ABC 6 On Your Side and Home Federal Savings Bank have formed an innovative partnership to launch its Pay It Forward campaign. It will run for six weeks, airing from April 14 through May 19. Every week $600 in cash will be given to a deserving person or people who are making a positive impact in their communities. Pay It Forward nominations are open now and forms are available at kaaltv.com or www.justcallhome.com/PayitForward.aspx.

According to a press release, the Pay It Forward campaign will lift up and feature stories of altruism, courage and community support with $600 in cash. Nominees can be deserving citizens, hometown heroes, organizations or someone who needs a little help. Fill out the simple nomination form and give a brief explanation on why your nominee deserves to be chosen for Pay It Forward.

The mission of Pay It Forward is to reinforce and celebrate the inspiring power of people helping people.

To make a nomination go to kaaltv.com and choose the Pay It Forward link or just click on any Pay It Forward logo. Nominations may also be submitted by picking up a form at any of the eight participating Home Federal Savings Bank locations in Albert Lea, Austin, Kasson, Rochester and Spring Valley; and by mailing it to: ABC 6 News KAAL-TV, Pay It Forward contest at the address on the form. Pay It Forward is a great way to honor people who are making a difference.