SoCal Strong: How Californians are coming together to support each other during the fires 

Join ABC7's Marc Brown for a special look at how Southern Californians are coming together to help one another 

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Sunday, January 19, 2025 8:00AM
'SoCal Strong' highlights powerful community spirit amid LA wildfires
Neighbors helping neighbors and strangers uniting in times of crisis. "SoCal Strong" is an uplifting special that highlights the powerful community spirit that's grown amid the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

While the fires that ravaged Southern California left many without homes, the community's swift support for one another proved just how strong SoCal really is.

ABC7 Eyewitness News Anchor Marc Brown hosted a "SoCal Strong" special live from Altadena Sunday, taking a look at all the ways Southern Californians are coming together to help.

From pop-up clothing and donation drives to fostering displaced animals, neighbors are helping neighbors any way they can.

Places like the Santa Anita racetrack, small boutiques in Santa Monica, and even an iconic neighborhood theater in Eagle Rock are setting up spaces to donate clothes, food, and supplies.

Johanna Moonan, owner of a Montana Avenue dress rental shop, transformed her store into a makeshift donation center.

"I do know that what we have is such an incredible community of people who just want in any way to help," she said.

Watch this "SoCal Strong" special above.

For ways you can help those affected by the fires, visit abc7.com/community.

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