Photo by PoPville flickr user angela n.
From Catholic Charities DC:
“How to Help
Catholic Charities is working to serve an increasing number of families throughout the D.C.- region. To meet this growing demand, there is an urgent need for food to replenish our food pantries, as well as personal care items such as tissues and soap, and cleaning products for our program sites. Below are some ways people can immediately support those in need: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Sam the man Burns passed away on March 7. He was such a cornerstone of DC. There is an official GoFundMe here. There has already been a private service for his family, but there will be celebratory events after it’s safe to gather, I’m sure. Here’s something I wrote. -Courtney”
“I love life: all the drama, all the pain, all the passion, all the joys, all the highs, all the lows. We don’t write the script.”
Sam Burns 2002
Sam. The. Man. Burns.
What can I say about you that hasn’t already been said? I know everyone you left in your powerful wake is praying that wherever you are grants you the same healing, magic and salvation you gave to us when you were behind the decks. You were an idol, a god, a mentor, a friend, a force, a man. I am not going to pretend like I knew you better than I did, but I will share 3 lessons that came from you. (more…)
From Daniel: “Number nine in Logan Circle posted photos of all of their bartenders with their Venmo accounts”
Thanks to Maggie for sending:
“I saw your article on the DC Virtual Tip Jar, and have been looking for something like this all week! My partner and I paired the spreadsheet with a randomizer, so that anytime we grab a drink from the fridge (or a meal) we can tip a restaurant worker at random.
I wanted to share with you, although there’s no css/styling yet as I’m not a developer. Works great though!”
UPDATE: a Virtual Tip Jar for Salon/Spa/Tattooers, etc.
“Dear PoPville,
I’m reaching out today as my compatriots and I at the barbershop have been discussing our futures through this uncertain time.
Our shop has been closed now since March 7th to do our part as citizens to curtail this virus. While we still retain our jobs at this time, many of us in the (Beauty) Industry have not been so lucky. Just like the much of the service/restaurant industry, we do not get paid unless we are working, having hands in hair, and as one might imagine this comes with risks to ourselves, our families, our clients, the city et al. Unemployment would amount to a fraction of a fraction as far as we are considered.
We feel we have not seen our industry represented besides the other areas of Service in the media. We have seen wonderful apps materialize such as Virtual Tip Jar, But there is no spreadsheet cell for Salon/Barbershop/Stylist. There has been much outreach to the restaurant community and they still have walk-ins stocked and product to move. Though their solution may be short lived, they have skills on which they can pivot. We are rooting for their success! Outside of doing house calls, which may be our one saving grace (though still comes at great risk) we have no export beyond our touch. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
The family of the homicide victim last week (shooting on Quebec Street NW of Malik Brown) has a GoFundMe for expenses.
Malik’s mom is a teacher at my son’s daycare and she was so proud of him. You can see in the GoFundMe description that he recently graduated from Marshall University with a degree in computer science. He wasn’t doing anything wrong, he was just walking to work.”
I got off to a bit of a late start this year – this awesome event is March 15th at Boundary Stone (116 Rhode Island Ave NW in Bloomingdale) – and like previous years – anyone who donates $20 or more gets a free PoPville t-shirt at the event. I’m out of larges but have plenty of small, medium and XL. Of course any amount helps so thanks for considering! Last year team Boundary Stone crushed it! Please help us again this year – thanks!!
2824 Georgia Ave, NW
From an email:
“Last summer, Here’s The Scoop! announced its opening and its desire to bring together community. Now, Here’s The Scoop! is partnering with Esperanza for an ice cream happy hour that will raise money to support local immigrant students.
The Esperanza Education Fund is a volunteer-run organization that provides scholarships and professional mentorship to college-bound immigrant students in DC, Maryland, and Virginia — regardless of their immigration status. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I’m hosting a Happy Hour at Sorellina on Valentine’s Day on behalf of Voices on the Border, a small but mighty NGO that works on human rights and development in El Salvador. I’m a teacher and on their board of directors. We’re raising $1000 for a teacher’s salary in a small community in El Salvador. See flyer (above) for more information about the teacher, Maria Orellana. People can donate online to Maria’s cause here. Sorellina will donate a portion of a specialty cocktail to Maria, and we’ll have a computer set up to do donations on site. Come to Sorellina (Friday 5-8pm) and start your Valentine’s Day off by supporting Maria. Have a Heart for a Teacher on Valentine’s Day!” (more…)
From an email:
“Billentine’s Bingo! a fundraiser for Billy dog
Black Cat (1811 14th Street, NW)
Feb. 13th, doors @7:30pm
Free to play!!! Killer Prizes!!! Bring cash for donations
Before Valentine’s Day hits, come play Bingo and show a little love to a true local heartthrob. Billy, DC’s most handsome cockerspaniel, has had some unfortunate health issues lately, so we’re raising funds to help cover a portion of his extensive medical bills. Free to play, but please consider donating.”
Thanks to all who passed on the GoFundMe for this very serious situation:
“Lidia’s world has recently been turned upside down. Last month, after wrapping an early dinner on a rare Sunday night off, Lidia was headed home to relax and rest for her next shift. She woke up in a hospital bed with no recollection of how she got there or why she was there. What Lidia did know was that she could no longer move her arms or her legs. (more…)