Programming note: Join CNN anchors and correspondents for “Champions for Change,” as they get involved in important causes, ask questions and share what they’ve discovered, Saturday, June 23 at 8 p.m. ET on CNN.
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Carl Ship, left, West End House volunteer, and CNN's John Berman.
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Meet some amazing volunteers who help new immigrants
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Man 'headed for death' says he was saved by this
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This autonomous and solar-powered system is cleaning rivers
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Media company combats stereotypes through comic books
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How this man is using a video game to help refugees
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How an architect is using shipping containers to rebuild Puerto Rico
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In July, Nona Yehia, CEO and co-founder of Vertical Harvest, announced a second vertical farm in Westbrook, Maine. The second Vertical Harvest will be five times larger than the original Wyoming farm and will open in 2022.
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How a Wyoming farmer grows 10 acres of food on a tenth of an acre
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'Tools and Tiaras' program introduces girls to construction trades
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Program employs over 5,000 homeless people in California
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Surgeon allows patients to pay by volunteering
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Offering shelter from a violent world
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CNN's Poppy Harlow shares a moment with Boston bombing survivor Heather Abbott.
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Boston bombing survivor helps amputees lead better lives
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This program is preparing underserved youth for success
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He jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge and survived
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A young poet's call for peace continues to inspire
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Ex-foreign fighter turns youth away from life of terrorism
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This man is bridging social gaps with the power of song
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His friend died reporting on the front lines. He took action
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One explorer's quest to find the secret of a long life
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Killer Mike reflects on race and his activism efforts
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A Parkland massacre survivor's call to action
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CNN anchors: Challenging status quos alter history
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CNN anchors on uncommon approaches to their lives and careers
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Offering homeless people a lifeline
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CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta works to feed the hungry
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Helping promising students gain opportunities
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Anderson Cooper on how to help orphans in Haiti
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Safe Horizon helps domestic abuse victims
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Wolf Blitzer's late mother inspired him to give back
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A CNN Space Camp grad returns for a taste of NASA training
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Mothers and babies should have a fighting chance
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Helping every child find their smile
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Ana Cabrera's family crisis leads to Candlelighters NYC
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The healing power of horses
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta: 'Do something that scares you'
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Revealing your biggest fears
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Why rule breakers rule
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CNN anchors explain how to disrupt status quo
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Personal mottos that inspire excellence
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Keeping working police dogs safe
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Demonstrators march as they take part in an anti-Trump "March for Truth" rally on June 3, 2017 in New York City.
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Dr. Gupta: 'Everything hinges on the truth'
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Enacting change in 'a place forgotten'
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Demonstrators take part in an anti-Trump "March for Truth" rally at Foley Square on June 3, 2017 in New York City. The sign in Russian reads, "Government of Laws, not men" - John Adams.
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One conversation we all need right now
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Providing mentorship for thousands of kids
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Young warriors fighting cancer
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta reveals his life priorities