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Hero Central Stories
12:09 PM, May 13, 2013
Four years ago, a non-profit organization was established to help save lives of those suffering from PTSD and shelter pets in need of a permanent home.
12:32 PM, May 6, 2013
The Mobile USO serves food, fun and support to over half-a-million military families in the Metropolitan area.
12:43 PM, Apr 29, 2013
Arlington Food Assistance Center nourishes residents in need of groceries. They face "food insecurity" or the risk of not being able to purchase enough food because of financial issues.
12:40 PM, Apr 15, 2013
Rebuilding Together Alexandria works to renovate homes for homeowners with low-to-moderate income.
4:36 PM, Apr 8, 2013
There's a home that's making the Golden Years truly golden.
6:27 PM, Mar 11, 2013
Kidspace is a child development center within the House of Ruth, an organization fighting abuse and homelessness.
1:58 PM, Mar 4, 2013
The non-profit organization offers families a safe place to live when they face a life-changing crisis.
3:07 PM, Feb 25, 2013
Thrive DC offers intensive job training and life skills building for those fighting to rise above homelessness.
Featured Heroes
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