teen saves family

Teen's quick thinking saves family stuck on roof during fire – Photo credit: Canva

Heroes, Joy

Teen’s quick thinking saves family next door stuck on their roof during house fire

Jacalyn Wetzel

4/4/2025
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

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