This year, CNN brought you stories of average people who've found extraordinary ways to help others. We went back to see how some of these determined people are doing. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Last summer, Rodney Smith Jr. set out to voluntary mow 50 lawns in 50 states — and help the elderly, the disabled, single moms and veterans along the way. At the start of the holiday season, Smith decided to dress as Santa Claus and surprise homeless people with gifts in every new city he visited. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Four-year-old Austin Perine captured the hearts of fans around the globe as video of him handing out chicken sandwiches to the homeless was shared millions of times on social media. Since CNN aired his story in July, Austin has traveled to over 15 cities to spread his message: #ShowLove. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Teenager Kevin Barber launched a pilot program in San Diego called "Wheels of Change." It pays the homeless $11.50 an hour to clean up the streets. "Workers are so thankful for the opportunity to work... contribute to the community and make a little money to buy their personal items, or buy a bus pass for a job interview," Barber said. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Principal Akbar Cook learned that some students at his Newark, New Jersey, school were chronically absent because they were bullied for their dirty clothes. So, Cook installed washers and dryers for students to use before and after school free of charge. When the news got out, laundry supplies were donated to the school from around the world. And school attendance has improved. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Six days a week, Erica Guido, a suburban mom drives her pickup truck to inner-city Detroit, dropping off donations and spreading good will. She is the president and founder of "To Detroit, With Love." Since the organization started in October 2017, it has helped more than 200 families, and the network of donors has grown to nearly 3,000. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For more on their individual stories, click the link in our bio. (?: Facebook/Rodney Smith Jr, @wheelsofchangeprogram, West Side High School and Erica Guido/@todetroitwithlove)

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