Charity

Since it started as a hashtag in 2012, GivingTuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, has become one of the biggest fundraising days of the year for nonprofits in the U.S.

Seventy-six nonprofits received a total of $2.5 million in NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants that were announced on Tuesday.

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is helping students in D.C. with access to basic hygiene products and laundry facilities. The star player partnered with United Healthcare to launch a new charity, Terry’s Locker. “I’m just fortunate to be in the DMV more than just on the field but off the field,” McLaurin said.  The first locker — set...

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin launched a charity in D.C., “Terry’s Locker.” The initiative aims to provide students and families with basic hygiene products and laundry facilities. 

Now in its 12th year, the event will draw locals and tourists alike to the nation’s capital in the name of fun and charity.

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott is giving away $640 million to nonprofits, including more than a dozen in the D.C. area. News4’s Aimee Cho introduces a nonprofit helping adults learn English. (CORRECTION: Hazel Bingol’s name is misspelled in this report.)

Imagine having a team of people helping you achieve goals and make your dreams come true — a free mentor to help you through high school and even to make some money along the way.  That’s the idea behind the D.C. nonprofit Spark the Journey, one of more than a dozen local groups receiving donations from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie...

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gave away a $640 million to hundreds of nonprofits, including $2 million for Spark the Journey, which offers mentoring in D.C. News4’s Aimee Cho explains why it was chosen and what it plans to do with the money.

Hair loss can be very difficult for children, but The Great Cut 2024 hopes to donate a record-breaking amount of hair.

Erica Hosken cut off inches of hair to help children experiencing medical hair loss. News4’s Megan McGrath has more on the mission behind “The Great Cut.”

The first weekend in March will bring over 1,000 people to D.C. to bike for a great cause: Cycle for Survival helps raise money for rare cancer research. Jess Praley, a cancer survivor participating in the event, talks with News4’s Aimee Cho and Tommy McFly about her journey.

Every year, the Palisades Community Church sells soup on Super Bowl Sunday to raise money for the nonprofit SOME (So Others Might Eat). News4’s Derrick Ward reports.

A pair of rare Nike sneakers donated to an Oregon homeless shelter in Portland sold for nearly $51,000 at auction on Monday.

Just in time for Giving Tuesday, a new machine in Arlington, Virginia, is making donating to charity as easy as getting a soda. News4’s Joseph Olmo shows you how the Giving Machine in Ballston Square works.

Spur Local features 500 D.C.-area organizations that are worthy of your donations on Giving Tuesday. News4’s Tommy McFly reports on how the nonprofit uses hundreds of volunteers to ensure your money is spent making an impact. News4’s Tommy McFly reports. Learn more at www.spurlocal.org.

Engineers spent hours designing and building structures out of canned goods inside the National Building Museum. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports the more than 100,000 cans will be donated.

New Orleans band Tank and the Bangas will perform in D.C. Monday to raise money for JusticeAid in partnership with Black Votes Matter. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.

Dolphins’ linebacker Bradley Chubb made it his mission to inspire kids to reach their full potential.

The nonprofit reports that ever since the pandemic, demand from families in need has more than doubled. News4’s Aimee Cho reports.

Washington football legend Brian Mitchell and his several of his burgundy and gold brother teamed up to raise money for Miracle of the Hudson, an organization that helps children born with rare diseases.