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6 community leader heroes honored by the people whose lives they changed.
Chicago, IL
CNN Hero of the Year who turned Chicago's vacant lots into flower farms that employ at-risk youth
Honored by Map of HeroesRead their story →Coeur d'Alene, ID
Coeur d'Alene mental health advocate who founded a recovery nonprofit and was surprised with a Hometown Hero award
Honored by Map of HeroesRead their story →Shreveport, LA
Led the campaign to build northwest Louisiana's first Ronald McDonald House
Honored by Map of HeroesRead their story →Kenner, LA
Raised over $500,000 to build Louisiana's first all-inclusive playground for kids with disabilities
Honored by Map of HeroesRead their story →Pasadena, CA
Pasadena nonprofit leader who has awarded over $700,000 in scholarships to Los Angeles County foster youth since 2018
Honored by Map of HeroesRead their story →Cincinnati, OH
Mobilized 100+ Cincinnati faith communities to act on climate and sustainability
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