Stories of someone that was brought to happy tears after receiving a kind message, a high schooler that went out of their way to ensure an incoming freshman felt reassured that they would find friends, a teacher that made an enormous impact on a student's life, uplifting stories of people stepping up to help others during the Palisade fires, and more. Adrianna and Wyatt discuss the importance of going out of our comfort zones and helping others to do the same in order to make more meaningful connections.

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Link to the "LA restaurateur Marissa Hermer launches food delivery service to feed families displaced by wildfires" Article: https://www.today.com/food/news/restaurateur-marissa-hermer-feeding-families-california-wildfires-rcna187094

Link to the "Animal rescuers care for LA fire evacuees - dogs, donkeys, horses" Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/animal-rescuers-care-la-fire-evacuees-dogs-donkeys-horses-2025-01-12/

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