Teen Heroes

Nathaniel Melnitsky gets real-world medical training in Guatemala

The Florida teenager not only helped set up a clinic for poor people in Guatemala, he even gave eye exams and ran some tests like an EKG.

Maxine Harvey assists families in need

Maxine Harvey’s organization, Debbie’s Treasure Chest, has provided 1,500 families in need with everything from toys, clothing, and holiday decorations.

Lifestyle

Rachelle Murciano scores with international soccer camp project

Lifestyle

Jonny Cohen designs sustainable school buses

Lifestyle

Samantha Vinik helps youngsters protect their hearing

Lifestyle

Tyler Barbee shares his sports passion with special-needs kids

Lifestyle

Bailey Dinman coordinates community service day for 200 teens

Lifestyle

Joe Goldberg encourages Conservative Jewish teens to do community service

Lifestyle

Zak Kukoff trains ‘ambassadors’ to interact with autistic peers

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