1016. Stronger Together: Rebuilding Los Angeles After The WildFires (Pasadena Humane Society, Pasadena Firefighter, & the A List)

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses the aftermath of the LA wildfires, including destruction, displacement, and animal rescue. So please take care and caution while listening.

Hello, Heal Squad. It’s been an incredibly challenging time for the city of Los Angeles. The ongoing wildfires have left a heartbreaking mark on so many communities, but amidst the devastation, one thing remains clear: the unwavering spirit of Angelenos. Countless people have stepped up to support families who have been displaced and show what it means to be LA Strong. In today’s emotional episode, Maria sits down with three incredible guests: Dr. Maria Pyrdek, Chief Veterinarian at Pasadena Humane; California firefighter Chien Yu; and renowned PR founder Ashlee Margolis. Together, they share their raw emotions and inspiring efforts to help rebuild lives and guide our city on its path to healing. You’ll hear the touching story of how 1,000 pets have been reunited with their families, a first-hand account from a firefighter who faced the flames in those critical first moments, and the raw, emotional realities of families rebuilding their lives—some leaving behind pride to accept the essentials they need to start over. It’s a powerful episode filled with resilience, hope, love, and most of all healing.

Episode Links:

Pasadena Humane Fire Relief Resources

Give to Pasadena Humane

Help Chien’s Kids’school

Chein Yu GoFundMe

Follow The A.List

More GoFundMe Stories to Support:

Donate to Jackie GoFundMe

Help Shahada’s Mom GoFundMe **please contact Heal Squad if you have a vacant place in Pasadena area for her to stay

Help Marike’s friend GoFundMe

Save Kelly’s hometown hangout Paliskates

Pete’s GoFundMe

Give Pete’s Neighbors Hope Hector Consuegra & Josh Thatcher & His Block

& Master GoFundMe List

Charities to donate to for LA Wildfires:

Baby2Baby https://donate.baby2baby.org/give/648067/#!/donation/checkout

CalFire Benevolent Foundation https://calfire.foundation/donations/

California Fire Foundation https://cpf.salsalabs.org/cff-donation/index.html

Pali Charter High: https://givebutter.com/raisepali

Altadena Girls: https://www.pledge.to/altadena-girls

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