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 ? 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!
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 ? 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!
PAY IT FORWARD: FAN DC helps local children in foster care
FAN DC is an organization dedicated to helping lessen the impact of foster care on children thrust into the system in our area. FAN's executive director and some participants of the program joined GoodDay D.C. to tell about the special organization.
FAN DC is an organization dedicated to helping lessen the impact of foster care on children thrust into the system in our area. FAN's executive director and some participants of the program joined GoodDay D.C. to tell about the special organization.
PAY IT FORWARD: Rockville salon helps people in need
FOX 5's Pay It Forward crew visited the Therapeutique Salon and Spa in Rockville to highlight how the salon is giving back by offering grooming services for people in need.
FOX 5's Pay It Forward crew visited the Therapeutique Salon and Spa in Rockville to highlight how the salon is giving back by offering grooming services for people in need.
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. The reports are also sparking action from one organization. Hustlers Guild is paying it forward with a program that creates new pathways for youth in the city to dream. Maureen Umeh has the details.
Reports of violent crime suspects in the District are getting younger and younger, and are sparking outrage and concern. The reports are also sparking action from one organization. Hustlers Guild is paying it forward with a program that creates new pathways for youth in the city to dream. Maureen Umeh has the details.
PAY IT FORWARD: First Baptist Church of Highland Park seniors serve community
FOX 5 is celebrating the seniors of First Baptist Church of Highland Park in Prince George's County who have been serving the community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
FOX 5 is celebrating the seniors of First Baptist Church of Highland Park in Prince George's County who have been serving the community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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. On Tuesday, our Pay It Forward crew met up with the students of South County High School in Fairfax County.
FOX 5 is continuing our celebration of senior citizens in our communities this week. On Tuesday, our Pay It Forward crew met up with the students of South County High School in Fairfax County.
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!
FOX 5 is celebrating folks who have been on this earth a little longer than us -- our seniors!
PAY IT FORWARD: Inspiring young women to be bold, brilliant and beautiful
FOX 5 and Easterns Automotive Group are paying it forward to a group in Maryland that works every day to inspire young women and give them the confidence they need to change the world for the better.
FOX 5 and Easterns Automotive Group are paying it forward to a group in Maryland that works every day to inspire young women and give them the confidence they need to change the world for the better.
PAY IT FORWARD: New year gas giveaway
FOX 5 is surprising viewers at the pump with $25 toward their fill up with the help of Easterns Automotive in an effort to pay it forward.
FOX 5 is surprising viewers at the pump with $25 toward their fill up with the help of Easterns Automotive in an effort to pay it forward.
Pay It Forward spreading holiday cheer across DC region!
The Pay It Forward crew hit the streets of D.C. and Maryland Wednesday to spread some holiday cheer!
The Pay It Forward crew hit the streets of D.C. and Maryland Wednesday to spread some holiday cheer!
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!
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.
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. But the spirit of the holidays -- being thankful and kind ? remain! Residents in a Capitol Heights neighborhood are not only counting their blessings -- they are sharing them too!
The countdown to Thanksgiving is on and for some the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic may alter their celebrations. But the spirit of the holidays -- being thankful and kind ? remain! Residents in a Capitol Heights neighborhood are not only counting their blessings -- they are sharing them too!
PAY IT FORWARD: A special gift for a veteran after losing 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!
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: 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!
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: 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.
When it comes to making an impact, sometimes people have the desire but just don't know where to start.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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!
Beyond the Backpack is a current project that is providing families with school aged children resources that go beyond pencils and paper!