Fundraiser

Fundraiser for VAMOS! “a small powerful non-profit who partners with poor communities in Mexico to provide basic human services in an atmosphere of dignity, respect and love”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Vamos! Gallery Reception & Exhibit
Corner Store Arts
Saturday at 2 PM – 6 PM

A fun, casual wine and cheese reception held at The Corner Store, 900 South Carolina Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 benefiting VAMOS! – a small powerful non-profit who partners with poor communities in Mexico to provide basic human services in an atmosphere of dignity, respect and love. The exhibit Buscando Luz – Finding Light – features incredible photographs from DC based photographer Thom Goertel. Thom has shot around the world including many VAMOS! locations in Cuernavaca, Mexico. His work has appeared in National Geographic, The Wall Street Journal and many other publications.”

Fundraiser launched for “three-year-old King who was shot multiple times in a random act of violence”

By Prince Of Petworth


King via GoFundMe

“Dear PoPville,

On April 30, King, who is three years old, was shot three times in a drive-by shooting at 18 Place NE. King is in a local PK3 class. We didn’t even hear about it until his teachers sent a note home last week.

GoFundMe fundraiser

King is expected to recover, but is going to be in the hospital for a long time and has a tough road ahead of him. We’re devastated for him and his family and also really shocked that this hasn’t gotten more media coverage.

Here is the story from the Washington Post.

They’ve got a few of the details wrong (he is 3, not 4, and was shot three times not once). But other that the original report of the shooting, this is the only coverage I’ve been able to find anywhere.

We’ve set up a GoFundMe to support King’s recovery, with the permission of his family. 100% of the money will go to his mother on his behalf.”

“there will be food trucks, bounce house and lots of killer finds. Also, adorable kids hawking goods.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Lee Montessori Families Rummage Sale and Community Day

Lee Montessori Public Charter School
3025 4th St. NE
Saturday 10 AM – 2 PM

Please join Lee Families for our 1st Annual Rummage Sale and Community Day, running concurrent with the Great Brookland Yard Sale! Hundreds of toys, clothes, books, appliances, housewares, baby supplies, furniture and more to choose from.

Food Trucks! Face Painting! Bounce House!

All proceeds benefit the Lee Montessori PCS Family Teacher Association.

Our FTA sustains our food and clothing closets, has hosted tons of social events, launched a race and equity initiative, funded our teacher appreciation week, built a playground, hosted chickens, and is now supporting school efforts to create a second campus in Ward 7 or 8, and expand to the first in the nation public charter Montessori middle/high school.”

“Help Our Swann Soar!!”

By Prince Of Petworth


via gofundme

“Dear PoPville,

I am a single mother in Ward 1 (Georgia Ave) who has a daughter that is beating the odds. Morgan is a student at DCI who has been studying Mandarin for 7 years. Over the last 4 years Morgan has been dancing at Dance institute of Washington. She’s had the opportunity to dance for the Dance Theater of Harlem. Drexel University in Philadelphia, and recently she auditioned and was accepted into the prestigious Rock School of Dance in Philadelphia. She is a ballerina who dreams of studying Psychology and dance in college so she can become a therapist who incorporates dancing as a form of healing. Out of the $5,800 which is for tuition, room and board we have been able to raise almost all of the money except for $583.00. Any donations that are made are tax deductible, and I can provide the information when people make donations.”

“This year’s NE EATS will be at Dock 5 on April 28th, Proceeds go directly towards the mission of the Washington Jesuit Academy.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

This year’s NE EATS will be at Dock 5 on April 28th! The Washington Jesuit Academy (WJA)–a tuition-free school for young men grades 4 through 8 from underserved communities–is once again rallying some of DC’s best local food and beverage producers for the event. We’re expecting 40+ vendors–including 5 local breweries, 2 local distilleries, and a wide variety of food options.

Tickets are $75* and include all tastings. Proceeds go directly towards the mission of the Washington Jesuit Academy.

*Children under 8 are free, and kids activities will be provided.

For an updated vendor list and ticketing information, please visit the NE EATS website.”

5th annual Mount Pleasant House and Garden Tour is Saturday!

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“The 5th annual Mount Pleasant House and Garden Tour is April 21st. Tour from 2-5, cocktail reception from 5-7.

This year, the tour will also incorporate a wine tasting at Irving Liquors, one of our sponsors. Visit between 2-5, and they will donate 10% of all tasting sales.

Please join us, and please SPREAD THE WORD! It’s a great way to meet neighbors, find home inspiration, and enjoy a spring day…. all while supporting the local school.

All proceeds benefit Mount Pleasant’s neighborhood school, Bancroft. Bancroft Elementary is a Title 1, dual-language Spanish/English model DCPS school. The Bancroft PTO is a 501(c)3 non-profit, organized to provide and support programming and services to the students, families, and teachers at Bancroft ES.”

“The Righteous Babes of Bingo are back to host a benefit for Minds Matter DC!”

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“Today at 7 PM – 10 PM
Smoke & Barrel
2471 18th St, NW

The Righteous Babes of Bingo are back to host a benefit for Minds Matter DC!

We’re like, totally taking over Smoke & Barrel for a night of bingo, tacos and 90’s nonsense.

Bring Kelly, bring Dylan, and bring some cash for donations!

Minds Matter transforms the lives of accomplished high school students from low-resource families by broadening their dreams and preparing them for college success.

To learn more about Minds Matter DC: http://mindsmatterdc.org/

To make a gift: http://mindsmatterdc.org/donate/“

“I can’t imagine losing all your stuff AND your pet.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

A woman in my building (The Argonne, 1629 Columbia Rd NW), Ginger, lost everything this weekend when her sweet bulldog, Chacha, managed to trip a burner on her stove while trying to get trash on the counter. Chacha died in the fire, and all of Gingers stuff is completely gone. I didn’t know Ginger well, but almost everyone in our building knew her puppy since she would literally stop walking when she saw someone in our lobby and wait until they petted her.

I can’t imagine losing all your stuff AND your pet. To help her, some friends of hers have set up a go fund me page here.”

“I have a couple of tickets to Hamilton at the Kennedy Center that I am raffling off to benefit the Humane Rescue Alliance”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Erin

For those who got shut out of Hamilton tickets and or have a soft spot for pets:

“Dear PoPville,

I have two tickets, both in the orchestra section, for the Saturday, September 8th, 1:30 PM show.  The total face value of these tickets (including KC service charge) is $408.12.  For a chance to win these tickets, please donate to my fundraiser – http://support.humanerescuealliance.org/goto/alfred2018 – by Tuesday, April 10, 2018 ($25/entry; five entries for $100 – please mention “Hamilton raffle” in the comments on the donation page). The winner will be announced on April 11, 2018.  The more you donate, the more chances to win… and if you don’t win, you’ve helped many animals in need – it really is a win-win situation!”


“four-time Fashion for Paws runway model, Alfred”

“Once you opt in, you’re all set– every ride will round up, and that change that you don’t even notice goes to serving your homeless neighbors.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From N Street Village:

“On International Women’s Day, we launched a new partnership with Lyft, serving as the first local DC Round Up & Donate partner. For 6 months, DC riders have the opportunity to round up their ride to the nearest dollar, with that change going directly to N Street Village. We’re really excited with the opt in rates we’ve seen so far, but know that the power of this program will come from connecting with as many people as we possibly can. Once you opt in, you’re all set– every ride will round up, and that change that you don’t even notice goes to serving your homeless neighbors.”

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