Running for Our Heroes: A Firefighter’s Daughter Trains for First Marathon
Shelbi Salinas has long admired her firefighter father, Julian. She’s aware of the hard work and bravery that the job entails, and she couldn’t think of a better way to honor him and his peers by giving back. Shelbi is the newest team member of the Widows, Orphans...
Lillie Vehling: Helping Firefighter Families Stay Connected
At 15 years old, Lillie Vehling is already a powerhouse of ideas and action. The freshman, at Notre Dame High School, in Sherman Oaks, is just a few clicks away from launching ‘Fire Family Ladder’ a project aimed at keeping LAFD families connected to their extended...
Fire Protection: Stand Back, We Goat This!
Selena Goatmez is champing at the bit (more like chomping) to combat wildfires before they happen. Leading a crew of more than 100, Selena and company, which includes Billy (as in “The Kid”), Rancher and Vincent Van Goat, have joined forces to create safe zones around...
California Pizza Kitchen: Raising the Dough
Given its history, it’s no surprise that California Pizza Kitchen has close ties to the Southern California community. Founded in Beverly Hills, the restaurant chain boasts more locations in SoCal than any other region. Therefore, teaming up with the Widows, Orphans...
Kids with a Cause: Bake Sale Helps Firefighters Fund
At Heschel Day School, in Los Angeles, students from transitional kindergarten through the 8th grade receive important lessons and take Jewish community values to heart. They also get to experience the joy of learning paired with a sweet treat. To the delight of...FOLLOW
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