HOUSTON -- While thousands of teens celebrated their graduation with their friends and family, one teen decided she wanted to make a difference.
Parties and festive celebrations are common during graduation season, but Leanne Carrasco said she did not want a typical party.
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The recent high school grad celebrated by throwing a party for the homeless women and kids at a local shelter in Houston.
Leanne has volunteered at the shelter many times over the years.
She brought dozens of pizzas and hygiene kits for the residents.
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Leanne says she hopes to make a career out of giving back and will study nursing at Briar Cliff University in Iowa.