Support Vendors Affected by the Microburst Storm


Hello Reader,

We have an important ask for help.

On Saturday, July 11th, a fast-moving storm ripped through Clark Park towards the end of the West Philly Bizarre vendor market. Some vendors made it out in time; many were stuck in the rain, working to protect their inventory, equipment, and safety.

Some vendors lost most, if not all, of their inventory - from books and art to decor and furniture. It was heartbreaking to see waterlogged books, art facedown in mud, displays swept away, and broken glass in the grass.

Many of our vendors are low-income and/or from marginalized communities. They rely on vending income to pay their rent and put food on the table. The loss of inventory and equipment could set them back hundreds of dollars and prevent them from vending again. Any amount helps!

West Philly Bizarre

West Philly Bizarre is a non-profit vendor market providing low-cost vending opportunities to West Philadelphia’s underserved and marginalized communities. Sign up for our newsletter!

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Hello Reader, We have an important ask for help. On Saturday, July 11th, a fast-moving storm ripped through Clark Park towards the end of the West Philly Bizarre vendor market. Some vendors made it out in time; many were stuck in the rain, working to protect their inventory, equipment, and safety. Some vendors lost most, if not all, of their inventory - from books and art to decor and furniture. It was heartbreaking to see waterlogged books, art facedown in mud, displays swept away, and...

Hello Reader, We have an important ask for help. On Saturday, July 11th, a fast-moving storm ripped through Clark Park towards the end of the West Philly Bizarre vendor market. Some vendors made it out in time; many were stuck in the rain, working to protect their inventory, equipment, and safety. Some vendors lost most, if not all, of their inventory - from books and art to decor and furniture. It was heartbreaking to see waterlogged books, art facedown in mud, displays swept away, and...

Hello Reader, We have an important ask for help. On Saturday, July 11th, a fast-moving storm ripped through Clark Park towards the end of the West Philly Bizarre vendor market. Some vendors made it out in time; many were stuck in the rain, working to protect their inventory, equipment, and safety. Some vendors lost most, if not all, of their inventory - from books and art to decor and furniture. It was heartbreaking to see waterlogged books, art facedown in mud, displays swept away, and...