Hidden Heroes

An animal rescue team saves lives after a hurricane. A growing family finds endless love. An aspiring dancer fueled by willpower gets to the bright lights of Broadway.

A teacher gives the gift of a lifetime to a young girl, inspiring at-risk youth through music and dance. A special destination teaches city kids about the wonders of nature.

A Labrador retriever looks after a boy with diabetes. A unique after-school program helps Detroit kids hit the books. And meet the people protecting oceans by farming shrimp in the city.

A Long Island animal shelter hosts an event to find all animals a loving home. Veteran movie mentors work with inspiring young filmmakers. And an energetic mother is the fabric of her community.

A woman uses miniature horses to encourage kids. Adaptive athletes go for gold. And a teenager inventor strives to solve the world’s water crisis.

An adoption house for senior dogs. A mobile medical clinic brings the doctors to the patients. And a man spreads happiness with music and a smile.

Finding sheltered dogs and cats loving homes. A young girl reinvents the wheel for greater mobility. Plus, reuniting veterans with their K-9 companion.

Students and researchers seek out the mysterious salamander of the great lakes. A getaway destination designed for veterans and their families. And a community of cooks feed their futures in New York City.

A Michigan animal shelter doing its part to end pet homelessness. A man provides bicycles for kids in need. And a scientist rebuilds coral reefs in the Florida Keys.

This week we revisit some of the season’s best stories, all inspired by the Chicken Soup for the Soul’s book series.

A unique animal sanctuary helps forgotten and abandoned dogs. A micro-community helps skilled artisans become entrepreneurs. And a professional artist inspires others with lessons of love.

A not-for-profit pet store helping pets find loving homes. An after-school program helps underserved youths with hearing loss. And senior women inspire others with their joy for dance.

A Seattle zoo teaches citizen scientists how to protect the habitat. Discover the future of affordable textbooks for college students. Plus, meet hurricane heroes from Houston. 20 MIN | NOT RATED | 2017

Shelter dogs become companion canines. Free books for at-risk children. Improving lives with the gift of wheels.

Sometimes it takes transporting animals hundreds of miles to save lives. College students discuss love and community. Student athletes demonstrate the meaning of teamwork.

A school at the zoo connects children with wildlife. Discover how to embrace differences through music. A family business creates jobs in the Bronx.

This week we revisit some of the season’s best stories, all inspired by the Chicken Soup for the Soul’s book series.