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In the Community Sep 6

‘People are having hard times': Nonprofit fights need, food deserts in Landover

The latest stats on hunger in the D.C. area show that people in almost every neighborhood who are struggling to find their next meal. In Prince George’s County, SHABACH! Ministries, Inc. helps tens of...

In the Community Sep 5

Zenith Community Arts Foundation wins $25K in Local Impact Grant
Community Aug 30

How $227K in Local Impact Grants will help DC area communities

In the Community Aug 30

Backpacking and the Hoover Dam: How Northeast DC teacher spent summer

News4’s Molette Green shows how Northeast D.C. teachers spent their summer.
In the Community Aug 29

Summer in a snapshot: Local teachers show off their summer vacations

Most teachers and students might be in back in class but that’s not stopping teachers from showing off their vacations! Local teachers and staff are showing their summer in a snapshot. News4&#82...
Community Aug 28

NBC4 and T44 award grants to local nonprofits

The eight recipients of this year’s NBCU Local Impact Grants serve D.C., Maryland and Virginia, providing services that range from youth empowerment to community engagement.
In the Community Aug 28

Virginia student gives away over 1,000 books to vulnerable communities

Aliyah Majeed-Hall, a high school junior, started an organization called One Word Reading Initiative where she gives away high-quality books to children in vulnerable communities. She started the orga...

In the Community Aug 23

Back-to-school health and wellness expo comes to Southeast DC on Saturday

Free health screenings, haircuts and healthy cooking demos will be at the center of a health and wellness expo in Southeast D.C. this weekend. It’s happening at Washington View Apartments on Douglass Road SE from 1-4 p.m. Saturday. News4’s Molette Green reports on why it’s important to reach underserved communities.
In the Community Aug 21

Ready 4 School Backpack Drive surprises science teacher in Alexandria

NBC4 and Apple Federal Credit Union surprises an Alexandria City High School science teacher with a $1,000 check towards her wish list for the school year at the annual Ready 4 School Backpack Drive. Viewers are encouraged to come by the drive and drop off backpacks filled with school supplies. News4’s Molette Green reports.
Loudoun County Aug 20

‘Fueled' program calls for volunteers, snacks for teachers in Loudoun County

Loudoun Education Foundation’s “Fueled” program helps students in Loudoun County focus on learning by providing them meals every week. The program is searching for more volunteers to deliver food to schools and snack donations. News4’s Molette Green reports.
Back to School Aug 20

Local teachers show off their fun summer vacations in a snapshot

As students return back to school and vacations come to a close, local teachers are reminiscing about their summer fun away from the classroom. News4’s Molette Green reports.
In the Community Aug 16

How DC-area educators spent their summers: Cycling, traveling, enjoying nature

D.C.-area teachers and educators have been having a great summer! News4’s Molette Green checks out some fun summer vacation pics.
In the Community Aug 14

Kwame Onwuachi explains the cultural significance of food in Black communities

“The Family Reunion” is a four-day celebration of Black contributions to the food industry at Salamander Middleburg from Aug. 15-Aug. 18. The event is described as a big food party with a chance to talk about how food brings families together. News4’s Molette Green talks to headliner Kwame Onwuachi about the cultural significance ...
In the Community Aug 6

Get Ready 4 School with NBC4 and Telemundo 44

Join NBC4 & Telemundo 44 as we are getting the DMV Ready 4 School! You can support local teachers throughout the D.C. area by making a secure monetary donation to their DonorsChoose projects wish lists. Go here to find a school and teacher to support in your neighborhood, town, or zip code. Our thanks to Pepco and Apple Federal Credit…...
Virginia Aug 6

Apple Federal Credit Union teaches financial literacy in Virginia

The Apple Federal Credit Union joins forces with Fairfax County’s Health Department to teach personal finance in the community. The 16-week program called Stable Families, Thriving Futures teaches parents as young as 14 years old up to 25 years old financial literacy. News4’s Molette Green reports.
Food 4 Families Jul 31

NBC4 shares messages from viewers who give to Food4Families

This summer, donations have flowed in from NBC4 and Telemundo44 viewers towards the Food4Families campaign, amounting to over $6,000. News4’s Molette Green shares a few heartfelt messages from donors about the campaign.
In the Community Jul 26

‘Building Generational Wealth Expo' coming to DC's THEARC

The “Building Generational Wealth Expo” at THEARC in Southeast Washington, D.C., on Saturday wants to empower people to build for the future. News4’s Molette Green reports.
Prince William County Jul 25

CHOW Wagon meal program delivers food to families in Prince William County

The C.H.O.W. Wagon weekend meal program focuses on providing food to families during the summer in Prince William County. Buddy bags are delivered to 12 summer school sites and two boys and girls clubs with each containing up to eight servings of a meal. News4’s Molette Green talks to Dr. Vanessa Gattis about why she started the...
Food 4 Families Jul 18

Meal program tackles food insecurity in Southwest DC

Southwest Business Improvement District’s meal program prepares nearly 200 lunches and delivers them to those in need every weekday in Southwest D.C. News4’s Molette Green reports.
In the Community Jul 17

DC program teaches elementary school students hands-on food education

FRESHFARM FoodPrints is an educational program that gives D.C. public school students the chance to grow fresh produce and learn how certain foods affect their bodies. The program’s mission is to tackle hunger and address the lack of fresh food in certain communities. News4’s Molette Green reports.

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