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Boy Wins Hero Award for Giving New Shoes to Thousands of Kids in Shelters

A 14-year-old from Rhode Island, Nicholas Lowinger, was chosen as a 2012 Huggable Hero, winning $10,000 for outstanding work in public service. His foundation, Gotta Have Sole, donates new footwear to children living in homeless shelters. New shoes not only provide the perfect fit for a child, but they also instantly increase a child's self-esteem. To date, Nicolas has purchased 5,000 pairs of shoes for homeless kids by raising tens of thousands of dollars.

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Students Wait in Line for Autographs - From School Janitor

Dozens of second-grade students waited in a long line for Mr. Steve to sign their yearbooks. He's not a teacher or principal, but their beloved custodian.

By Jeanne Goddard

06 June 27 Views

Turning Graffiti into a Public Art Education Program

Philadelphia's mural art project has changed the face of the city from grim and gloomy to colorful, cultural and spirited. As a bonus, the kids who have joined the program to paint the run-down walls of urban buildings racked up a 100% record of graduating from high school.

By Jeanne Goddard

14 June 48 Views

Foundation Pledges $6Mil For 100,000 Inner City Kids to See 'Hamilton'

Thousands of inner city students in Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and D.C. will have the opportunity to see HAMILTON-thanks to a $6 million grant.

By Jeanne Goddard

28 June 29 Views

Homeless Teen Seizes Job Opportunity, Does So Well He Creates Jobs for Others

When a business mentor agreed to help out by hiring a homeless teen, the kid did such great work, he became the mentor and paved the way for more jobs.

By Jeanne Goddard

29 July 32 Views

Teen Trumpeter Plays Touching Taps Tribute For Fallen Dallas Officers (WATCH)

Without fanfare a lone 14-yr-old boy stood and performed a powerful rendition of "Taps" at Omaha's police memorial in honor of officers lost in Dallas.

By Jim Stout

12 July 30 Views

Chase Gives $4Mil to Prepare Low Income Detroit Youth for Good Jobs

A $4 million grant will expand young people's access to economic opportunity in poor Detroit neighborhoods, by giving them real-world training and experience.

By Jeanne Goddard

06 June 50 Views

Baltimore Pays Teens to Shovel Snow for Elderly and Disabled

Hundreds of Baltimore teens were paid $10 an hour to shovel snow from the sidewalks of people who can't do it themselves.

By Jim Stout

27 January 41 Views

Nigerian's Classmates Surprise Him by Flying Mom to US For Graduation (WATCH)

When a Nigerian student hadn't seen his mother in 4 years, and she would miss him getting his diploma, his classmates arranged it all.

By Jeanne Goddard

31 May 32 Views

9 Prom Stories That Had Fairytale Endings Beyond the Big Dance

Some prom stories are sweeter than the others. Here is a roundup of nine prom tales we hope you fall in love with.

By Jeanne Goddard

27 May 31 Views

After Teddy Bear Changes Her Life, College Student Pays it Forward

A 14-year-old was hospitalized and suddenly cut off from friends. It was the gifts of stuffed animals that got her through. Now she is paying it forward…

By Jeanne Goddard

18 May 26 Views

These American Teens Just Took First Place in World Robotics Championship

Don't think American kids can complete in science and math? These teens gave up parties and stayed up late to win the world's largest robotics competition.

By Jim Stout

12 May 28 Views

Pageant Contestant Suffers Seizure, Gets Back Up, Finishes Competition

When this pageant contestant suffered a seizure on stage, the audience gasped. When she returned to the stage, they stood and cheered.

By Jim Stout

12 May 30 Views

13-Yr-old Opera Singer Stuns, Steals the Show at America's Got Talent (WATCH)

She was so nervous she could barely speak when she stepped onto the stage, but this 13-yr-old's stunning performance brought the audience to its feet.

By Jim Stout

02 June 36 Views

Teen Flips Bottle at Talent Show, School Goes Crazy (WATCH)

Mike Senatore couldn't juggle, couldn't sing, couldn't dance, but there is one thing he can do–a small thing that made his school go nuts.

By Jeanne Goddard

28 May 36 Views

WATCH Students Surprise Teacher with Kitten After She Loses Her Cat

This teacher is left speechless when her students surprise her the day after her beloved cat passed away.

By Jim Stout

27 May 28 Views

School Run by Inner City Students Has Near-Perfect Graduation Rate (WATCH)

This school has required students to run most of its daily operations, and the success achieved has been incredible.

By Jim Stout

12 April 30 Views

Orphan Best Friends Unknowingly Adopted By Families in Same Town

You may not believe in fate, but these friends, who grew up as orphans in Africa, chalk up their chance reunion–thousands of miles away– to destiny.

By Tiffani Spengler

04 April 27 Views

WWII Refugees Write Comforting Letters To Syrian Refugee Youth (WATCH)

It's truly beautiful how a few kind words written down from a stranger can close the gaps of race and generations.

By Tiffani Spengler

07 April 22 Views

16-Year-old Loses Legs, But Finds a Cause; Named a CNN Hero

Jordan Thomas was an active 16-year old athlete when he lost his legs in a boating accident. At the hospital he met other amputees that changed his life.

By Jeanne Goddard

05 November 52 Views

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Students Wait in Line for Autographs - From School Janitor

Turning Graffiti into a Public Art Education Program

Foundation Pledges $6Mil For 100,000 Inner City Kids to See 'Hamilton'

Homeless Teen Seizes Job Opportunity, Does So Well He Creates Jobs for Others

Teen Trumpeter Plays Touching Taps Tribute For Fallen Dallas Officers (WATCH)

Chase Gives $4Mil to Prepare Low Income Detroit Youth for Good Jobs

Baltimore Pays Teens to Shovel Snow for Elderly and Disabled

Nigerian's Classmates Surprise Him by Flying Mom to US For Graduation (WATCH)

9 Prom Stories That Had Fairytale Endings Beyond the Big Dance

After Teddy Bear Changes Her Life, College Student Pays it Forward

These American Teens Just Took First Place in World Robotics Championship

Pageant Contestant Suffers Seizure, Gets Back Up, Finishes Competition

13-Yr-old Opera Singer Stuns, Steals the Show at America's Got Talent (WATCH)

Teen Flips Bottle at Talent Show, School Goes Crazy (WATCH)

WATCH Students Surprise Teacher with Kitten After She Loses Her Cat

School Run by Inner City Students Has Near-Perfect Graduation Rate (WATCH)

Orphan Best Friends Unknowingly Adopted By Families in Same Town

WWII Refugees Write Comforting Letters To Syrian Refugee Youth (WATCH)

16-Year-old Loses Legs, But Finds a Cause; Named a CNN Hero

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