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Program gives Whiz Kids mentors
In the Kennedy Heights apartment he shares with his single mother and younger sister, 11-year-old Roderick Dallas anxiously awaits the arrival of the man he calls Mr. Bill. "He's funny. He's old. He's fast," Roderick says. "He's a good swimmer. I can barely keep up with him in a race." Read more.

Mom says Whiz Kids saved her life
When Stretch began mentoring, Maddie, 8, at Hopewell Elementary School, a story slowly began to unfold of a little girl who lived with her grandmother, but missed her mother. Her mother, Carmen Statzer, had been hooked on drugs since age 13 and spent time in and out of jail or on the streets of Middletown. Read more.

Volunteer tutors meet the test
Sometimes, all a kid needs to succeed is a little one-on-one attention, and a large group of people in this Cincinnati neighborhood is betting on it. Read more.

Kids learn skills to make dreams a reality
When Anthony Munoz was introduced to CityCURE nearly two decades ago, its mission, leadership, and dedication made him want to be a part of the team. "To give kids a chance to dream, that's what motivates me," says Anthony. Read more.

Bike ride gives kids a 500-mile challenge
For 20 young people, many of whom have grown up in poverty, July 8 will mark the beginning of a week of firsts. It's the first time they'll bicycle nearly 500 miles from Cincinnati to Niagara Falls. Read more.

Hometown Heroes: Student Keeps Dancing

Hometown Heroes: Mae Scroggins

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