Holiday giving guide: How to support your communities with donations this Christmas
From food drives to toy collections, explore the best ways to give back and help those in need throughout your community for the holidays.
From food drives to toy collections, explore the best ways to give back and help those in need throughout your community for the holidays.
Santa brings holiday cheer to Maryland NICU babies, families
Santa helped bring some holiday joy for NICU families in Annapolis just before Christmas.
Santa helped bring some holiday joy for NICU families in Annapolis just before Christmas.
Mystery donor drops gold coin worth thousands in Salvation Army bucket
A Salvation Army location in Vermont recently received an unexpected and heartwarming surprise among its holiday donations.
A Salvation Army location in Vermont recently received an unexpected and heartwarming surprise among its holiday donations.
Must-see video: Father, son dramatically rescued from deep in the alligator-infested Florida Everglades
A father and son in Florida were rescued from the alligator-filled Everglades after their ATV ran out of gas -- stranding them shortly before sunset.
A father and son in Florida were rescued from the alligator-filled Everglades after their ATV ran out of gas -- stranding them shortly before sunset.
Season of giving: These charities are making a difference this Christmas
As the Christmas season approaches, a range of charities working tirelessly to support families and individuals in need.
As the Christmas season approaches, a range of charities working tirelessly to support families and individuals in need.
More people crowdfunded for basic needs like food in 2025, GoFundMe report finds
A new GoFundMe report shows a significant rise in people turning to crowdfunding for basic needs like food in 2025.
A new GoFundMe report shows a significant rise in people turning to crowdfunding for basic needs like food in 2025.
California dog found in Lincoln Park after 4 years, returned to family
The dog - who was microchipped - was recently found tied to the fence of a small shelter in Lincoln Park four years and seven months later - and 2,289 miles away.
The dog - who was microchipped - was recently found tied to the fence of a small shelter in Lincoln Park four years and seven months later - and 2,289 miles away.
'A miracle happened': Lifeguards rescue runaway dog swept out to sea in rip current
A beloved black lab mix named Sadie had luck, lifeguards and an AirTag on her side when she escaped from the San Diego home she was visiting and got swept out to sea by a rip current.
A beloved black lab mix named Sadie had luck, lifeguards and an AirTag on her side when she escaped from the San Diego home she was visiting and got swept out to sea by a rip current.
PHOTOS: Holiday lights around the DMV
FOX 5 DC viewers have shared photos and videos of their spectacular holiday lights and decorations!
FOX 5 DC viewers have shared photos and videos of their spectacular holiday lights and decorations!
'88 & Still Working': Viral GoFundMe helping Michigan vet retire
The Army veteran would have retired a long time ago, but for the past 13 years, life has not gone according to plan. His story was the substance of a viral video that took flight online this week - raising over a million dollars.
The Army veteran would have retired a long time ago, but for the past 13 years, life has not gone according to plan. His story was the substance of a viral video that took flight online this week - raising over a million dollars.
Watch: Michigan woman rescues raccoon stuck inside dumpster
The woman attempted using a metal trashcan and a cardboard box to get the raccoon out, but neither option worked.
The woman attempted using a metal trashcan and a cardboard box to get the raccoon out, but neither option worked.
❤️ U MITCH: Sign seen by millions during Brewers-Cubs game stirs curiosity
As hometown baseball fans celebrated a Brewers victory over the Chicago Cubs at American Family Field on Saturday, Oct. 11, a mystery emerged.
As hometown baseball fans celebrated a Brewers victory over the Chicago Cubs at American Family Field on Saturday, Oct. 11, a mystery emerged.
Thunderstorm sparks mysterious 2,000-mile journey for spooked California pup later found in Illinois
One theory behind the impressive journey is that Opie, while lost, was mistakenly thought to be dumped and unwanted. They might’ve then scooped him up to save him.
One theory behind the impressive journey is that Opie, while lost, was mistakenly thought to be dumped and unwanted. They might’ve then scooped him up to save him.
A real Trooper: Abandoned dog left for dead finds new, loving home year after Hurricane Milton
One year ago, an abandoned Bull Terrier was left for dead, chained to a fence along Tampa's Interestate 75 as storm surges from Hurricane Milton rushed around the poor pup.
One year ago, an abandoned Bull Terrier was left for dead, chained to a fence along Tampa's Interestate 75 as storm surges from Hurricane Milton rushed around the poor pup.
Quick-thinking off-duty officers talk suicidal man down from Maryland bridge
A suicidal Maryland man is alive thanks to the kindness and patience of police officers.
A suicidal Maryland man is alive thanks to the kindness and patience of police officers.
Watch: Nebraska baby born with rare cancer leaves hospital to cheers after months of treatment
A baby from Omaha, Nebraska, received a joyful send-off after spending six months in the hospital battling a rare form of cancer.
A baby from Omaha, Nebraska, received a joyful send-off after spending six months in the hospital battling a rare form of cancer.
Washington Gas crew face off in 'rodeo' to showcase skills
Washington Gas hosted a rodeo on Thursday to showcase their skills and commitment to safety through friendly competition.
Washington Gas hosted a rodeo on Thursday to showcase their skills and commitment to safety through friendly competition.
'Heroic actions': Army football player saves driver from fiery crash
A West Point cadet is being praised for their heroic actions after rescuing a man from a burning vehicle in New York’s Hudson Valley.
A West Point cadet is being praised for their heroic actions after rescuing a man from a burning vehicle in New York’s Hudson Valley.
10-year-old chess prodigy defeats 60-year-old grandmaster
At 10 years old, Bodhana Sivanandan has become the youngest female chess player to defeat a grandmaster.
At 10 years old, Bodhana Sivanandan has become the youngest female chess player to defeat a grandmaster.
‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ with Bedford: Child born with rare genetic disorder goes viral
Bedford has Schwartz-Jampel syndrome. It's a rare genetic disorder with just 150 cases reported across the world, his parents said.
Bedford has Schwartz-Jampel syndrome. It's a rare genetic disorder with just 150 cases reported across the world, his parents said.