Fundraiser

“Support your local Stylist/Barber!”

By Prince Of Petworth

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…)

“He wasn’t doing anything wrong, he was just walking to work.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“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’m Shaving My Head to Raise Money for St. Baldrick’s and Their Fight Against Childhood Cancers

By Prince Of Petworth

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!!

“Have a Scoop for Scholars” Thursday 5-7pm at Here’s The Scoop! in Park View

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

“We’re raising $1000 for a teacher’s salary in a small community in El Salvador.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“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…)

“Billentine’s Bingo! a fundraiser for Billy dog”

By Prince Of Petworth

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.”

Fundraiser Launched for Beloved Bartender “She woke up in a hospital bed with no recollection of how she got there or why she was there.”

By Prince Of Petworth

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…)

Mark It – Cupid’s Undie Run in Washington, DC is Feb. 8

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Victoria Pickering

From an email:

“On February 8 – hundreds of Washingtonians will brave the cold in just their undies during Cupid’s Undie Run, the nation’s largest pantless party and mileish run for charity.

The event raises awareness of neurofibromatosis (NF), a genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body, and fundraises for NF research through the Children’s Tumor Foundation (CTF).”

“Love animals, and want to do something to support Australian wildlife? Join us at DC Brau on Saturday 25 January, noon- 5pm!”

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“Love animals, and want to do something to support Australian wildlife? Join us at DC Brau (3178 Bladensburg Rd NE) on Saturday 25 January, noon- 5pm!

Crafting for Critters is a local group of volunteer crafters making donated products that help animal rescue efforts. Bird nests, joey pouches, bat wraps, and a variety of other items requested by various rehab groups are on the menu. Knitting, crocheting, and sewing patterns will be available. (more…)

“Clothing & Necessities Drive for Family displaced by Fire in NE DC”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Lisa for sharing:

“Early Sunday morning (Jan 5, 2020), a fire gutted a duplex row house in the 400 block of Madison St. NE, displacing a family of 8 who have lost everything.

The family is stable and recovering. Matriarch of the family, Mrs. Caviness-Bey sustained 2nd degree burns to her face and arm and broke her wrist and pelvis when she jumped from the second floor bedroom nearly escaping the fire after dropping her 2 year old grandson out the window to safety. The other two granddaughters ages 14 and 7 are also doing well and were able to get out the front door escaping the fire. The family dog was found safe, and is now being cared for by a neighbor.

ANC 4B09 Commissioner LaRoya Huff has organized a Donation Drive, to take place on Wednesday, January 8th from 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Riggs-LaSalle Recreation Center. They are working with the family to determine next-steps as regards setting up a GoFundMe account as well.

CLOTHING and NECESSITIES DONATION DRIVE FOR THE FAMILY: (more…)

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