A SPECIAL IN MEMORIAM DONATION PAGE FOR BARRI ARMITAGE
This page is in memory of one of our press-mates, Barri Armitage, author of Double Helix, winner of the Washington Writers’ Publishing House’s Poetry Prize in 1993.
The Armitage family has requested that donations be made in lieu of flowers to the Washington Writers’ Publishing House, who passed on November 3, 2026, at the age of 89. We are deeply sorry for their loss. More about Barri’s life here.
We are very grateful for your support in memory of this talented poet. The Washington Writers’ Publishing House is a 501c3 nonprofit, cooperative literary press, publishing writers from DC, Maryland, and Virginia since 1975. Our mission is to publish and foster the rich diversity of writers in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. All monies raised support our vital and vibrant literary efforts.
Donations can be made here via electronic payment: here at our PayPal site
Checks can also be mailed. They should be made payable to: Washington Writers’ Publishing House
Washington Writers’ Publishing House
3883 Connecticut Avenue NW #709
Washington DC 20008
Attention: Len Kruger, WWPH Treasurer.
Please note on the check that this is for the Barri Armitage In Memoriam. Thank you!
Rest in peace, Barri.
