Fundraiser

Justice Jam at Wonderland Ballroom Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“There’s a $10 suggested donation for tickets, with all event proceeds benefiting two great local charities: DC Abortion Fund and the Central American Resource Center (CARECEN). The Jam is being organized by Petworth Persists, a neighborhood activist group formed to build on the momentum of the Women’s March.

Here’s the Justice Jam Facebook event, and here’s the Eventbrite page where people are encouraged to purchase tickets ahead of time.

Additional details about the show are below. (more…)

“The force behind the drive are two magnanimous sisters already understanding that if you’re in the position to help then lend a helping hand.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“Students going back to school often look forward to the chance to pick out new school clothes and new favorite pens, notebooks, backpacks and other school supplies. However, that rush of back to school shopping is a luxury some cannot afford.

Two students with big hearts took this into consideration and sprung into action to help their community be prepared for the upcoming school year. Taylor J and Trinity B created a Back 2 School Supply Drive for children in need. People can donate packs of pens, pencils, binders, notebooks and other new to gentle used school items now through August 12th, 2017 at Starrs Second Story Boutique (3903 Georgia Ave NW). Donations will go to the Park View Elementary school. (more…)

Fundraiser for Firefighter Injured Responding to Capitol Hill Fire August 3rd

By Prince Of Petworth

From Facebook:

“Breakfast for Dane
August 9th
Tomorrow at 8 AM – 12 PM
Tune Inn Restaurant & Bar
331 Pennsylvania Ave, SE

Please join Scorched Souls M/C at the The Tune Inn for a fundraiser to help our young Brother, Prob. FF. Dane Smothers Jr. We’re asking for a $20 donation – The Tune Inn will be providing breakfast and drink specials. All proceeds will go to Dane.

Looking forward to seeing all of you there Wednesday!!”

District Taco is Always Delicious, Particularly So Today – Buy a Burrito to help “purchase school supplies for underprivileged children”

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“District Taco is partnering with the National Center for Children and Families (NCCF) for Back to School Burritos! District Taco will be donating $1 from every regular Burrito and Breakfast Burrito sold on Monday, August 7th, 2017 to NCCF. The funds will be used to purchase school supplies for underprivileged children in the DC Metro area. (more…)

Fundraiser for Project Amal ou Salam at Ivy and Coney at 5pm

By Prince Of Petworth

From Ivy & Coney:

“Today at 5 PM – 9 PM
Ivy and Coney
1537 7th St, NW

CELEBRATE CHILDHOOD : Come out for a fun-filled evening and help support Project Amal ou Salam’s August workshops in Lebanon for displaced Syrian kids. Your $10 cover and 20% Ivy & Coney’s proceeds *all night* go directly to the organization.

Twice a year Project Amal ou Salam hosts a week of workshop for children ages 5-17 to do do arts, music, health, sports, and photography. Learn more here: http://projectamalousalam.org/“

Fundraisers for Families Displaced by Fire in Truxton Circle

By Prince Of Petworth


via GoFundMe

“Dear PoPville,

The displaced neighbors [8 people from the 200 block of Morgan St, NW] are working with the Red Cross for some short term needs, but in addition a neighbor has started a GoFundMe to bridge some gaps.

A Facebook group has been set up to track progress and help organize other donations and efforts as needed.

And BKK Cookshop on NY Ave is donating 10% of their proceeds next Tuesday, July 25 to help those displaced as well.”

“The school community would like to support through helping with counseling services, memorial costs and additional family expenses.”

By Prince Of Petworth


via GoFundMe

“Dear PoPville,

A local elementary school student drowned while at the pool with her family last Saturday, and the family is seeking funds for counseling (presumably for the three other children in the family) and her memorial. I am not affiliated whatsoever, but it’s such a heartbreaking story that I felt compelled to share. The family could use the community support.”

From GoFundMe:

On Saturday, July 1, J’da Symone Gadson, 7 year old student at West Education Campus died in a pool accident while with her family. J’da was one of the sweetest children in our second grade class. She loved to learn and was a tremendously hard worker. J’da had her own sense of style and came to school each day with a bright smile. She will be truly missed by her classmates, teachers and West family. Mother Shawnice Winslow and her three children are having a difficult time coping with the loss. The school community would like to support through helping with counseling services, memorial costs and additional family expenses.

“Wiggin Out for Sickle Cell Fundraiser at the Dirty Goose” Next Thursday

By Prince Of Petworth


913 U Street, NW

From a press release:

“It’s time to dust off the wigs and turn out for a good cause. Thursday, July 13th from 5 to 8 pm, Sick Cells and The Dirty Goose will be hosting a fundraiser and awareness event for sickle cell disease (SCD). The event, taking place at 913 U Street NW, will include a fashion show by fashion designer, wig enthusiast, and an adult living with SCD, Tristan Lee. There will appearances by DC Drag Queen, Miss Labella Mafia, and local chef and foodie Renny Vonne. The event will also include have a raffle (see some of the prizes below).

Tristan is a model, actor, poet, and fashion designer. He was diagnosed with SCD at six months old and suffered a stroke when he was 9. He made an 80% recovery but used the stroke as an inspiration to start acting. In his words, “if people were going to look at me, I might as well give them something to look at.”

Tristan’s fashion line, Divo Star, is designed to raise awareness about SCD. During the event, Tristan will present 10 gender neutral looks from his collection. His pieces include summer denim rompers and overalls worn by men and women. We’ll also have a Q&A session, lead by Morenike Ayo-Vonne, to Tristan about his life with SCD.

Wiggin Out For Sickle Cell has worked with DC establishments for raffle prizes. We listed some of our favorite prizes below: (more…)

‘Charity Off The Hook’ Seafood Fundraiser at Ivy City Smokehouse Monday

By Prince Of Petworth

“Charity Off The Hook (COTH) is pleased to announce its seventh annual fundraiser will return to ‘The Tavern at Ivy City Smokehouse’ on Monday, July 10th, 2017 from 6-10 p.m. The seafood-centric celebration raises money for several noteworthy charities in the region for a night of incredible seafood and drink prepared by top chefs in the Washington, D.C. One evening for the entire local food community to come together and focus on raising funds and awareness to some truly worthy charities. (more…)

Fundraiser for Capital City Public Charter School Families Displaced by Huge Fire Saturday Morning

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I am a teacher at Capital City Public Charter School. Four of our families were displaced by the apartment fire this weekend at 13th and Peabody and literally escaped with nothing but the clothes on their backs. I started a gofundme to help with the many expenses they will be facing. Please donate if you can!

Three families from Capital City Public Charter School were affected by an apartment fire at 13th and Peabody St. early on June 24th. The fire started before dawn and residents escaped through smoke-filled hallways and down ladders with nothing but the clothes on their backs.“

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