When the COVID-19 vaccines first became available in Southern California, it was a little hard for some people to get an appointment. So, our KNX Helpful Honda Hero of the Week stepped in!

When the COVID-19 vaccines first became available in Southern California, it was a little hard for some people to get an appointment. So, our KNX Helpful Honda Hero of the Week stepped in!

KNX Hero of the Week

Emily Van Voorhis

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

Natalie Flores-Blackner and Nourish LA start "Fruity Fridays" to help stop local food insecurity!

From Hawaii to the Hudson Bay, to the coast of Croatia... our KNX Hero of the Week is making a big statement, when it comes to keeping our oceans and waterways healthy! 18 year-old Edie Markovich of Los Angeles is the founder of Outswimming Hunger, and she's partnering with organizations that are making a difference in our communities! Hear her share her recent accomplishments with KNX Heroes Host Heather Jordan, by clicking on the link above. 

Photo: Edie Markovich, before her recent 12-hour swim at the ELAC swim stadium, to raise money for Heal The Bay. 

Photo courtesy of Glenn Zucman

From Hawaii to the Hudson Bay, to the coast of Croatia... our KNX Hero of the Week is making a big statement, when it comes to keeping our oceans and waterways healthy! 18 year-old Edie Markovich of Los Angeles is the founder of Outswimming Hunger, and she's partnering with organizations that are making a difference in our communities! Hear her share her recent accomplishments with KNX Heroes Host Heather Jordan, by clicking on the link above. 
Photo: Edie Markovich, before her recent 12-hour swim at the ELAC swim stadium, to raise money for Heal The Bay. 
Photo courtesy of Glenn Zucman

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