A guy in L.A. got to meet the firefighters who saved his home from the Palisades Fire last month.  His name is Dr. Anthony Nesburn.  They left a heartfelt note in his mailbox that said they weren’t able to save many homes, but they were proud they could save his……………. Taiwan just donated $1 million to help with L.A. wildfire relief.  Half of it went to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation.  The other half went to the Arcadia Fire Department Foundation……………And finally…………. 

The Blessing Project began in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, when Swananoa resident Kristen Hicks started volunteering in her area. A friend offered a truckload of donations, and the Blessing Barn was born. A small shed of donated essentials has now grown into a nonprofit dedicated to restoring dignity, normalcy, and joy to communities facing hardship. The Blessing Barn is open three days a week in Swananoa, and in January, Hicks acquired a “Blessing Bus”, which travels to provide essential goods and volunteer services, in Buncombe County and surrounding areas.  The vision of The Blessing Project is belief in a world where no one faces hardship alone. Where every community has access to essential resources and opportunities, empowering individuals to thrive.