Brown Station Elementary School students and staff jumped into action after an explosion occurred across the street at an apartment complex. We wanted to show our appreciation, so we took the time to Pay It Forward with Fox 5 DC. Easterns donated gift bags full of goodies as a token of gratitude for the work they have done in the community.
Eric and his wife, Bridgette, have been feeding 1000s of people every month for the last six years through their nonprofit, Operation Earnie's Plate. We were inspired by what they are doing to improve our community and wanted to lend a #HelpingHand.
After facing the loss of their son, Reggie and Dedeen Vaughn created a non-profit to help other young people dealing with mental health issues called the Mind Wellness Foundation. Supporting their cause on this Helping Hands with 7 News was an honor!
On this Helping Hands partnered with ABC 7, we wanted to honor SMYAL's dedication to the youth of the LGBTQ+ community by donating $2,000 towards their mission!
Buddy Harrison of Old School Boxing uses boxing to help troubled teens get off the streets. He also provides food and clothing to those in need in his community, and as part of ABC7's Helping Hands initiative, we had a special surprise for him.
Thousands of volunteers are preparing for the Christmas in April program to help repair the homes of Prince George's County seniors who are in need so they may live in warmth, safety, and independence. Amazed by all of the effort and work that these volunteers have put into helping others we wanted to surprise them on this helping Hands with ABC 7.
We partnered with ABC7 through their Helping Hands program to support a non-profit called Undies For Everyone. Undies for Everyone provides underwear for poverty and needy children in the region. We were honored to donate $2,000 to their cause
Easterns Automotive Group saw Sarah's Circle story as part of 7News On Your Side's #HelpingHands initiative last year, and they were moved by the organization's mission.
We partnered with ABC7's #HelpingHands to surprise Alyssa Gialamas, a Paralympian who has started the nonprofit, "AMG Fitness," which stands for "Adapt, Move and Gain," focused on helping those with disabilities with various workout programs.
As part of ABC7's Helping Hands Initiative, we supported Mended Little Hearts, a volunteer-led non-profit that helps families with children with congenital heart disease (CHD). When families face the challenges of the disease, the organization provides "Bravery Bags," food when they're in the hospital, and offers an overall network of support.
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