PAY IT FORWARD: Maryland resident helps those in DMV who fled Afghanistan
Images of thousands of Afghans fleeing the now Taliban-controlled Afghanistan were hard to watch and captured headlines for weeks. Now, as those same refugees are being resettled to our area, many are starting their new life in America with nothing.
PAY IT FORWARD: 15-year-old gives back in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month
FOX 5 is continues to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a young man who is paying it forward by giving back to the communities most in need.
15-year-old paying it forward by giving back to his community
15-year-old Omar Fulcar is from the Dominican Republic and volunteers with several non-profits connected to the Fairfax County Health Department. FOX 5 and Easterns Automotive Group wanted to Pay It Forward by awarding Omar with a check for $1,000 to continue his good works in the community.
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The number of families experiencing food insecurity has grown in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. One organization in the DMV has seen that need increase and their goal is to provide restaurant quality meals to families in need. FOX 5 stopped by to pay Feed the Fridge and visit and surprise them with a check courtesy of Easterns Automotive.
PAY IT FORWARD: Beyond the Backpack provides families with school resources
After a very rough year, many kids are heading back to the classroom. But for many parents the pandemic has left families strapped for cash and unable to supply everything their students may need.
PAY IT FORWARD: Goods for Good works to fill the gap
The team was so excited when Easterns Automotive commended their efforts to support local children and families and donated to the Beyond the Backpack initiative.
PAY IT FORWARD: Beyond the Backpack
Beyond the Backpack is a current project that is providing families with school aged children resources that go beyond pencils and paper!
PAY IT FORWARD: For the Kids MD working to help critically ill children
Two Maryland men are Paying it Forward by helping critically ill children through their organization For the Kids MD.
PAY IT FORWARD: For The Kids MD working to help critically ill children
A Maryland organization is committing its efforts to help critically ill children.
Paying it forward with For the Kids MD
Two Maryland men are using their blessings to help families with critically ill children.
PAY IT FORWARD: Local organization empowers LGBTQ youth in DC region
FOX 5's Maureen Umeh visited SMYAL (Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders), an organization that empowers LGBTQ youth, by keeping them focused and prepared.
PAY IT FORWARD: Local organization empowers LGBTQ youth in DC region
June is Pride Month and while it’s supposed to be a month to celebrate the LGBTQ community -- not everyone is feeling the love.
PAY IT FORWARD: Virginia pastor's 'bike ministry' helps change lives one bicycle at a time
When a Virginia pastor's bike was stolen he became inspired to help change lives one bicycle at a time!
PAY IT FORWARD: Virginia pastor's 'bike ministry' helps change lives one bicycle at a time
Pastor Robbie Pruitt of the Church of the Holy Spirit in Leesburg started what he calls a “bike ministry.” He works in his backyard to refurbish bikes that have been thrown out with the trash or have been donated to him.
Virginia pastor’s ‘bike ministry’ helps change lives one bicycle at a time
When a Virginia pastor’s bike was stolen he became inspired to help change lives one bicycle at a time!
PAY IT FORWARD: Big surprise for pastor who started Virginia Bike Ministry
FOX 5 and Easterns Automotive Group surprise a pastor who turned a stolen bike into an opportunity to pay it forward with the Virginia Bike Ministry.
PAY IT FORWARD: Virginia Bike Ministry
FOX 5 is checking out a local pastor who turned a stolen bike into an opportunity to pay it forward in a segment sponsored by Easterns Automotive Group.
Paying it Forward during Nurse Appreciation Week at Children's Hospital
FOX 5’s Maureen Umeh is helping to Pay it Forward during Nurse Appreciation Week at Children's Hospital!
Nurse surprised with special reunion with 8-year-old patient
Nurse practitioner at Children's National Leanne Mckenzie is surprised by a special 8-year-old patient with a gift and tears of gratitude during National Nurses Week.
PAY IT FORWARD: Feeding DC nurses during National Nurses Week
FOX 5 is at Children's National to feed some hungry and well-deserving nurses as well as hearing their personal experience helping others battle COVID-19 for the past year in a segment sponsored by Easterns Automotive Group.