Unleashing the HERO Within: How One Talk Sparked a Movement at Milby High School

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In the fall of 2024, I walked into Milby High School carrying more than just a message—I carried a mission. I was invited to speak to a group of students, many of whom were battling silent struggles behind brave faces. I shared my story—not just the highlights, but the heartbreak. I spoke candidly about searching […]

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How HERO Was Born: A Personal Reflection from Dr. Vicki Cruz

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I never imagined that one of the most painful chapters in our collective history would also be the birthplace of something so profoundly hopeful. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when uncertainty hung over our communities like a dense fog, I was working as a Wraparound Specialist inside the Houston Independent School District. Every

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