Fundraiser

via GoFundMe

Thanks to all who passed on the GoFundMe for Jahari:

“My sweet 10-year-old grandson, Jahari, has faced two devastating events in just a week. In his own neighborhood, a teenager, known for robbing young kids in the area, held a gun to Jahari’s head and stole his personal scooter. His mother, a protective educator, hoped that after a week of recovery, a birthday party might give him a small sense of normalcy, so she allowed him to attend his friend’s party. The two friends decided to ride scooters in the neighborhood. Tragically, as they were in the bike lane, Jahari and his friend were hit by a reckless group of illegal ATV riders. Jahari was left in the street bleeding, and his friend suffered injuries as well.

Jahari now faces (more…)

“Dear PoPville,

I’m reaching out with a GoFundMe for a community member in need. The husband was detained by ICE in December and the mother and three children are now trying to self deport, but need help in the meantime. As a new mother myself, I cannot imagine the pain this family is experiencing.”

The GoFundMe says:

“Help a Mother of Three Support Her Family after Husband’s Detention Ernesto*, a devoted husband and father, was on his way to his job in construction in Washington, DC on December 10 when he was detained by ICE, leaving behind his loving wife, Ana*, and their children – two daughters, age 7 and 8, and a 3-year-old son. With Ernesto in a detention center thousands of miles away in Texas, Ana is left to care for their three young children alone, all while struggling with the heartbreak of their separation. (more…)

Fri, March 20th, 7 pm
Children’s National
7144 13th pl NW

Tickets here.

From an email:

“Perch Supper Club is a Washington, DC–based dining experience from Chef Sam Molavi and Spencer Launer, created out of a shared love of bringing people together over exceptional food, thoughtful wine, and meaningful community. With each gathering, Perch aims to pair hospitality with purpose — supporting causes close to our hearts.

We couldn’t imagine a more meaningful way to relaunch Perch than in support of Children’s National.

February 25 marks one year since Spencer and Alison’s daughter, Leni, underwent open-heart surgery. Born with a ventricular septal defect (VSD), Leni’s arrival brought immense joy, followed by months of uncertainty.

Reflecting on that year and the care that carried their family through it, Spencer and Alison shared: (more…)

From GoFundMe:

“My heart is broken. This is Carlos Castillo Molina. He lived and worked in DC and commuted to his various jobs by scooter. Last night was going to be his last scooter ride. Carlos had finally bought a car and he was on his way to pick up the key from the seller. Excited for him, Carlos’s 16 year old brother shared a scooter with them with both looking forward to surprising their mother and bringing home the family’s first car. Then a hit and run driver hit them from behind. The driver abandoned his car and fleed on foot. The DC police are trying to find him. Carlos likely never knew what hit him as he was declared dead at the scene. His brother has been hospitalized with life threatening and possibly head injuries.

I have represented Carlos and his family since 2016 when he was 17. In 2023 I helped them win a grant of asylum. Carlos’ green card application was pending and just awaiting an interview. He had very difficult childhood and traumatic life in El Salvador. (more…)

Thanks to a reader for passing on the GoFundMe:

“On February 13th, around 2:06 p.m., my family’s life changed forever. My little brother, Kenny Jimenez Rivera, just 26 years old, suffered a tragic accident in the 4100 block of Kansas Avenue NW, northeast of Washington, D.C., while working with his girlfriend. They were riding an electric bicycle when they were struck by a garbage truck, leaving them critically injured.

Kenny was a very cheerful, playful, fun-loving, vibrant, and kind young man. (more…)

Update: If any community members have tips or information about what happened, please contact Humane Rescue Alliance’s Humane Law Enforcement team at 202-723-5730, option 1.

“Dear PoPville,

This past weekend, a malnourished, disabled, and severely neglected senior Yorkie was discovered in the garbage of a DC apartment complex after being thrown down the trash chute. She was miraculously discovered by someone who called animal control, and rescued by Miri’s Haven Senior Dog Rescue.

We’ve named her Apple. She arrived to us (more…)