It can get cold at night in Southern California, making it nearly unbearable for thousands of people who live without a permanent roof over their head. So, Peyton Hitzler is trying to help, one coat at a time! She started Coco's Coats five years ago, collecting warm clothing to give to those in need. She's already helped more than 500 people stay warm! Hear the Capistrano Valley High School senior chat with host Heather Jordan about her project, by clicking on the link! 

Connect with Peyton on her Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/cocos.coats/#

Photo: Peyton Hitzler with several bags of donated coats. Courtesy of Amy Hitzler

It can get cold at night in Southern California, making it nearly unbearable for thousands of people who live without a permanent roof over their head. So, Peyton Hitzler is trying to help, one coat at a time! She started Coco's Coats five years ago, collecting warm clothing to give to those in need. She's already helped more than 500 people stay warm! Hear the Capistrano Valley High School senior chat with host Heather Jordan about her project, by clicking on the link! 
Connect with Peyton on her Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/cocos.coats/#
Photo: Peyton Hitzler with several bags of donated coats. Courtesy of Amy Hitzler

KNX Hero of the Week

18 year-old Peyton Hitzler is collecting coats for the homeless! Meet our KNX Hero of the Week!

Track meets, team building and tassles! We check in with L'Mio Edwards, who's in the middle of an exciting track season with Claremont High School. She's also building her non-profit "Team L'Mio" and the senior is getting ready for graduation! 

Hear the latest with Host Heather Jordan, by clicking the link! 

Connect at https://teamlmio.com

Photo: L'Mio Edwards, courtesy of L'Mio Edwards 

Track meets, team building and tassles! We check in with L'Mio Edwards, who's in the middle of an exciting track season with Claremont High School. She's also building her non-profit "Team L'Mio" and the senior is getting ready for graduation! 
Hear the latest with Host Heather Jordan, by clicking the link! 
Connect at <a href="https://teamlmio.com">https://teamlmio.com</a>
Photo: L'Mio Edwards, courtesy of L'Mio Edwards

Its a busy spring for past KNX Hero, L'Mio Edwards!

There are times in life when we need a strong support system. For some people, however, that can be hard to find. With a mission to make a difference, retired Superior Court Judge Songhai Armstead is leading the way with JCOD, the new Justice, Care, and Opportunities Department with LA County! The Los Angeles native is a longtime advocate for the underserved, and a justice system innovator, and she speaks with KNX Heroes Host Heather Jordan about their newest programs! Connect with JCOD at https://jcod.lacounty.gov

Photo: Judge Songhai Armstead (left) at a recent community event. 

Photo courtesy of the Justice, Care, and Opportunities Department 

There are times in life when we need a strong support system. For some people, however, that can be hard to find. With a mission to make a difference, retired Superior Court Judge Songhai Armstead is leading the way with JCOD, the new Justice, Care, and Opportunities Department with LA County! The Los Angeles native is a longtime advocate for the underserved, and a justice system innovator, and she speaks with KNX Heroes Host Heather Jordan about their newest programs! Connect with JCOD at <a href="https://jcod.lacounty.gov">https://jcod.lacounty.gov</a>
Photo: Judge Songhai Armstead (left) at a recent community event. 
Photo courtesy of the Justice, Care, and Opportunities Department

Supporting vulnerable justice-impacted people and communities! Meet Judge Songhai Armstead of JCOD!

Fighting hunger, preventing food waste and cultivating community! Former KNX Hero of the Week Natalie Flores-Blackner chats with KNX Heroes Host Heather Jordan about their new program called Fruity Fridays, that gives homeowners with fruit trees a way to donate their abundant produce! Natalie also talks about the incredible growth of Nourish LA, since beginning in an alleyway in 2020. 

Connect: https://www.nourish.la

Photo: Courtesy of Ken Kerbs Photos

Fighting hunger, preventing food waste and cultivating community! Former KNX Hero of the Week Natalie Flores-Blackner chats with KNX Heroes Host Heather Jordan about their new program called Fruity Fridays, that gives homeowners with fruit trees a way to donate their abundant produce! Natalie also talks about the incredible growth of Nourish LA, since beginning in an alleyway in 2020. 
Connect: <a href="https://www.nourish.la">https://www.nourish.la</a>
Photo: Courtesy of Ken Kerbs Photos

18 year-old Peyton Hitzler is collecting coats for the homeless! Meet our KNX Hero of the Week!

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