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"Crunchy Life" is a series of books by Glen Mourning that create literary diversity for children all over. Glen, created the Crunchy Life series to help children see themselves in stories and cause them to read more. Inspired by Glen's motivation to help children read more and ensure they see themselves in stories, we had a special surprise for him on this Pay It Forward with Fox 5.

Partnered with WUSA9, inspired by Step Va and their commitment to helping others with varying levels of disability through artistic expression. We wanted to donate $1,000 to help towards their initiative.

Rustic Love Vienna started when one family began making wooden heart signs in their backyard and giving proceeds to local organizations that help feed local food-insecure families. Motivated by the incredible work they are doing in their community on this Helping Hands with 7News, we had a little surprise for them.

The Open Goal Project creates opportunities for young players from underserved communities to showcase their skills and play competitive soccer. Inspired by what they are doing in our community, on this Helping Hands we surprised them with $2,000 to continue helping other kids doing what they love most!

Easterns' latest Helping Hands surprise donation, created in partnership with 7News, went to Be The Good Project, a non-profit that helps to feed the homeless and families in underserved communities.

Easterns' latest Helping Hands surprise donation was given to Sherry Noud, founder of "Nurturing Families," a non-profit that helps local children in need.

On this Pay It Forward partnered with Fox 5, we wanted to honor SMYAL's dedication to the youth of the LGBTQ+ community by donating $2,000 towards their mission!

If you are considering buying a new car, you might also be looking into trading in your current vehicle. While some vehicle owners believe private sales are better because it will result in a better sale price, trading in a vehicle offers far less hassle and less risk of costly errors. According to Consumer Reports, most people prefer to trade their vehicle in because it is easier than selling it themselves. All the paperwork, signing and financing is done in one place.

If you want to get great value out of your car without the drawn-out process of selling it yourself, it just makes sense to trade in your vehicle. Here are some ways to make the most out of your trade in.

Don’t Trade in Your Car and Shop for a New Car at the Same Time

Trading in your car is a great option for those shopping for a new or even used

We're always looking for ways to Give Back to our community, and we've partnered with WUSA9 to recognize KindWorks, a nonprofit whose mission is to inspire action for a kinder world.

The transition from gas powered vehicles to electric and hybrid vehicles is sweeping the nation. Although the change is good for environmental sustainability, it’s less clear whether EV or hybrid vehicle purchases are a good financial investment for vehicle owners. There is much debate surrounding whether an electric vehicle is a good purchase in comparison to a traditional gas-powered vehicle, as well as uncertainty surrounding future resale value of EV and hybrid vehicles.

Advancement in Batteries Makes New Electric Battery Models More Affordable

As it stands, current owners of older model electric vehicle are in a sticky situation. As improvements in battery technology in EVs and hybrids are being made, the price of the batteries are dropping. Since batteries in these vehicles make up more than 50 percent of the vehicle’s value, the overall price of electric-powered cars is coming down.

With the advancement of EV batteries in new and future models also comes a