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!
There is an estimated population of over 5 million children in the United States who have lost a parent to cancer, have a parent undergoing cancer treatment, or whose parent is a cancer survivor. In the heart of Maryland's Eastern Shore is Camp Keseem who serves kids who have been impacted by their parent's illness.
It is impossible to find a family who has not been affected by cancer somehow, so on this Road to a Better Community with WUSA9 we surprised Camp Kesem with $2,500!
15-year-old Omar Fulcar has been volunteering with different organizations that support his community in Fairfax County. Moved by his dedication to helping others, we had a surprise for him.
New Futures prepares underserved young people in Washington, DC for rewarding careers through certifications, college degrees, and more. Inspired by New Futures' mission to change lives, Easterns wanted to help as well with a donation of $2,000 to support their Power On fundraiser.
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