“Dear PoPville,
A leader of the Rosedale Community is trying to fundraise for new uniforms for the dance crew at Benning Courts. Any help sharing would be amazing.”
The GoFundMe says:
“As you all know I have been doing this for many years. I love working in my community. With that being said, we need your help. We have a group of youth who dedicate their free time doing something that they love and that’s dancing. (more…)
Thanks to Brightwood resident Lauren Woods for sharing this awesomeness: “I won a grant to make my dream of a local authors book vending machine a reality in DC. My Kickstarter campaign for the DC area’s first book vending machine is live!”
The Kickstarter says:
“Hi, I’m Lauren Woods, a Washington, DC author. I’m newly dipping into bookselling. I want to make it easier for people to find great local literature, with Washington, DC’s first book vending machine, featuring DC-area writers. (more…)
Another tenant from this week’s terrible fire at 11th and W St, NW could use some help. From the GoFundMe:
“Our wonderful nanny, Julia Ruiz, lost everything in a fire when her apartment went up in flames in the early morning of September 11. She and her family were fortunately unharmed, but she’s devastated to have lost her home and everything inside. In the year she’s been with us and caring for our daughter Madison, she’s become our family. We’d be so grateful for any assistance in getting her back on her feet.”
A GoFundMe was put together for the folks who suffered that terrible fire earlier this mroning.
Ed. Note: Cody used to be the GM at Nanny’s and I can vouch is one of the nicest guys in the world.
The GoFundMe says:
“My brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Cody and Emily, recently lost everything they own in a house fire. They had only moved in three weeks prior and were thrilled to have a great location, (more…)
1342 U Street, NW via Crushed Skate Shop
Crushed Skate Shop writes on their IG:
“Since starting Crushed in January 2020 right before the pandemic started, we’re no stranger to tough times and the pressure that comes along with it. With no stimulus help and starting the shop with almost nothing (If you were there you know) we have always tried our best to keep up with our immediate communities needs and beyond. This has been one of our biggest challenges especially being that we are the only skate shop here in Washington DC. We always believed in building together as a community and our goal has always been to create a sustainable, thriving environment for skateboarding in Washington DC and our surrounding areas. In these past 4 years we have been able to accomplish so much together in a short amount of time. Breaking down stereotypes, opening communication and increasing knowledge with folks outside of our skateboard community, hosting events to bring everyone together, bringing DC its first and very own Nike SB Dunk, encouraging skateboarding to help with mental health/stress/anxiety, fundraisers, protests, my absolute pleasure introducing/reintroducing new and returning people to skateboarding, and so much more. (more…)
photo via GoFundMe
“Dear PoPville,
I don’t know if you’re familiar with HIPS, but we are an organization that has operated for 30 years in DC, providing services and support to people who are impacted by sex work and drug use. This summer, we have the opportunity to purchase the building that we currently operate out of, ensuring that we won’t be subject to continual rent hikes and the threats of having to relocate. We have launched a capital campaign to help us secure funds for a downpayment of our H Street building.” (more…)
Thanks to B and J for sharing this sad fundraiser for the woman tragically killed by a falling tree branch last week:
“Support Sarah Noah’s Memorial Fund
Early on the morning of July 10th, our beloved Sarah Noah was tragically taken from this world far too soon in Garfield Park of Capitol Hill, DC. As we grieve this unfathomable loss, we are reminded of the fragility of life and are grateful for the countless joyful memories we shared with Sarah. (more…)
via GoFundMe
“Dear PoPville,
My friend, Timoteo Murphy is an artist and needs some help from his community. He was stabbed 9 times by a stranger on June 7th in Dupont Circle. He saved his friend and fellow artist from being sexually assaulted. The attacker has been apprehended but my friend . The link has all the details of the incident. He’s active community member and such a good soul. I really want him to focus on healing instead of trying to make money.”
From ANXO:
“We are having a Dog Adoption Event with Rural Dog Rescue this Sunday from 1-3PM at Brightwood Pizza (711 Kennedy St. NW).
From an email:
“Perry’s (1811 Columbia Road, NW), the Japanese restaurant and rooftop in Adams Morgan is raising money for Taru, a 16-month-old toddler battling Dilated Cardiomyopathy, a rare heart condition that impacts 1 out of every 100,000 children. To support Taru and his family, their friend James Beard Finalist Chef Masako Morishita and Cold Fire Lab, a fermentation lab specializing in filamentous microfungi, are collaborating on a special Tempeh Teriyaki Burger. (more…)