Pay It Forward: Old School Boxing gets a lift for its mission
Buddy Harrison's Old School Boxing gym has been lifting up DC area youth for years. Amid the pandemic, it's fallen on hard times. But now, it's getting a lift of its own. (Editor's note: Buddy Harrison, a man who was well known in DMV for his community service and boxing gym was shot and killed outside of his Southeast, D.C. on 9/24/22 morning, according to police.)
Buddy Harrison's Old School Boxing gym has been lifting up DC area youth for years. Amid the pandemic, it's fallen on hard times. But now, it's getting a lift of its own. (Editor's note: Buddy Harrison, a man who was well known in DMV for his community service and boxing gym was shot and killed outside of his Southeast, D.C. on 9/24/22 morning, according to police.)
Pay It Forward: Gas cards for the disabled
Parenting is a difficult job for most. But for a single mom of twins -- one with a rare condition -- the struggle and the financial impact made it almost impossible to survive. She didn't let it stop her and turned it into an opportunity to help others. FOX 5 and Joel Bassam from Easterns Automotive Group met with Melaine Oates, founder of Here For A Reason, for this week?s Pay It Forward!
Parenting is a difficult job for most. But for a single mom of twins -- one with a rare condition -- the struggle and the financial impact made it almost impossible to survive. She didn't let it stop her and turned it into an opportunity to help others. FOX 5 and Joel Bassam from Easterns Automotive Group met with Melaine Oates, founder of Here For A Reason, for this week?s Pay It Forward!
Pay it Forward: Domestic Abuse Awareness
Dana Marlowe, founder and executive director of I Support the Girls, was the recipient of another generous donation from Joel Bassam and Easterns Automotive Group!
Dana Marlowe, founder and executive director of I Support the Girls, was the recipient of another generous donation from Joel Bassam and Easterns Automotive Group!
Pay It Forward: Back to school help
School districts all across the DMV welcomed back students over the past two weeks. And while the school day may look completely different the need for some families to just make ends meet hasn?t changed.
School districts all across the DMV welcomed back students over the past two weeks. And while the school day may look completely different the need for some families to just make ends meet hasn?t changed.
Pay It Forward: DC teacher uses stimulus check to start nonprofit
D.C. teacher Carmen Garner used his economic stimulus check to start a nonprofit to take kids on fishing trips!
D.C. teacher Carmen Garner used his economic stimulus check to start a nonprofit to take kids on fishing trips!
Free headshot offered to help job seekers
Employment has been through the roof and many people have had to pivot and find a new path to job success.
Employment has been through the roof and many people have had to pivot and find a new path to job success.
Pay It Forward: Communities that Care
FOX 5 and Easterns are recognizing Bethesda resident, Niki Mock, who has done her part during the pandemic by donating clothing to D.C. residents in need.
FOX 5 and Easterns are recognizing Bethesda resident, Niki Mock, who has done her part during the pandemic by donating clothing to D.C. residents in need.
Virtual movement helps pay it forward to seniors
A virtual movement is popping up on Facebook pages across the country called Adopt a Senior.
A virtual movement is popping up on Facebook pages across the country called Adopt a Senior.
Assistance dogs provide children with emotional and educational support
These are difficult times for many children struggling with social distancing and home schooling, but with the help of four-legged friends in the community some kids are finding the emotional and educational support they need.
These are difficult times for many children struggling with social distancing and home schooling, but with the help of four-legged friends in the community some kids are finding the emotional and educational support they need.
Community donates 150 jars of combat ready hand balm for nurses
To thank our frontline heroes, 150 jars of combat ready hand balm were gifted to nurses at Prince George's Hospital.
To thank our frontline heroes, 150 jars of combat ready hand balm were gifted to nurses at Prince George's Hospital.
FOX 5, Choogman Chicken come together to provide free lunch for 911 dispatchers
FOX 5 and Choogman Chicken in Fairfax County came together Wednesday to provide free lunch for 911 dispatchers.
FOX 5 and Choogman Chicken in Fairfax County came together Wednesday to provide free lunch for 911 dispatchers.
Pay It Forward: Virtual Hugs for Heroes
A virtual hug and a hot breakfast for some everyday heroes! Fox 5 visited Howard University for a special pay it forward honoring the men and women on the front lines of the coronavirus crisis.
A virtual hug and a hot breakfast for some everyday heroes! Fox 5 visited Howard University for a special pay it forward honoring the men and women on the front lines of the coronavirus crisis.
Pay it Forward: Support for local hospitals amid the coronavirus outbreak
Easterns Automotive Group is Paying if Forward by supporting a Montgomery County group?s effort to feed workers at a local hospital.
Easterns Automotive Group is Paying if Forward by supporting a Montgomery County group?s effort to feed workers at a local hospital.
FOX 5 surprises shoppers in Maryland
Mike Thomas was out at the Wegmans in Lanham as FOX 5 surprised shoppers with gifts for the holiday.
Mike Thomas was out at the Wegmans in Lanham as FOX 5 surprised shoppers with gifts for the holiday.
Keith Rollins surprised on Valentine's Day after rescuing toddler
Keith Rollins was surprised with a gift card for dinner and a box of chocolates after rescuing a toddler from the side of Interstate 95.
Keith Rollins was surprised with a gift card for dinner and a box of chocolates after rescuing a toddler from the side of Interstate 95.
College football player saves local toddler's life
When 19-year old Central Connecticut State University football player, Mike Mushaw, was encouraged by his coach to participate in a national bone marrow drive he didn?t hesitate. The family of 2-year old Eleanor is happy he did.
When 19-year old Central Connecticut State University football player, Mike Mushaw, was encouraged by his coach to participate in a national bone marrow drive he didn?t hesitate. The family of 2-year old Eleanor is happy he did.
Capital Caring Health helps children cope with the loss of a parent
Capital Caring Health is helping children who have lost a parent to heal through the use of art therapy.
Capital Caring Health is helping children who have lost a parent to heal through the use of art therapy.
Capital Caring Health provides grief and hospice services for children
Capital Caring Healthy is helping to Pay It Forward by providing grief and hospice services for children in Northern Virginia.
Capital Caring Healthy is helping to Pay It Forward by providing grief and hospice services for children in Northern Virginia.
Project Opportunity
Diaper Drive partners are Paying it Forward.
Diaper Drive partners are Paying it Forward.
Project Linus helps to Pay It Forward with blankets for sick and traumatized kids
Project Linus is helping to Pay It Forward by making blankets for children who are sick or traumatized.
Project Linus is helping to Pay It Forward by making blankets for children who are sick or traumatized.