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Colombian immigrant Jorge Muñoz, along with his mother, Doris Zapata, and his sister, Luz, has distributed more than 70,000 home-cooked meals to out-of-work New Yorkers over the past five years. They’re doing the work of angels, say the men who benefit.
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Home Free: Mentoring Prisoners
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Want a vacation with real meaning? Our travel guru, Peter Greenberg, suggests a volunteer vacation. It's a great way to immerse yourself in another culture, while giving back and having a great time. Watch Now!
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