On this segment of Helping Hands with ABC 7, we were moved by the hard work Homes Not Borders has put into making sure families seekng asylum in the U.S. are comfortable in their new homes.
Manizha Aziz has been helping families who fled Afghanistan, but after her trailer full of items for those in need was stolen, she had to start over. We wanted to help replace them on this Pay It Forward with Fox 5, so we had a special surprise for her!
As children begin to make it back to school after a challenging year, we surprised Prince George's County families with something special to help kick off the school year.
We had an exciting surprise for Fountain Community Enrichment on this Helping Hands with 7News. They have been providing food for those in need since the pandemic began.
"Crunchy Life" is a series of books by Glen Mourning that create literary diversity for children all over. Glen, created the Crunchy Life series to help children see themselves in stories and cause them to read more.
Inspired by Glen's motivation to help children read more and ensure they see themselves in stories, we had a special surprise for him on this Pay It Forward with Fox 5.
Partnered with WUSA9, inspired by Step Va and their commitment to helping others with varying levels of disability through artistic expression. We wanted to donate $1,000 to help towards their initiative.
Rustic Love Vienna started when one family began making wooden heart signs in their backyard and giving proceeds to local organizations that help feed local food-insecure families. Motivated by the incredible work they are doing in their community on this Helping Hands with 7News, we had a little surprise for them.
The Open Goal Project creates opportunities for young players from underserved communities to showcase their skills and play competitive soccer. Inspired by what they are doing in our community, on this Helping Hands we surprised them with $2,000 to continue helping other kids doing what they love most!
Easterns' latest Helping Hands surprise donation, created in partnership with 7News, went to Be The Good Project, a non-profit that helps to feed the homeless and families in underserved communities.
On this Pay It Forward partnered with Fox 5, we wanted to honor SMYAL's dedication to the youth of the LGBTQ+ community by donating $2,000 towards their mission!
