Impact Your World - Special Reports from CNN.com

Take action! When disaster strikes or horrible events unfold, these are opportunities to effect change. Bad things happen in the world every day. But good can result and one person can impact the world.

NATURAL DISASTERS	Forces of nature can drastically change habitats and human life in a heartbeat

TAKE ACTION • International Committee of the Red Cross • World Food Programme • American Red Cross • Direct Relief International • Americares • Relief International • International Relief Teams • More ways to help: NATURAL DISASTERS

Ways to Impact Your World every day

Past Highlights
	Midwest braces for more floods Rising rivers swamped the Midwest this week, wiping out an Iowa railroad bridge and forcing residents along the Mississippi River to prepare for what could be the worst flooding in 15 years. Full Story Here are some ways you can help: • American Red Cross • United Methodist Committee on Relief
	Pet owners face tough financial choices Tough economic times aren�t just affecting homeowners. They�re forcing some pet owners to make brutal choices. Full Story \| Video Here are some ways you can help: • Alliance for Stray Animals and People • The Humane Society of the United States • Petfinder.com
	Remembering our troops They remember us when they choose to risk their lives in faraway places. We remember them on Memorial Day when we gather for parades and quiet vigils at cemeteries. Yet the families of these fallen soldiers need more than parades. They need our help throughout the year. Casualties: Who they are \| iReport \| Full Story Here are some ways you can help: • Fisher House • Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) • Other military charities

Take action on the news you consume! These resources include some of the highest-rated charities by CharityNavigator.org (an independent and non-profit organization that evaluates and rates thousands of charity groups based on effectiveness and financial stability) and are vetted by CNN journalists for credibility. CNN does not endorse any organization and information is provided as an inspiration for you to explore the best ways for you to impact your world.


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