“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…)
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…)