Local DC Tool Library in Twin Oaks burglarized with over $10K in losses, fundraiser launched

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Local DC Tool Library in Twin Oaks burglarized with over $10K in losses, fundraiser launched

The DC Tool Library (1390 Taylor St NW) was created in 2020 by Green Neighbors DC, who were motivated by how other tool libraries had strengthened local communities. Offering free access to more than 500 tools, the Tool Library was recently burglarized several times over the course of a week, with more than $10,000 worth of tools stolen. They’re looking to raise funds to replace tools and improve security.

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Help provide housing for 10 unhoused neighbors this winter

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Help provide housing for 10 unhoused neighbors this winter

The average median household income for Ward 4 is just over $94,000 (according to DC Health Matters). Juxtapose that with the ugly truth that, every year, as a community, we lose neighbors to hypothermia and overexposure. You can help.

Winter is here.

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Black Fire documentary film explores DC's Black-owned independent Jazz label

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Black Fire documentary film explores DC's Black-owned independent Jazz label

The Home Rule Music and Film Preservation Society is taking a closer look at a specific chapter in our city’s musical story: Black Fire Records, a Black-owned independent jazz record label that started in DC in the 1970s. They’re raising funds via a Kickstarter campaign to complete the project.

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Local school PTAs organize fundraisers to help their students and families

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Local school PTAs organize fundraisers to help their students and families

While COVID-19 has definitely thwarted schools’ ability to fundraise, local Petworth schools are still holding holiday fundraisers to benefit their students. Many local families have been hit hard by COVID-19 and are still in need of assistance. Donating to your neighborhood school if you are able is a great way to give back to your hyperlocal community. The schools thank you in advance!

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Shop at Safeway this month and they'll donate to Roosevelt High School

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Shop at Safeway this month and they'll donate to Roosevelt High School

Roosevelt High School is teaming up with the Safeway Foundation’s third annual School Spirit campaign to help raise funds on behalf of Roosevelt.

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Del Barrio invites you to celebrate the holidays and donate to a great cause: kids!

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Del Barrio invites you to celebrate the holidays and donate to a great cause: kids!

Taqueria del Barrio is sponsoring several holiday events this weekend, from cookie-making to cocktail enjoying, with donations to children’s groups being at the forefront. You’re invited to come celebrate! Check ‘em out…

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Get funky and funny for a fundraiser for the homeless at Howard Theatre

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Get funky and funny for a fundraiser for the homeless at Howard Theatre

The Home for Homeless [H4H] initiative will be hosting its third fundraiser at Howard Theatre on Sunday, December 16 at 5:30pm. All proceeds go to the Miriam's Kitchen. Doors open at 5:00pm. It’s music, comedy, food and more all for a great cause!

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Powell Elementary opens online auction with wide array of amazing items

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Powell Elementary opens online auction with wide array of amazing items

Want to have Diane Rehm at your book club? How about suite-level tickets to see the Wizards and Capitals? With Powell Elementary’s third annual online auction, you can bid on amazing items while supporting a wonderful Title 1 bilingual elementary school in the heart of Petworth. 

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Fish in the Neighborhood is close to opening, just needs a “push over the finish line”

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Fish in the Neighborhood is close to opening, just needs a “push over the finish line”

It was a busy Friday on April 14, 2017 when restaurant owner Bill White turned on the third fryer at Fish in the Neighborhood. The day started out great, cool with sunny weather and customers lining up outside on a Good Friday afternoon to order Bill’s seafood. That fryer, and a moment’s forgetfulness, changed Bill’s life and the fabric of the neighborhood.

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Highlands' owners raise awareness and funds for an issue near to their heart

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Highlands' owners raise awareness and funds for an issue near to their heart

The owners of the Highlands, Moe and Berty Garay, lost their daughter Gabriela to a brain aneurysm last September. Out of the pain of that loss, they've decided to honor Gaby's memory through supporting a non-profit that was important to her. On June 2nd they are hold a fundraising event to benefit building a home for disabled adults in Moneague, Jamaica called Gaby's House. 

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Homestead kicks off a cancer awareness fundraiser & Kentucky Derby drink specials on Saturday, May 5th

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Homestead kicks off a cancer awareness fundraiser & Kentucky Derby drink specials on Saturday, May 5th

TWO RACES, ONE GREAT CAUSE: Homestead Supports Brain Cancer Awareness with Kentucky Derby Fundraiser

Homestead restaurant and bar (and friend of Petworth News) is launching a special Race for Hope fundraising event on Saturday, May 5th from 3pm-7pm.

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The popular Bourbon & Bluegrass festival returns to Lincoln's Cottage in May for 2 fun days

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The popular Bourbon & Bluegrass festival returns to Lincoln's Cottage in May for 2 fun days

President Lincoln's Cottage has its biggest fundraiser of the year next month on May 19th and 20th (2-5pm), and like every year, it's surely going to be an awesome event. Bourbon and Bluegrass brings together a family-friendly event of food, drink, games and music on the grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home, where President Lincoln used to vacation to get away from the White House.

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Petworth Farmers Market fundraiser Monday, 4/23 at Ten Tigers Parlour

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Petworth Farmers Market fundraiser Monday, 4/23 at Ten Tigers Parlour

The Petworth Community Market has its 2018 Kick-Off Fundraiser at Ten Tigers Parlour (3813 Georgia Ave NW) on Monday, April 23rd from 6:30 to 9:00pm. The market needs funds to help cover the cost of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Women, Infants and Children (WIC) benefits at the market, along with the city's exorbitant fees.

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Roosevelt student heads to Australia to run down under

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Roosevelt student heads to Australia to run down under

Roosevelt High School has its share of champions, from scholars who went to France and other countries to the Rough Riders football team. Add one more amazing Petworth teen to that growing list, Taahir Kelly, who's headed to Australia to run in the Down Under 18th Annual International Games. It's an amazing opportunity for this 17-year old, and he could use your help with raising funds for the trip.

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