Hidden Heroes

An after-school program helps boys build confidence; a unique beauty pageant; a trip to the grocery store leads to a long friendship.

A teenager helps kids in need one pack at a time; a boy has a play date on the other side of the globe; first impressions.

A Colorado elementary school stands up to bullies; a youngster on a mission to slam ALS; a man conquers video game addiction.

A bullied cheerleader takes a stand; a young entrepreneur sends kids to summer camp; a soup kitchen helps the homeless.

High school students raise money to build schools in Nicaragua; a 9-year-old helps homeless women; summer camp for people with disabilities.

Large breed dogs help autistic kids; a young man sends used eyeglasses to students in need; a teen invents a special drinking cup for her ailing grandfather.

A TV anchor mentors leaders of tomorrow; a collegian helps train service dogs for people with disabilities; an inspiring story of giving back.

A disabled therapy dog gets help from wheels; the incredible journey of a deaf choreographer; growing fresh produce for the homeless.

A teen's creation funds education for girls in poor countries; a blind man helps others with disabilities; a man creates houses for the homeless out of recycled materials.

A girl in a wheelchair teaches others how to dance; a veterinarian saves animals after a natural disaster; a volunteer mission to Mexico gives the gift of a smile.

A boy has a playdate on the other side of the world; a 9-year-old helps homeless women; an after-school program builds confidence.

A supper club run by at-risk youth; an animal shelter where kids read to cats; a man brings mobility to disabled kids.

Kids with special needs learn to surf; teaching life lessons to youth through classical music; an elementary school educates at-risk kids.

Pilots transport rescue animals to new homes; a woman uses ocean science to empower kids; a food pantry caters to people with allergies.

A deaf football coach leads his players to victory; an animal shelter gets rewarded for its hard work; a program helps kids improve their literacy skills.

A bullied cheerleader uses her voice to take a stand; a trip to the store leads to a new friendship.

A woman provides new homes for youths aged out of the foster care system; helping deaf children gain equal language access in school; a 10-year-old gives out bracelets with messages of kindness.

A community rallies to get a service dog for a boy in need; siblings help the homeless earn a living selling art; a man uses basketball to encourage students to become leaders.

A high school club raises funds to build schools in developing countries; a young entrepreneur sends kids to summer camp; kids with special needs learn to surf.

A decorated soldier has a bond with an incredible dog; a proud dad's imagination brings joy to his children; college students discuss the meaning of kindness.

A woman turns her neglected neighborhood into a thriving community; a therapy dog reunites with a 9-year-old girl; college students try to connect with others without speaking.

A rescue dog helps mend hearts; college students feed the homeless; ridding the oceans of pollution.

A program to save and rehabilitate African penguins; a college student saves a woman's life; college students ponder what love is.

A high school coach changes a player's life; physical therapy on horseback; a woman's mission to empower at-risk youth through art.

A woman revitalizes her neglected neighborhood; a blind man teaches others to navigate the RTA; an animal shelter where kids read to cats.

An after-school mentor program for kids at the Chicago Zoo; a boy responds to bullying with generosity; a father and son use soccer to inspire kids in Africa.