PAY IT FORWARD: Home makeovers for survivors of trauma with Oasis Alliance

When a person or family experiences trauma, the road to recovery can be difficult and sometimes lonely. The Oasis Alliance is a local organization helping survivors heal by transforming their homes into warm, safe havens. Their interior design team works with survivors to bring in soothing colors, textures, and furniture that lift their spirit and help their hearts to heal. Founder, Danielle Woodhouse-Johnson says their work goes beyond adding a rug or a picture…the love and support given to families truly makes an impact. Sponsored by Easterns Automotive Group.

Pay it Forward: Walter Johnson Stem Club

What do you get when you take a few smart and talented high school students with hearts to give and pair them with youngsters eager to learn about science? You get the Walter Johnson Stem Club!

PAY IT FORWARD: Celebrating teachers heading back to school in Bowie

Schools across the region are back in the business of educating students so it's only fitting that our Pay It Forward focuses on those that are tackling the task of doing the teaching. FOX 5's Claire Anderson is in Bowie at Kenilworth Elementary showing teachers how much we and Easterns Automotive Group appreciate all they do!

PAY IT FORWARD: Helping families fighting childhood cancer

Just two days before Christmas Ryan Darby’s family was hit with devastating news. Ryan had cancer. He was just 6-years-old then and battled through 3 ½ years of treatment. He’s been living cancer free and is starting college classes in the fall. But the Bethesda family and community have not stopped fighting for families dealing with pediatric cancer. They are paying it forward through Just TRyan it!