars has been a constant. (more…)

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