Fundraiser

Fundraiser to Support Sumah’s West African Restaurant Devastated by Fire

By Prince Of Petworth

The GoFundMe page says:

“Sumah’s West African Restaurant is a long-standing, loving business establishment in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It has been a staple in the DC community for over 20 years.

On Wednesday, November 28th, 2018, a fire broke out and burned the restaurant down. It is by the grace of God that everyone got out alive and the firefighters were able to put out the blaze. While the physical establishment burned down, the love of Mr. and Mrs. Sumah, their family and friends, still stands.

This is a time where we as their community family should stand up, support them and help them rebuild! They share so much love and kindness to others that heals the soul through their food! It is rare to find people who genuinely love to help & bless others simply through their craft of food. (more…)

“Santa is coming down from the North Pole and stopping at Atlas Brew Works!” Sunday

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“Santa is coming down from the North Pole and stopping at Atlas Brew Works! Whether naughty or nice, bring the family (including well-behaved dogs) for a fun day of pictures on Santa’s lap and Atlas’ delicious solar powered craft beer. Pictures are gratis (please bring your own camera) but Santa is accepting donations to go towards his fundraising efforts for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

Donate to Santa’s St. Baldrick’s Campaign here.

WHAT: Santa Comes to Atlas Brew Works
WHEN: Sunday, December 9, 11am-2pm
WHERE: Atlas Brew Works, 2052 West Virginia Avenue NE
COST: Free (donations accepted to support the St. Baldrick’s Foundation)“

Tricia McCauley Memorial Herb Garden Planned for LeDroit Park – Needs Your Support

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email: “A group of us in Bloomingdale are attempting to raise funding to support construction of the Tricia McCauley Memorial Herb Garden in LeDroit Park, with construction scheduled to begin early in the New Year.”

For those not familiar with Tricia you can read about her tragic story here. She was a beloved member of Bloomingdale and so many other communities. RIP.

The fundraiser says:

“Friends and family of Tricia McCauley, in partnership with Common Good City Farm, are honoring her legacy through the creation of the Tricia McCauley Memorial Fund. The fund will preserve Tricia’s love of herbalism and teaching through supporting the ongoing cultivation of the medicinal herb garden, now The Tricia McCauley Memorial Herb Garden, as well as herbalism workshops at Common Good City Farm. (more…)

Help Boxers from D.C.’s Headbanger’s Boxing Gym Head to to Salt Lake City to earn a spot on the 2020 Olympic Boxing Team.

By Prince Of Petworth

From a GoFundMe:

“These young men are chasing their dreams to qualify for the USA Boxing Team and earn a spot on the 2020 Olympic Boxing Team. These young men will be traveling to Salt Lake City, Utah. We leave December 2nd and return December 9th. Please help them with a generous donation that will help with making dreams come true. All donations are appreciated. Thank you from the Headbangers Boxing Team.”

“A Benefit for Gun Safety in honor of Tom Marmet: Thanksgiving Weekend” at Roofer’s Union in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“As many of you already know, Tom Marmet, the son of Roger Marmet – one of Roofers Union’s owners – Roger Marmet, was killed in a senseless act of gun violence on October 24th, 2018.  Tom was driving home from his fellowship as a social worker at SOME (So Others Might Eat) and hit by gunfire when he passed an alley in the Trinidad neighborhood.  Tom, 22, was a great young man who I had the fortune of watching grow up as he worked with us at Ripple Wine Bar when school allowed.

We are all extremely saddened by this loss and find ourselves looking for ways to speak and act out against senseless gun violence in DC.  First on the agenda, will be over Thanksgiving weekend (11/23-11/25) when Roofers Union will dedicate the weekend as a benefit to Tom Marmet and all the other victims of gun violence in DC.  On Friday November 23rd, we will be joined by many Tom’s friends and representatives from Everytown for Gun Safety. (more…)

Public Option/Nomad Dumplings Delicious Fundraiser Tonight

By Prince Of Petworth


1601 Rhode Island Ave, NE via Public Option

From an email:

“The Public Option is hosting a food popup/fundraiser tonight with Nomad Dumplings (making dumplings, fried rice, and fried noodles tonight 6:00-10:00pm)

With all proceeds going to the following cause:

“We are raising money for high school students in rural Honduras for the NGO @educate2envision. The fundraiser is to help send them to High School. (more…)

“Stand Up with Immigrant Youth!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Noviembre de Niños: Stand Up with Immigrant Youth!

This month CAIR Coalition is focusing the spotlight on our Detained Children’s Program and the clients we serve through our Third Annual Noviembre de Ninos: Stand Up with Immigrant Youth!

Over 40,000 unaccompanied children were apprehended at the United States’ southern border in  FY 2017. CAIR Coalition’s Detained Children’s Program provides crucial legal services to this population, many of whom are severely traumatized by the violence they have experienced or witnessed in their home country, and are eligible for legal immigration relief in the United States. We are inspired by the youth we serve and we are taking this month to focus on how we can all work together to better meet their needs. We are asking you, our community, to spread the word and join us in Standing Up with Immigrant Youth this November. (more…)

“We need donations of food or funds to provide their Thanksgiving meal”

By Prince Of Petworth

“PoPville peeps,

I volunteer with Charlie’s Place, a tremendous DC homeless program in Dupont Circle that provides meals and counseling to the homeless in the neighborhood. I’m hoping the PoPville community can come through as usual to show this little DC charity some Thanksgiving love. We need donations of food or funds to provide their Thanksgiving meal – see the list above.

Because everybody wants to volunteer on Thanksgiving Day, (more…)

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