Coy Featherston was homeless in Austin, TX, until former classmates saw his picture in the newspaper and took action to help him.
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Kid President offered some great advice in his pep talk for heroes. "You're more than your problems, and you're more than your mistakes," he said. "Somewhere inside, you're a hero."
Jacqueline Norvell founded Brown Bag Lady, which has provided nutrition, free haircuts, and toiletries to thousands of homeless individuals. "We have to come together as a people. We cannot ignore this issue," she said.
For Mental Health Awareness Month, we're sharing this Op-Ed video from NowThis News that takes a look at several individuals' mental health journeys and shares encouragement and advice for those who are struggling.
Ayda and Vanja Zugay were 11 and 17, respectively, when they fled Yugoslavia in 1999 and met a woman who gave them $100, a pair of earrings, and an encouraging note. Ayda recently tracked down the stranger and thanked her for the impact she had.
