Local Bloggers Try To Raise Money To Save Charity From Shutting Down

Local bloggers are trying to come to the rescue of a Washington, D.C., charity whose imminent demise was reported on Sunday in The Washington Post.

Trustees of the domestic-abuse charity, Weave, decided two weeks ago to shut down the organization because of a financial crunch.

But a Web site dedicated to keeping the group’s doors open has brought in more than $50,000 since last weekend, the blog DCist reports.

The blog encourages readers to donate to the organization online and attend a fund-raising happy hour.

Prince of Petworth, a blog that chronicles restaurant openings, safety concerns, and other news about the Petworth neighborhood in Washington, ran part of a letter from the charity’s legal director asking for support.

Do you have a story of a charity in your city that has been saved from closing?