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“The chef-owner of Pesce in Dupont Circle, Andrew La Porta, suddenly passed away on Friday, Feb 5th.” Fundraiser for Family Launched

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

The chef-owner of Pesce in Dupont Circle, Andrew La Porta, suddenly passed away on Friday, Feb 5th. He is survived by his wife and two small children. It seems they’re closing the restaurant according to a report. A GoFundMe page has been set up to support the family. I wonder if you can post something to let the community know and support his family? Thank you very much.”


via GoFundMe

From the GoFundMe:

“Andrew La Porta passed away of natural causes on Friday, February 5th, 2021. He was only 48 years old. (more…)

“Pal-entines Day Virtual BINGO with Poppy Flowers to support N Street Village. Thursday, February 11th at 7pm.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“Celebrate Pal-entines Day with Poppy Flowers and N Street Village Virtual BINGO! For friends near, far, wherever they are- a $10 donation gets you a board, or play the odds with 2 boards for $15. Amazing prizes from Poppy! All are welcomed, visit www.nstreetvillage.org/palentines to learn more. All proceeds benefit N Street Village, DC’s largest service provider for women experiencing homelessness.”

“For every shoe purchased with our design, the net proceeds will go to support the Black Cat”

By Prince Of Petworth

These are so sweet and will help the Black Cat – Win, Win!! From Black Cat:

“We’re excited to announce we’ve partnered with Vans and their Foot The Bill program to create this #VansCustoms Era. For every shoe purchased with our design, the net proceeds will go to support the Black Cat. Limited to 500 pairs! Shop Here.”

8 Peas Bakery “bake sale will benefit A Wider Circle”

By Prince Of Petworth

From 8 Peas Bakery:

“Mark your calendar! Our next bake sale is
Tuesday January 26, 2021

(Inclement weather plan: Friday, Jan 29 @ 3-5pm)

Our January bake sale will benefit A Wider Circle

We will be using the funds raised through this bake sale to create care kits for A Wider Circle to distribute to individuals and families affected by homelessness in our community.

An anonymous donor has pledged to match every donation made to our January bake sale, dollar for dollar up to $1,000. This is very exciting news! We are so grateful for the generosity of everyone who is able to donate to our effort.”

Check out the goods here.

“Asking for help is just as hard as accepting it, but COVID-19 wreaked havoc on the world and definitely put a strain on working families and businesses, our family of 5 is no exception.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I am a independent DMV hairstylist, making home visits since 2016, whose business was literally crushed during COVID. I am going to be building from the ground up again this year. I currently do not have my own vehicle, needed to safely get to and from work. I am diabetic and have asthma, have 2 young ones with asthma and have a elderly parent with cardiac complications on dialysis, who I only get to see 1x per week, but still need to protect by keeping myself away from exposure.

Here is a link to my GoFundMe for you to read more.”

“Fuel the People: Black-Owned Restaurants Feeding Our Unhoused Neighbors”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Since the attack at the Capitol Building, 5 local Black-owned restaurants have been working tirelessly to provide meals for our unhoused neighbors throughout DC. In partnership with local grassroots mutual aid group @fueltheppl, Open Crumb, Taste of Jamaica, Heat da Spot Cafe, Chez Dior and Po Boy Jim have made over 1,100 meals for the community to support unhoused DC residents that have been impacted and/or displaced by the current state of emergency in DC. (more…)

“Family loses home in Eastern Ave fire”

By Prince Of Petworth


via GoFundMe

“Dear PoPville,

Reaching out for some assistance from the wider community in helping a family in my neighborhood who lost their home recently due to a house fire.

From the GoFundMe:

“On Monday night, January 4, a longtime Takoma DC family’s home was destroyed by fire. The house was home to three generations, with kids in the local DC Public Schools, and loving care provided by their grandmother. They lost all their personal belongings, and even gifts from Christmas. They are staying with relatives in the area until more resources are available. (more…)

“This family is truly in need of a Christmas miracle.”

By Prince Of Petworth


via GoFundMe

“Dear PoPville,

This family is truly in need of a Christmas miracle. Fundraiser by Bianca G. Moreno-Martinez: My kitchen is falling apart! Help! They’re dealing with a special needs boy, unemployment, the father’s stroke, mother’s injury, and a house fire that damaged their kitchen, and all survived Covid this year. Bianca, who is just 23, has been working hard to advocate for her family on Nextdoor and is getting a little help (with issues not even listed on the GoFundMe), but could really use money for desperately-needed house repairs and to catch up on their mortgage and utilities.”

“tips on which local orgs need the most help right now?”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Vincent


Thanks to Emily for asking this morning:

“Looking to donate most of my $600 stimulus check. DC friends — any tips on which local orgs need the most help right now?”

See all the initial responses in this thread. Please add your recommendations in the comments. Thanks!

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