17K views · 165 reactions | Each year, an estimated 250,000 animals are hoarded in homes across the United States, often enduring horrific conditions. CNN Hero Tim Woodward is rescuing these animals and offering them a new start in life. Find out more about his Animal Rescue Corps at CNN.com/Heroes | CNN Heroes | Facebook

4.4K views · 87 reactions | She’s stocking shelves with books that kids can’t get enough of… Meet CNN Hero Rebecca Constantino -- she's turning underserved kids into big readers. Learn more about Access Books & #CNNHeroes at CNNHeroes.com | CNN Heroes | Facebook

16 reactions · 3 comments | "It was the tipping point." CNN Hero Catalina Escobar on how being named a CNN Hero heped Fundación Juanfe. Get the full story: CNNHeroes.com. #CNNHeroes15 | CNN Heroes | Facebook

3.4K views · 41 reactions | We are so grateful to once again have the support of the Elevate Prize Foundation who have pledged to match your donations up to 50k for each of our Top 5 CNN Heroes and their organizations when you donate via Pledge at CNN.com/Heroes now through January 4th. Huge thank you to everyone at Elevate! | CNN Heroes | Facebook