2023 CNN Heroes
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Turning pain into power: How a grieving mother transformed a neglected block near Detroit into a village of beauty and opportunity
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•Brandi Tuck
This could be the most beautiful homeless shelter you have ever seen, and it’s getting results
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•Yasmine Arrington
This CNN Hero’s nonprofit offers scholarships and support to make college more accessible to children of incarcerated parents
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•Mike Goldberg
This CNN Hero is recruiting recreational divers to help rebuild reefs in Florida one coral at a time
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•Dr. Kwane Stewart
This CNN Hero offers judgment-free veterinary care for the pets of those experiencing homelessness
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•John Watson
More than just a workout: CNN Hero helps athletes with intellectual disabilities get fit and build connections