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Holocaust siblings reunite Irene Famulak has not seen her family since 1942. Nazi soldiers barged into her Ukrainian home and took her parents and five siblings. Famulak was forced to work in a labor camp and never saw her family again – until now.

Ways you can help:

• American Red Cross
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• International Tracing Service

	Fire crews battle wildfires, heat and exhaustion High winds and triple-digit temperatures continued to fan wildfires across Northern California. Thousands of residents have been forced to flee from their homes as firefighters struggled to contain at least 300 fires burning throughout the state. Full Story Here are some ways you can help: • American Red Cross

Helping our children

Children are our most precious but vulnerable resource. However, they face daily threats from violence, disease and disasters. CNN looks at the dangers they face around the globe and how you can help them survive. In-depth: The Survival Project

Here are some ways you can help:

• UNICEF
• Save the Children
• World Food Programme

Veterans living on streets

They fought for their country on the battlefield. Now they’re scrounging for survival on the streets. Learn why veterans become homeless. Story | Video

Here are some ways you can help:

• Disabled American Veterans
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
• The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans

Youssif's legacy revealed

He is the boy who people can’t forget. The plight of Youssif, a 5-year-old Iraqi boy burned by masked men, touched off a global wave of support. Youssif’s medical condition has been well-documented, but many other burned children need help. CNN reports on Youssif’s condition and explains how his plight has helped others. Full Story

Here are some ways you can help:

• Children's Burn Foundation