In the Community

D.C. middle schoolers at Kramer Middle School are taking on a project to clean up the Anacostia River by creating a biodegradable island. News4’s Molette Green explains the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM competition that could win them $2 million in prizes. 

Stefany, a teen featured on Finding Families, was adopted by her forever family after her parents watched her segment in June 2023. News4’s Melissa Mollet shares how Stefany and her parents connected over art and her future plans. 

Legal Counsel for the Elderly in D.C. is celebrating 50 years of helping elderly in need. The counsel is a charitable affiliate of AARP that helps anyone 60 years old or older experiencing challenges in their life and helps those who are low income. News4’s Molette Green reports. 

The new year is just days old, but parents are already encouraged to start planning for summer camp. News4’s Molette Green reports.

The nonprofit cafe Emma’s Torch, which opened in D.C. earlier this year, offers paid job training and English lessons for refugees. News4’s Aimee Cho speaks to the founder, a trainer and an employee about how it’s going.

Feeding pets can be expensive. The Loudoun Hunger Relief pet pantry is helping keep pets in their loving homes by giving families pet food. News4’s Molette Green talks with their CEO on why it relieves stress off of pet owners. 

A holiday musical set in the heart of Southeast D.C. is putting the District’s culture on the main stage. DC Black Broadway’s “Annie Costia Beat Ya Feet” is a twist on the classic “Annie” that amplifies go-go music, Lovail Long, the playwright and CEO of DC Black Broadway, said. News4’s Molette Green speaks with Long and the show’s star, Nyah...

A holiday musical set in the heart of Southeast D.C. is putting the District’s culture on the main stage. DC Black Broadway’s “Annie Costia Beat Ya Feet” is a twist on the classic “Annie” that amplifies go-go music, Lovail Long, the playwright and CEO of DC Black Broadway, said. News4’s Molette Green speaks with Long and the show’s star, Nyah...

Patrice Cunningham, owner of Tae-Gu Kimchi, started her business based off of her mother’s authentic kimchi recipe. As a solo entrepreneur, she turned to Small Business Corps (SBC), where Georgetown Univeristy business students help local businesses grow their profits. News4’s Molette Green reports.

“A Wider Circle,” a Silver Spring-based nonprofit is looking for furniture and food donations from the community to give to those who are experiencing food insecurity and furniture poverty. News4’s Molette Green reports. 

Elf Squad volunteers in Loudoun County supports pediatric patients in palliative and hospice care where their goal is to provide a sick child and their sibling with holiday gifts and give support for their families. News4’s Molette Green talks about the initiative. 

The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program provides toys to hundreds of thousands of children around the country. News4’s Molette Green talks to sponsors and gives a live look at the toys donated for the cause. 

News4’s Molette Green shares a message from our partners in the fight against food insecurity.

Pepco will provide its gallery in Northwest Washington to help support the Salvation Army Angel Tree program where volunteers gather toys and gifts for local kids. News4’s Molette Green reports.

Food insecurity is a year-round problem, but it gets a bigger spotlight around the holidays. Local food banks and the NBC4 Food 4 Families fund are helping to feed families in need. News4’s Molette Green reports.

Nonprofit Bread for the City’s goal this holiday season is to raise $1 million so they can provide turkeys and groceries for familiies to make meals for Thanksgiving. News4’s Molette Green reports. 

While mainstream stores might be a little chaotic on Black Friday, Old Town Alexandria’s small businessses and boutiques embraces a more relaxed experience. News4’s Molette Green talks to a local business owner about why shopping local is important. 

Fifty mothers are donating their purses to an emergency shelter for unhoused people in Capitol Heights. News4’s Molette Green joins her Jack and Jill of America, Inc. chapter for the Pack a Purse service event.  

Annandale High School in Fairfax County has been recognized nationally as a Special Olympics Unified Champion School. The school creates an inclusive environment where there are 60 students with severe disabilities. News4’s Molette Green reports.

The Washington Home, a private foundation that focuses on older residents, donated $1 million with Unity Health Care to support seniors who are vulnerable to food insecurity. News4’s Molette Green reports.