via Go Fund Me

“Dear PoPville,

About a year ago I moved EOTR, and my next door neighbor, Sybil, is an incredibly sweet woman who was formerly unhoused/homeless, and now lives in a home owned by her elderly mother. The home definitely needs repairs, but having been homeless before, Sybil loves it. Sybil is kind and caring, she feeds a colony of feral cats, and is a wonderful person. Sybil works selling papers for StreetSense.

Sybil’s mom has always paid the taxes on the house, while Sybil pays the utilities and upkeep on the house. For reasons unknown, her mother stopped paying the taxes about 2.5 years ago, and notified Sybil a few weeks ago that she has to pay the $7,200 in back taxes, or the home will go to tax sale. (more…)



via GoFundMe

“Dear PoPville,

My name is Clarissa. I’m a DC resident whose mom has been hospitalized since 02/16/2022 with pancreatitis and other complications caused from pancreatitis. Currently, she is hospitalized at UPMC Montefiore in Pittsburgh, PA.

My mom’s name is Michelle and she is a lover and a warrior. She has been through so much in her life, including beating breast cancer in 2015/2016. Through everything she has been through, she has remained a funny and loving wife, mom, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She is the oldest of 11 children and is truly the life of the party. She is sorely missed at home, especially by her 9 year old daughter. She is the best mom to my older brother, little sister and me. She supports us and loves us for who we are, and for that we are eternally grateful for her.

Like many people around the world, my mom has been struggling with loneliness throughout the pandemic. This long term hospitalization has not made the loneliness any easier. For those who are unable to donate monetarily, mail would also be a meaningful reminder of love and support for my mom. I’m hoping some of the love she has put out into the world, can come back to her, in a time of need. For anyone interested in sending mail, please private message me on Instagram at c_leopatra, or email me at [email protected].

My mom’s biggest wish is to make it home and also make it to a beach. We are hopeful with her will power and strength, both of these wishes will come true!

*She has also always wanted to attend the Cherry Blossom Festival, and has not yet had the chance since I have moved to DC. I’m praying I will be able to bring her there next year!

Much love to DC and beyond,
Clarissa ”

If you are able to donate financially please do so here.



via Perch IG

From an email:

“Perch Supper Club is a new & intimate dining experience in Washington DC from Chef Sam Molavi and Spencer Launer. Each dinner will pair seasonal ingredients with delicious wine and intriguing conversation. All proceeds will go to non-profits that are changing the world.

[Check out the menu] (more…)


Kate is the volunteer who organizes our Adoptville post each week and is an all around good person who could use our help.

From GoFundMe:

“At 34.5 weeks of pregnancy I started having having intense pain and high blood pressure. I was diagnosed with not only severe pre-eclampsia but also was told my gallbladder was inflamed to the point of needing to be removed.

My team told me I had to deliver the baby immediately and admitted me for induction. They put me on meds to stabilize my pressure and try to stave off removing my gallbladder right away so I wouldn’t have to undergo birth and an additional surgery simultaneously.

After 4 days of trying to deliver the baby it was clear the induction wasn’t working; my body was not responding. Every failed intervention was more time my baby and I were at risk. I was devastated and also knew my daughter’s safety was a priority so I underwent an emergency cesarean and delivered my daughter, Tabitha. (more…)


From an email:

“This Sunday, May 8th come picnic with us for the empowerHER Mother’s Day Luminaria at the Lincoln Memorial.

LUMINARIA is a whimsical display of personalized bags honoring loved ones on Mother’s Day. You can purchase a LUMINARIA bags here, for $25 donation, in honor of a loved one or in memory of a loved one. 100% of the proceeds go to empowerHER programs for girls under the age of 23 who have lost their mothers, the programs and mentorships are offered at no charge to the girls and their families.

The Luminarias will be on display at the steps of the Lincoln from about 6 pm – 10 pm and anyone is welcome to join us and enjoy the beautiful sight. There will be a speaking program and live music from 7-8:30 PM (more…)


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