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).”
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…)
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…)
From an email:
“Tuesday, December 10th, Franklin Hall is hosting their first annual Gingerbread House Competition benefiting the Capital Area Food Bank. Great Lakes Brewing Company and Bell’s Brewing Company are donating Gingerbread House Kits for the participants in exchange for a non-perishable food item to donate to the Capital Area Food Bank. (more…)
DaMarkus Thomas Memorial Fundraiser via GoFundMe
Joe passes along the very sad news and fundraiser:
“It is with deepest sympathy and grief that we mourn the loss of DaMarkus Thomas, a beloved member of the Smoke & Barrel family. DaMarkus was kind, funny, thoughtful, and an all-around stellar man. His infectious smile could light up any room, and he had a knack for making people want to be around him. (more…)
From DC Bike Party:
“It’s chilly outside but DCBP is keeping it spicy Wed 13th 730 wheels up, 8pm sharp
We’re celebrating pumpkin spice with a ride end TBA. Wear a fav sweater/rock some orange +we’ll have some DCBP shirts! We’ll be raising $$ 4 So Others May Eat & DC Central Kitchen”
From GoFundMe:
“Charlie was living in the same place in Dupont Circle for over 40 years before being forced out due to gentrification. For a variety of reasons, once he was forced to move he wasn’t set up for success and things haven’t worked out since moving to Mt. Pleasant a few years ago. Unfortunately, Charlie will soon be evicted and currently has no place to go. (more…)
11th and U Street, NW
From an email:
“Join fans of lemurs and conservation upstairs at Solly’s on U Street to benefit conservation efforts by the Duke Lemur Center in northeast Madagascar. Enjoy trivia (with one round dedicated to lemur facts!) and meet and mingle with fellow conservationists.
Solly’s will be donating 10% of upstairs bar sales to lemur conservation! And, a silent auction will benefit the Duke Lemur Center. Auction items up for grab include a lemur costume, lemur stuffed animals, home decor from Madagascar, and even a painting by a black and white ruffed lemur who lives at the Duke Lemur Center! (more…)
From an email:
“Sunday, October 27th
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
$20 in advance – who doesn’t love to save?
$25 the day of – more goes to Thrive
$50 Mi Casa es tu Casa (bonus home – see below!)
CASA Crestwood is an annual neighborhood tour of homes raising funds for the prevention of homelessness in DC. Read more about the amazing organization you will be supporting by attending CASA Crestwood, Thrive DC. (more…)
courtesy She Loves Me, 808 Upshur Street, NW
From an email:
“On Saturday from 10-6, we’ll (She Loves Me, 808 Upshur Street, NW) be hosting our first annual Dalia Day, featuring hundreds of dahlias by the stem grown locally by Belle Blooms Farm in Frederick.
For every dahlia you purchase, $1 will go to Ayuda, a local organization that provides legal, social and language services for thousands of vulnerable immigrants in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia every year.
It’s free to attend, and folks are encouraged to build their own bouquet, snag a single stem or just come to take some great pics.”