We want to take a moment to celebrate and welcome the newest members of Heroes In Waiting. 5 new Heroes in the last 10 days!! @Edrick Rowena Rowena - Joining from across the pond in the UK... Welcome! Fitness Specialists: @Viola Hall - Excited about Fitness and Christ - and is looking to spread the light to the world. @Solange Jaouen - Certified Fitness and Nutrition Coach - Passionate about helping people in all walks of life. Multi-media Extraordinaires: @Ross Blythe - Specializing in Student Ministry and making lasting content that lands with the Youth. @Cameron Sutherland - The man behind the camera... let the mystery ensue By joining this community, you’ve stepped into something bigger than a curriculum—you’ve joined a movement committed to protecting children’s mental health, building belonging, and shaping safer school cultures. Your presence matters. Your voice matters. And your willingness to care helps create environments where kids feel seen, supported, and brave enough to be themselves. Whether you’re here as an educator, parent, counselor, coach, or advocate, thank you for choosing to stand up for kids who need it most. Every new hero strengthens our collective impact and brings us closer to a world where kindness leads and no child feels alone. We’re grateful you’re here—and we’re honored to walk this journey together. 💙 Please help spread the word about this place so we can come together and support each other in this meaningful work!

This past Friday, HIW had the honor of hosting our first assembly of the year at Redstone Middle School, setting the tone for another year of character development, leadership, and anti-bullying work with students. The energy in the room reminded us exactly why this work matters, kids leaning in, engaging, and being reminded that there truly is a hero in every kid. We were also grateful to have members of the Oklahoma Juvenile Affairs State Advisory Group (OJA SAG) in attendance, witnessing firsthand the impact of prevention-focused, youth-centered programming. It was especially meaningful to see SAG Chair, Les Thomas in his element championing youth, community, and collaboration. During the assembly, HIW was honored to receive a BIG grant check from the SAG, that was awarded this past fall, affirming the importance of early intervention, character development, and school-based prevention efforts across Oklahoma. We are deeply grateful for the partnership, the trust, and the shared commitment to supporting young people. Moments like this remind us that when schools, nonprofits, and state leaders come together, real impact happens. Here’s to a strong start to 2026 and the meaningful work ahead.