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Dr. Kwane Stewart: The Street Vet Feb 20, 2020

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Dr. Kwane Stewart has been a veterinarian for over 20 years. After spending an afternoon offering medical care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness in his area, he learned an important lesson: these animals provide more than companionship to their owners — they also offer love, hope, and security. What Dr. Kwane initially thought would be a one-off experience, has turned into a nine-year mission to help four-legged pets across Southern California and beyond.

Rachel Raimist: It's Never Too Late for Your Dreams Feb 14, 2020

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22 years ago, Rachel Raimist was a film student at UCLA, following her dreams of being a film director. Then, in one fell swoop, her life was turned upside down. In a very short period of time, Rachel not only found out that she was pregnant with her first child, but that both of her parents had been diagnosed with cancer. Her life changed course at that point and her Hollywood dreams were put to the side. But 22 years later she got an unexpected phone call from someone pretty incredible, inviting her to come back and try again - and Rachel went for it.

The Hoop Bus: For the Love of Basketball Feb 07, 2020

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What do you get when you introduce an Instagram legend from Sweden, an LA basketball league founder from France, and a former college basketball star with a commercial driver's license? Answer: The Hoop Bus. Stick around for today's episode to find out exactly what a Hoop Bus is, and how these 3 talented individuals plus their dedicated team are using it to inspire people around the country.

Tyler Stallings & Andrea Blackstone: You're Never Too Young to Give Back Jan 31, 2020

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When four-year-old Tyler Stallings watched a video about veterans living on the streets, he knew that he had to do something to help. At first, he asked his mom if they could build them homes. She told him that unfortunately that wasn't possible, but that they would find another way to help. So they went to the store, loaded up on clothes and toiletries, and headed to local shelters. Four years later, Tyler has now helped thousands of veterans—and he's just getting started.

Amber Gilleylen & Seth Phillips: A Little Kindness Goes A Long Way Jan 24, 2020

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One Tuesday afternoon in St. Louis, Missouri, tornado sirens started going off. Amber Gilleylen and her teenage son Seth were driving by a gas station and saw a man in a wheelchair struggling to get across the street and away from the storm. Without even thinking twice, Seth jumped into action — and the resulting story is absolutely amazing.

Champale Anderson: Food and Love for Hungry Kids Jan 16, 2020

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Champale Anderson of St. Louis, Missouri noticed that her kids' friends were always hungry when they came over to her house after school. After learning that many of their families didn't have the means to provide them with more than one meal per day, Champale, a mother of six, was heartbroken. It got her thinking: were there other children in her neighborhood who were going hungry, too? That's when Champale came up with an idea for how to help - and she's been impacting her community ever since.

Kevin Upshur: A Safe Haven for Philadelphia Jan 09, 2020

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Kevin Upshur has called the Philadelphia neighborhood of Strawberry Mansion home for his entire life, so it was painful for him to watch as the area became consumed by drugs and violence over the years. When his family decided to close their neighborhood bar amid the turmoil, Kevin was determined to use the space for good.

Jahkil Jackson: Homeless Support Network Dec 19, 2019

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When 5-year-old Jahkil Jackson first handed out food to folks living on the streets with his aunt, he was saddened to learn that not everyone had homes to sleep in. He wanted people experiencing homelessness in Chicago to know that their community cares about them, so he thought of a small solution that's had a big impact. Seven years later, Jahkil has helped over 30,000 people in his community and beyond — and he's not done yet.

Daniel Alvarado: Cancer Fighters to the Rescue Dec 17, 2019

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When Daniel was 6 years old, his brother, Diego, was diagnosed with Leukemia. When he would go to the hospital to visit his brother, Daniel remembers feeling very sad for all of the other kids suffering in the hospital, especially when they had to stay for so long and couldn't go home. 6-year-old Daniel decided to organize a toy drive to bring cheer to the other kids and the results were more amazing than he ever could have imagined. Now 16, Daniel is currently in the midst of his 10th toy drive, and despite some incredible hardships, he hasn't missed a single year.

Lance Cooper: Water for Flint Dec 12, 2019

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Lance Cooper is the creator of the Save Flint Challenge which works to provide clean water and support to residents of Flint, Michigan, as they navigate the awful water crisis that is still affecting their town. He's been able to provide thousands and thousands of bottles to the community, and has raised incredible amounts of awareness long after the media stopped paying attention. He continues to organize regular handouts, even though he lives in a completely different state — and he doesn't plan on stopping anytime soon.

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