Fundraiser

“Help us save CRUSHED SKATE SHOP”

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

“Help HIPS Secure DC’s Harm Reduction Home”

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

Fundraiser for woman tragically killed by falling tree branch last week

By Prince Of Petworth

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…)

“Support Timoteo Murphy’s Road to Recovery. stabbed 9 times by a stranger on June 7th in Dupont Circle”

By Prince Of Petworth


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.”

“Tempeh Burger Fundraiser at Perry’s”

By Prince Of Petworth

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…)

“On April 14th, in the middle of the night, two dear members of our community lost everything due to a tragic fire in their home.”

By Prince Of Petworth

S. passes on the GoFundMe for “Community Support for Aresa and C’Mya from MV Calle 8”:

“On April 14th, in the middle of the night, two dear members of our community lost everything due to a tragic fire in their home. Aresa and her six-year-old daughter, C’Mya (from Mundo Verde Calle 8 first grade), just experienced a life-altering tragedy which they are still mourning and processing. It all happened so fast, and if it weren’t for the neighbor’s pounding on their door in the middle of the night, things could have been much worse. By the grace of God, the entire family is safe, however, the family only has what they were wearing that night. Their home is deemed a total loss, including the loss of C’mya’s pet cat – Benji. (more…)

“Heartbroken Families File Lawsuit Against District Dogs, Inc. on Behalf of Eight Cherished Dogs That Drowned”

By Prince Of Petworth

You can see their fundraiser here.

From a press release:

“Eight families whose beloved dogs drowned on August 14, 2023, while in the custody and care of the Northeast location of District Dogs, Inc., filed a lawsuit today in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia against District Dogs, Inc. and its founder and Chief Executive Officer, Jacob Hensley. The families of the drowned dogs—Elsa, Josie, Malee, Maple, Marcel, Memphis, Pepper, and Zeni—have brought claims to hold Defendants accountable for their gross negligence, trespass, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and violations of District statutes relating to unfair or deceptive trade practices. (more…)

Help Save Bloombars and Bloombars’ Founder’s Home!!

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I’m writing to you as a friend of John Chambers and BLOOMBARS, his wonderful, family-friendly art space in Columbia Heights. Things have been rough on small arts organizations since Covid, and John is in immediate danger of losing not only Bloombars but his home, because he sunk everything into keeping his small non-profit art center alive.”

From Spotfund:

“Fifteen years ago, my friend John Chambers quit a great job to follow a dream. He turned an old building into a community art space in the up-and-coming Washington D.C. neighborhood of Columbia Heights. He called it BloomBars. The intention was never to serve alcohol but to serve art and build community. Over the years, singers, musicians and writers of all types came together to be nurtured as artists and human beings. Toddlers learned how to play drums there. Teenagers became poets there. Musicians stood on a stage for the first time there, and went on to celebrated careers. It’s the kind of family-friendly place that every parent wants in their neighborhood. With a social justice mission, no one was ever turned away for lack of funds. (more…)

“Save our suds: A local brewery on the brink”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I’m hoping you can spread the word about the plight of Hellbender Brewing Co., a nearly decade old NE DC institution that’s trying to party its way out of a bad situation. With a little help from its friends, Hellbender is planning an event on Saturday to raise the funds it needs to buy a new boiler and get back to brewing.

As a longtime resident of the area, I don’t want to see Hellbender go the way of 3 Stars, a great neighborhood taphouse that went under just shy of its 10th birthday. Please help save our suds!” (more…)

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