Pay It Forward: Helping families fighting childhood cancer
Just two days before Christmas 2009, Ryan Darby’s family was hit with devastating news: their 6-year-old was diagnosed with cancer.
Pay It Forward: FAN DC organization helps children in foster care
Children thrust into the foster care system have a hard enough time trying to heal from the traumas that put them there, let alone resources that help them focus on not only healing but also growing and learning.
Pay It Forward: Rockville salon offers grooming services for people in need
For families who are struggling to just make ends meet, salon services are considered a thing of the past. But, the owner of Therapeutique Salon and Spa in Rockville is working to impact the inside by changing the outside.
Pay It Forward: Celebrating DMV nurses during Nurses Appreciation Week
They've gotten us through the worst of the pandemic and continue to care for our communities in our most vulnerable times, all with compassion and love. Our FOX 5 Pay It Forward crew stopped by the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center Tuesday morning to appreciate nurses for all they do.
Pay It Forward: Hustlers Guild creates new pathways for youth
Reports of violent crime suspects in the District are getting younger and younger, and are sparking outrage and concern.
Pay It Forward: Alexandria seniors volunteer to make mats for people experiencing homelessness
Residents of the Goodwin House retirement community in Bailey's Crossroads are taking the act of paying it forward to the next level.
Pay It Forward: Sensational seniors of First Baptist Church of Highland Park
We've celebrating older members of our communities all week long!
Pay It Forward: Elder Outreach Club helps seniors stay connected and feel loved
FOX 5 is continuing our celebration of senior citizens in our communities this week.
Pay It Forward: Celebrating seniors at Upcounty Hub in Montgomery County
FOX 5 is celebrating folks who have been on this earth a little longer than us -- our seniors!
PAY IT FORWARD: Local youth empowerment group inspires girls to be bold, brilliant and beautiful
Teen years can be challenging to say the least, and for young girls struggling with body image and lack of confidence or support, it can be especially difficult.
PAY IT FORWARD: Montgomery County students provide birthday cakes to kids across DMV
Several students in Montgomery County are making it their business to help less fortunate kids across the DMV have a delicious cake for their birthday.
Pay It Forward crew hits the streets to spread holiday cheer!
The Pay It Forward crew hit the streets of D.C. and Maryland Wednesday to spread some holiday cheer!
PAY IT FORWARD: Lorton Community Action Center helps those in need
Holidays can be stressful, especially if you are struggling just make ends meet. The Lorton Community Action Center in Virginia is seeing the growing need first hand.
PAY IT FORWARD: Counting and Sharing Blessings
The countdown to Thanksgiving is on and for some the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic may alter their celebrations.
PAY IT FORWARD: Soles4Souls helps provide shoes for those in need
When it comes to making an impact, sometimes people have the desire but just don't know where to start. Laurel, Maryland resident Chrissy Cabrera says all you have to do is make the first step.
PAY IT FORWARD: Honoring local veteran with special trip after he lost home in fire
As we celebrate the sacrifices, the struggles, and the strength of the men and women veterans who have proudly served this country -- our FOX 5 Pay It Forward crew caught up with Edward Smith.
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.
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: 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.