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Create spaces and programs for youth that reduce violence, build trust, and encourage education that empowers youth to be productive citizens.

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Every child deserves someone who will show up, listen, guide, encourage, and believe in them. That is what mentorship looks like in action. 💙

At The Inner Hero, we understand that real impact is not always made from a stage—it often happens sitting beside a young person, helping with an assignment, having a meaningful conversation, correcting with love, and reminding them that their future is bigger than their present circumstances.

This is why we continue to EDUCATE. INSPIRE. BUILD. One student, one family, and one relationship at a time.
Our young people don't just need programs, they need consistent people who care enough to be present. When we invest in them today, we are helping build the leaders, parents, professionals, and community servants of tomorrow.

Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.Proverbs 22:6
#TheInnerHero #MentorshipMatters #EducateInspireBuild #YouthMentorship #AfterSchoolProgram InvestInOurYouth CommunityImpact BuildingFutureLeaders ServiceToHumanity by @theinnerhero

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a month ago

Dear Parents and Guardians,

On behalf of The Inner Hero, I want to sincerely thank each of you for taking the time to attend our After-School Program Parents’ Meeting.

Your presence, participation, questions, and willingness to work together mean a great deal to us. The success of our students depends not only on the work we do during program hours, but also on the strong partnership between our staff, parents, and families.

As we begin this new program year, we ask that we all remain committed to the expectations and procedures discussed during the meeting, including student safety, drop-off and pick-up procedures, cell phone expectations, communication, attendance, and family support.

Please remember that communication is extremely important. If you have questions or concerns regarding your child or the program, please communicate with our team so that we can address them together.

Thank you for trusting The Inner Hero with your children. We do not take that responsibility lightly. We are looking forward to another successful year of academic support, mentorship, character development, and positive experiences for our students.

Together, we are not just helping our children succeed today, we are helping prepare them to become tomorrow’s leaders.

May God bless you and your families, and thank you again for being an important part of The Inner Hero family.

With gratitude,

The Inner Hero

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a month ago

☀️ The Inner Hero Summer Program Building Memories, Building Leaders! ❤️💪🏾
What an amazing summer it has been for our young people at The Inner Hero! Our summer program is about much more than keeping our youth busynit is about creating opportunities for them to learn, explore, build relationships, develop confidence, and simply enjoy being kids.
From exciting field trips and recreational activities to team building, social development, educational projects, family engagement, and community partnerships, every experience is designed to help our young people discover the Inner Hero within themselves. 🦸🏾‍♂️🦸🏾‍♀️
Seeing these smiles reminds us why we do what we do. We are investing in this generation so they can become productive, compassionate, and responsible leaders who will empower the Next Generation. 🙏🏾❤️

A huge THANK YOU to our dedicated staff, parents, volunteers, Board of Directors, community partners, sponsors, and Community Heroes who continue to make these experiences possible. It truly takes a village!
Educate. Inspire. Unite. Build.
That’s The Inner Hero! ❤️

#TheInnerHero #SummerProgram #YouthDevelopment #NextGeneration #CommunityHeroes BuildingLeaders FamilyEngagement YouthEmpowerment ItTakesAVillage EducateInspireUniteBuild by @theinnerhero

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2 months ago

🏀🏆 WHAT AN AMAZING 10TH ANNUAL INNER HERO BIEBER CLASSIC! 🏆🏀
Today, Saturday, August 8th, we celebrated a major milestone The Inner Hero Bieber Classic 10th Annual Basketball Tournament at Legacy Hoops on Wooddale Drive in Woodbury! 🎉
TEN YEARS of bringing together our youth, families, athletes, volunteers, leaders, and Community Heroes through basketball, mentorship, teamwork, and community engagement. What started as a vision continues to grow into something bigger than basketball we are investing in the Next Generation! ❤️💪🏾
A very special THANK YOU to Mr. Jay Hesby, our consistent and faithful sponsor, for continuing to believe in the mission and vision of The Inner Hero. Your partnership and commitment over the years have helped make opportunities like this possible for our young people. Our longest Supporter and Partnership with The Bieber Family Foundation, Thank You for Your Year to Year Support.🙏🏾

We also extend our deepest appreciation to our Board of Directors, dedicated staff, volunteers, coaches, players, families, sponsors, partners, and all of our incredible Community Heroes. Your time, resources, energy, and support made our 10th Anniversary tournament a tremendous success!
To everyone who showed up, played, served, encouraged, cheered, and helped behind the scenes THANK YOU! 🏀🏆

The trophy represents a championship, but our greatest victory is seeing people come together to Educate, Inspire, and Build the Next Generation.
10 YEARS DOWN AND WE'RE JUST GETTING STARTED! 🔥🏀
THE INNER HERO EDUCATE. INSPIRE. BUILD.

#TheInnerHero #BieberClassic #10thAnnualBieberClassic #10YearsStrong #EducateInspireBuild CommunityHeroes NextGeneration YouthEmpowerment Basketball Mentorship CommunityStrong WoodburyMN LegacyHoops 🏀🏆❤️🙏🏾 by @theinnerhero

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2 months ago

10th Annual Inner Hero Bieber Classic Highlights 8/8/26!!! taken in Legacy Hoops Boys AAU by @theinnerhero

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2 months ago

Rashad Smith of DeLaSalle playing with MPLS Hustlers highlights from 10th Annual Inner Hero Bieber Classic 8/8/26!!! taken in Legacy Hoops Boys AAU by @theinnerhero

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Di'Nero Spears, Class of 2030, of Rosemount & Sizzle went off for 8 threes in the first half at 10th Annual Inner Hero Bieber Classic 8/8/26!!! taken in Legacy Hoops Boys AAU by @theinnerhero

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Fulfilling the dreams, of the next generation one day at the time! by @theinnerhero

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3 months ago

🏀 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON 🏀

The Inner Hero 10th Annual Bieber Classic Basketball Tournament is almost here, and we're ready to celebrate a decade of empowering youth, building community, and honoring the incredible legacy of Mr. William F. Bieber through the game of basketball.

Join us for a full day of high-energy competition, sportsmanship, and community impact!
Date: Saturday, August 8
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Legacy Hoops
2122 Wooddale Dr., Woodbury, MN 55125

🏆 $2,500 in Prize Money!
1st Place: $1,500
2nd Place: $1,000
FREE Team Registration
📲 Scan the QR code or text your Captain, Team Name, and Roster to 612-704-7576.

This year's tournament features single-elimination competition, so every game matters! Spots are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

At The Inner Hero, we believe in using sports to Educate. Inspire. Build. Together, we are developing future leaders on and off the court.

We can't wait to see you on the court! Let's make this 10th Anniversary celebration one to remember.

#BieberClassic #10YearAnniversary #TheInnerHero #EducateInspireBuild #Community YouthLeadership BasketballTournament LegacyHoops WoodburyMN PlayWithPurpose NextGeneration A_R_Russell by @theinnerhero

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3 months ago

🎨☀️ Summer Project in Full Swing! ☀️🎨
Creativity is on full display at The Inner Hero Summer Program! Our students are hard at work designing and creating their very own custom denim projects while learning the value of patience, creativity, teamwork, and self-expression.

Beyond the art, they're sharing meals together, building friendships, encouraging one another, and making memories that will last a lifetime. Every project is more than just a craftn it's an opportunity to build confidence, develop new skills, and discover the unique gifts God has placed within each of them.

We're proud of our young leaders for showing up each day with enthusiasm, imagination, and a willingness to learn.

Thank you to our parents, staff, volunteers, and Community Heroes for investing in the next generation. Together, we are inspiring, empowering, and educating tomorrow's leaders.

#TheInnerHero #SummerProgram2026 #Creativity #YouthLeadership #FutureLeaders CommunityHeroes BuildingCharacter ServingTogether by @theinnerhero

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6 months ago

The Inner Hero Afterschool Program Opioid Awareness Training Series
This week our students participated in a powerful Narcan and opioid overdose response training, learning how critical it is to call 911, administer Narcan, and perform CPR in life-threatening situations. The instructor shared his personal story of surviving six overdoses because someone was there to act quickly and call for help.

Our young leaders asked thoughtful questions and gained real-life knowledge that could one day help save a life. At The Inner Hero, we believe empowering youth with life-saving skills builds stronger and safer communities.
#TheInnerHero #OpioidAwareness #LifeSavingSkills #YouthLeadership #CommunityImpact 💜 by @theinnerhero

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