Fundraiser

“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…)

“Support Groomer Mike’s Medical Fund”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

He has been taking care of my dog for years, and has always been so sweet and kind with him. Mike is the gentlest soul and I literally can’t stand to take my dog to anyone else. He’s such an important part of our dog community and everyone who knows Mike loves him. Levon’s dog groomer, Groomer Mike, is so beloved that there is often a 2-3 month wait to get appointments with him. It turns out he’s had some serious health issues and could use some help. I hope the DC dog community can rally”

From Mike’s GoFundMe:

“Our colleague and friend Mike, affectionately known as Groomer Mike, was hospitalized in early April with Pneumonia and is experiencing severe complications, that continue to affect his lungs and heart. (more…)

“Fundraiser: Phoebe’s Fight”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

We’re fundraising and holding an event/walk to raise money for my daughter Phoebe’s rare disease (SYNGAP1-Related Disorder).

You can read a profile I wrote about Phoebe on the SynGAP Research Fund site here.

You can also read about the Phoebe’s Fight fundraiser on the Sprint for Syngap site here.”

“sweet 15 year old tragically killed this week, an unintended target of the senseless gun violence in our community. She was truly a bright light”

By Prince Of Petworth


Niomi Russell

“Dear PoPville,

hoping you could share this Go Fund Me for Niomi Russell, the sweet 15 year old tragically killed this week, an unintended target of the senseless gun violence in our community. She was truly a bright light”

The GoFundMe says:

“Hi and thanks for reading.

We are deeply saddened and heartbroken to share the tragic passing of Niomi Russell. Not only was Niomi a beautiful person inside and out, Niomi was a cherished daughter, a loving sister, and a great friend. At the young age of 15, Niomi had her entire life ahead of her, however that was cut short when she was tragically murdered on Sunday, April 14th. (more…)

“he was an incredible dude and an amazing bartender at various spots around the city.”

By Prince Of Petworth


via GoFundMe

From GoFundMe:

“My brilliant and beautiful brother, Glenn Hill, died unexpectedly on Sunday, leaving behind his 18-month-old son Ezra and his wife Rachel, who is currently pregnant with their second child.

Our family is in shock and grappling to deal with this unfathomable loss, as are all who knew him. Our main focus right now is to surround Rachel, the love of his life, with support and care as she navigates raising Ezra and their new baby (another boy, due this summer) without Glenn. He was her rock, a steadfast and loving partner and an infinitely patient and capable father who delighted in his rascally, sweet-natured firstborn son and was eagerly anticipating meeting his second.

I know our grief is shared by the wider community, because to know Glenn at all was to love the guy. He was a beloved fixture of the DC nightlife scene for more than 25 years, a bright light in many a dimly-lit bar (Black Cat, Aroma, The Passenger, and Showtime, to name a few). (more…)

“Help family recover from house fire”

By Prince Of Petworth


via GoFundMe

The GoFundMe says:

“Hello, I am Yeira Melara, a 21-year-old who recently experienced a life-changing event. On April 14th at 12:40 am, our house caught on fire. It was a terrifying moment as my two brothers and I smelled smoke coming from my room. We rushed to find flames already engulfing the area. In a panic, I tried to douse the fire with water, but it spread rapidly. Next thing I see the fire spreading to my bed the flames started to get bigger and bigger. In the panic I tired to find the fire extinguisher but I wasn’t able to locate it. I started panicking until my 17 year old brother told me “yeira it’s too late we have to go” I knew in that moment that I had no choice but to evacuate… (more…)

“District Cup Announces 7th Annual Polo Tournament to Take Place on the National Mall, June 15th”

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“The TDC Foundation announced their 7th annual charity Polo tournament will be held on the National Mall on June 15th, 2024. The tournament has become a premiere Washington DC sporting, social, and cultural event—attracting thousands of guests from around the world, including young professionals, Diplomats, Members of Congress, C-Suite executives, and more.

Over the last six years, The District Cup has donated over $200,000 to local charities and generated millions of dollars for local business partners in the hospitality, catering, production, and transportation industries—including $1.5 million in revenue for minority and women-owned businesses. (more…)

“For Vanessa Villarreal Schwartz: Mom, wife, y hija”

By Prince Of Petworth

Greg passes on this very sad GoFundMe for Vanessa Villarreal Schwartz:

“Vanessa Villarreal Schwartz – mother, wife, daughter, niece, cousin, and friend – passed away in a tragic accident in the early hours of Sunday March 10, 2024. Vanessa was a beautiful young woman who lived her life completely dedicated to her 8-month old daughter Luciana (Lucy), her husband Michael, and her two parents Luisa and Jose. She was a sweet, generous, loving, and caring woman whose life was cut short by the negligence of a driver for what was supposed to be a safe ride home. (more…)

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