Pay It Forward

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.

The countdown to Thanksgiving is on and for some the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic may alter their celebrations.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Two Maryland men are Paying it Forward by helping critically ill children through their organization For the Kids MD.