Meth the truth

Previously

…It was a chance—but only if they could pull together a proposal in days. He gathered Maria, Dr. Reed, and several volunteers. Around a battered table, they brainstormed new ideas: peer mentorship, mobile counseling, a safe space for kids after school. The energy was cautious but real, a reminder of how much they’d already built together. As the meeting ended, Maria looked around at the tired faces, each one determined. “We’ve come this far,” she said. “Together, we can keep going.” The group dispersed into the night, buoyed by hope but aware of the long road ahead. The outcome of the grant—and the next steps—remained uncertain. But for now, the fight continued, one day at a time.