The Los Angeles wildfires have left a devastating scar, leaving lives disrupted and neighborhoods shattered, but it has also illuminated the love, care, and resilience of Angelenos.

Recently, we invited all of you to tell us about the people who stepped up in ways big and small to support one another during a time of crises.

We then randomly selected ten community heroes from your nominations on our Instagram post. We’re sending each of them $100 gift cards to Everytable as a small token of our appreciation. Now, we're grateful to share the inspiring and moving submissions we received.

A huge thank you to all of the nominators and nominees.

Meet the randomly selected #ThankYouAngelenos community heroes:

1. Los Angeles Artists Yield: Union for Distributing Aid was nominated for the great work their artists are doing.
2. Cuernavacas Grill was nominated for persevering in delivering food to those in need in spite of all the road closures encountered.
3. Crystal (@crystal.svg) was nominated for dedicating their time to coordinate mask drops, volunteers, and aid distribution for affected neighbors.
4. Odyssey Charter School South in Altadena was nominated for their tireless work to secure a safe location for families to return to in-person learning.
5. Ms. James (@bymsjames) was nominated for never stepping down nor shying away from expressing how many of us feel through her art. She got active and made huge strides in helping all affected by the fires.
6. Altadena Girls was nominated for their quick and impressive response.
7. Rakeem Addison and the Spread Love Foundation was nominated for their incredible impact on the community. During the LA fires, they delivered hot meals, clothing, shoes, and even blow-up beds to those affected.
8. Stephanie Nogueras was nominated for leading many on the ground efforts supporting Deaf and disabled survivors with Off The Grid Missions, including helping to open two donation centers with medical supplies for disabled folks and making deliveries.
9. Coach West B was nominated for being a great community leader in Los Angeles– from helping out with fire victims to hosting the “BIGGEST WATER FIGHT.”
10. We Are Neighbors and Friends was nominated for their love, grace, and support for those affected by the Eaton fire.

And, below are some of your other inspiring nominations:

→ Diana Pineda Ramirez was nominated for her work with the Red Cross and her passion and dedication to helping others in their time of need.

→ Zingo Tacos was nominated for their constant support of the community, during the fires and always.

→ Casavega Restaurant was nominated for always stepping up to feed those in need, now and for decades.

→ Jitlada Thai Restaurant was nominated for their long hours dedicated to cooking up hot meals for firefighters.

→ Pamela Price was nominated for creating a space in her home to help out the running community.

→ Qusqo Bistro was nominated for volunteering to support other restaurant's efforts during her free time.

→ Angela Gutierrez was nominated for always helping everyone in the community.

→ Brooke (@skatebrookie) was nominated because at just 9 years old she knew how to step up and raise money for her favorite skate shop (Paliskates) that burned down in the Palisades fires. She was competing at CASL Nationals in skateboard street and told her parents that for every trick she made, she wanted a certain amount donated to help the shop. She placed second overall. Nailed her tricks and then made her parents show her the online donation amount to Paliskates.

→ Mutual Aid LA and All Power Books were nominated for being everyday heroes.

→ Da Vinci Schools was nominated for being instrumental in supporting efforts to make a meaningful impact on those in need.

→ Winston Gee was nominated for his day in and day out efforts volunteering and managing the overall volunteer efforts at his local YMCA.

→ Jocelyn C. Chambers of BLK Events LA was nominated for her consistency and bravery in keeping the community connected to all the ways we can be of service to the Black community and families affected by the fires. She pivoted the focus from celebratory events and parties to mutual aid efforts and continues to align her large following with the regrowth and healing of Los Angeles.

→ South LA Community Foundation and Celia Ward-Wallace were nominated for their work during the wildfires and beyond.

→ Community Cookouts was nominated for serving free meals to the community, including veterans.