From an email:
“We (ANXO) are hosting another DC Abortion Fund Fundraiser this Wednesday (8/31) from 4pm-9pm at our Kennedy St location at 711 Kennedy St NW. We have a keg of our DCAF cider (all locally foraged apples from DC) and a cocktail on draft that we will be donating 100% of the proceeds for all night to DC Abortion Fund. (more…)
From an email:
“Local bands and artists Emmett Williams, All Her Muses and Boy Meets Pearl are playing a fundraiser for Potters’ House Pay It Forward program. (more…)
via GoFundMe
“Dear PoPville,
A dear friend of mine passed away completely out of the blue on August 1st. He leaves behind a beautiful young son who will never know his dad, and an extremely impressive daughter who he doted on constantly. Dan was an incredible friend and an even better father. He was a pillar of his small Alexandria community where he was known to walk large groups of kids to school every morning.”
From an email:
“Join DC-area pastry chefs and passionate home bakers on Saturday, August 20th from 10 am – 1 pm outside Femme Fatale in Cleveland Park for a Bakers Against Racism bake sale that raises funds for the DC Abortion Fund. A complete list of bakers can be found at this link, with items available for presale.”
“Dear PoPville,
A dear friend of mine is in a custody battle for her daughter and needs our help. While our small but mighty community has been able to help in many ways, we just don’t have the resources to support the added costs of legal services. We are still far from our fundraising goal and she needs to replenish the retainer soon.
My hope with this effort is that we can bring the vast collective resources in our DC community to help this amazing mom and the tiny human she is raising with so much love and grace in this world.”
The GoFundMe says:
“One of the best humans we know needs our help. Because she is in the midst of a difficult custody dispute with her ex, this ask is a lifeline for a beloved who will need to remain anonymous for now.
Our dear friend fled the home she shared with her ex, to seek safety for herself and her 7-week-old child last year. (more…)
A reader asks: “Can anyone share any opportunities for support, volunteering, or donations for Helping migrants bused from Texas and Arizona? I hope our region will do what we can to support these folks searching for a better life. I’d like to do my part but am not sure where to start.”
Here’s one but please add others in comments:
The GoFundMe says:
“Hi, my name is Katie and I am fundraising for a Venezuelan family of 4 that arrived in Washington, D.C. last week on a bus from Texas (see here for more information). The family is fleeing Venezuela’s violence, corruption, and extreme poverty, and plan to seek asylum here in the United States. They were dropped off on the curb of Union Station with a backpack and a desire to give their family a better life here in the U.S. (more…)
Josh “Pookie” Quijada via GoFundMe
“Dear PoPville,
My boyfriend, Josh “Pookie” Quijada, had a stroke last Monday. He’s a healthy 34-year-old and doctors are still trying to figure out what happened, but he’s very lucky to be alive. (more…)
14th and Buchanan St, NW
Thanks to Corinne for passing on the GoFundMe for Gedera Market:
“Hi my name is wendim I am fundraising for Ethiopian family who has these business for a long time and on July 4th their business caught on fire by fireworks thrown by unknown persons and now they lost all their asset and goodwill they have been working with. So I am asking anyone can do what ever you can to support and rebuild their business back..”
Joe Schinosi via GoFundMe
Very sad news readers have passed on from the Queen Vic:
“Some of you may have heard that our friend Joe Schinosi passed away earlier this week. Joe helped us open The Vic back in 2011 and was our friend long before then. His death has hit us hard and we are still struggling to process it so we don’t have the words right now. Joe’s funeral will be held on Friday August 12th at 10.30am at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Please consider donating to help his family with the costs.”
The first Perch Supper Club
From an email:
“Perch Supper Club is a new & intimate dining experience in Washington DC from Chef Sam Molavi and Spencer Launer. Each dinner pairs seasonal ingredients with delicious wine, music, and company. All proceeds will go to non-profits that are changing the world. (more…)