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[ dramatic music ]ing ] ahhhh ahhhh elliott. You came back they are breaking down barriers, creating inclusive opportunities for young people with disabilities, giving out necessities to help People Living on the streets, providing meals and camaraderie for veterans getting back on their feet, bringing happiness to kids living in difficult circumstances. Already these young people are making a difference. Oh, yeah. And are reminders that youre never too young to change the world. Tonight were honored to share their uplifting stories. This is young wonders a cnn heroes special. Hey, im anderson...

Hey, im anderson cooper. Life is full of ups and downs. We all know this. But there are some days when the problems of the world just feel relentless, so much so that the prospect of hiding under a rock or going off the grid might seem enticing. But tonight youre going to meet the next generation who offers a beacon of hope and the promise of a better tomorrow. These young people prove there are always solutions and kindness and empathy know no limits. Were thrilled to introduce you to this years young wonders, four ordinary kids who found extraordinary ways to bring more decency and light int...

I went to my seventh grade teachers, and they came up with the idea of seeing if i would want to help out the american legion post. >> the place really needed a lot of work, and marian devine, a teacher at the school up the street, decided let's get some people together and let's make this happen. >> the whole place was just dark and dingy, kind of seemed like a dungeon. that made us want to make this place a great community center for everybody. >> the first group of people that came, we had 70 people here. they started painting the walls. have you ever seen a seventh grader paint for the fir...

I would hear a lot of stories about how so many people in atlantic city are struggling. that same year, i began to help out the veterans in my community. i went to my seventh grade teachers, and they came up with the idea of seeing if i would want to help out the american legion post. >> the place really needed a lot of work, and marian devine, a teacher at the school up the street, decided let's get some people together and let's make this happen. >> the whole place was just dark and dingy, kind of seemed like a dungeon. that made us want to make this place a great community center for everyb...