HERO CENTRAL MISSION STATEMENT
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HERO CENTRAL STORIES
1:39 PM, Feb 6, 2012
There are approximately 400,000 homeless people in Northern Virginia. For the past ten years HomeAid Northern Virginia has been partnering with organizations to alleviate this problem.
5:11 PM, Jan 30, 2012
Twenty five years ago, a group of community activists were concerned about the growing numbers of homeless families. The Dwelling Place helps people transitiion to self sufficiency.
5:04 PM, Jan 24, 2012
The Hope House, sponsored by The Latin American Youth Center, provides a safe haven for young single parents and their children.
12:39 PM, Jan 24, 2012
Thirty-two years ago on Martin Luther King's birthday, the largest non-profit food bank in the Washington opened its doors. Today they commemorate their years of service.
12:51 PM, Jan 9, 2012
Twenty four years ago, an organization was started in Alexandria to fight homelessness.
6:51 AM, Jan 3, 2012
Each Friday students in Montgomery Country are able to get food to take home for the weekend. It's all part of a program that is fighting childhood hunger.
4:44 PM, Dec 29, 2011
Bethany House of Northern Virginia offers safety to women and children fleeing from domestic violence.
4:43 PM, Dec 29, 2011
Linden Resources helps U.S. Veterans and others with disabilities get jobs during tough times
7:09 PM, Dec 27, 2011
Special Needs Hockey Teams converge on the Gardens Ice House in Laurel for the Special Hockey Holiday Classic.
6:45 PM, Nov 28, 2011
How would you like it if a team of skilled workers came to your home and made all repairs for free? That's exactly what Rebuilding Together does.
WUSA 9's Derek McGinty and Kristin Fisher share stories in the community and show you how to make a difference in your neighborhood.
Commitment, generosity and compassion are special gifts that transform everyday people into heroes. Join Derek McGinty as we salute those who give of themselves to help us all. Friday's Heroes airs Fridays at 5:00pm on WUSA 9.
Each week we'll put organizations on the receiving end
of a charitable contribution from
the Gannett Foundation, WUSA9, and USA Today.
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