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On February 17 we told you about the GR8 Job Christian Canizales of Jonesboro was doing for pets both near and far.

Just 15 years old, the MacArthur Junior High School student had already spearheaded two pet fundraisers.

The second fundraiser was held Saturday, February 25, at Hollywood Feed.

Not only did Christian do a GR8 Job that day, so did you!

He tells us they raised $200 and received many donations that will help Jonesboro Animal Control, Villalobos Pit Bull Rescue Center of New Orleans and the Tuscaloosa K9 Camp.

For years Sheila Reddig has worked to help people in Jonesboro realize the American dream of owning a home.

Now she's being recognized by the White House and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for all her hard work.

On Thursday, Reddig, who has served seven years as a homeownership/housing counseling coordinator for HUD, will be honored in Los Angeles as a "Champion of Change."

According to a press release from HUD: