Strongher Together

With another school year in the books, we thought we’d take a look back at all we accomplished! So many accomplishments, new experiences and connections that just get stronger. Here’s to 25/26! It was a winner!🎉

Some of the ST girls attended the today! SO. MUCH. FUN! Great way to spend a Saturday! Huge thanks to all of the volunteers and vendors who made the day a blast!🙏🏽🎉

Easy peezy weekend outing for some of the rising 9th graders - playing cards at Cugino Forno and 🎉🎉🎉

Today we celebrated all the many things that the girls, with the help of their mentors, accomplished during the 2025/2026 school year! Violin, volleyball, tennis and choir are just the start of a very impressive list of adventures the girls have had this past year! We are so thankful to support them in exploring their interests outside of school! Ps We also tried out some new things at this year’s celebration… We went with a western theme, we had fancy cookies with our logo and we even got to celebrate a birthday! Yeehaw! 🤪🎉Wishing everyone a great summer! Way to go, VillageHERs!

Another 🔥 StrongHER TogetHER girl. 10th grade Zay tonight playing bass in a dance opera at Duke University. Musician of the highest order right here, friends. Song writer, bass player and VillageHERs also supported her in getting an electric guitar a few months back. You go, Zay!💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽We’re SO proud of you!!

Friends! Jessica is another of the rock star LAUNCH! students we supported in 2025! We made our way through essays and campus tours and just wow! Look at us today! Congratulations Jessica!!!! And Congrats Tarheels! You got a winner!!

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💰🎓 Scholars Securing Dollars! 🎓💰

Huge congratulations to Jessica Mendez Cruz of City of Medicine Academy — awarded the Carolina Covenant Scholarship and Pell Grant, totaling an incredible $100,384! 🎉💙

A proud first-generation college student, Jessica is headed to UNC-Chapel Hill after receiving Assured Admission into Carolina’s Nursing Program — a major accomplishment for a future healthcare leader! 🩺✨

Jessica earned her CNA certification, competed as a dedicated HOSA member, and placed in the Top 3 in the Nursing Assistant competition at the 2025 HOSA Regionals. She also served her community through volunteer work while maintaining membership in the National Honor Society. 🌟

The future is bright at Carolina and beyond for Jessica! 🎓💫

So proud of Elham! He was a student in our LAUNCH! Program and wow Blue Devils…you got a real one!💪🏽Congratulations Elham! Cheering for you!!

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💰🎓 Scholars Securing Dollars! 🎓💰

Congratulations to Elham Afzali of C.E. Jordan High School — recipient of the Durham Promise Scholarship from the DPS Foundation and headed to Duke University! 💙🎉

Elham’s journey is one of resilience, courage, and determination. After moving to the United States from Afghanistan during the 2024–25 school year, Elham has already achieved an incredible milestone as a first-generation college student.

We are proud to celebrate this remarkable accomplishment and grateful to for continuing to invest in the futures of our scholars. The future is bright at Duke and beyond! 🎓✨

Tonight some of our program graduates, their moms and group leaders gathered for a sweet, simple send off at . Soon they head off to App State, Emory, Florida A&M, Marquette and Arizona State, to name a few. Most of them have been with us 8 years. What a privilege it is to walk alongside these girls for their journey. Congratulations graduates! ❤️🎉❤️🎉❤️🎉❤️🎉❤️🎉❤️🎉❤️🎉❤️

Check out one of our 10th grade students performing with her musical group! We are so proud of you, Emani and thankful that VillageHERs is able to support your amazing talent!!!❤️

Some 5th graders hit up Frankie’s this weekend!!!🏁🏁🏁