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AHA! believes in a world where every teen can feel safe, seen, celebrated, and emotionally connected. We equip teenagers and educators with social and emotional intelligence to dismantle apathy, prevent despair, and interrupt hate-based behavior. By inspiring teens and adults to joyfully lead with courage and kindness, AHA! transforms schools and communities into welcoming, nourishing, expressive, and inclusive spaces where youth and adults work together for the highest good
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[su_column size=”3/5″] At AHA!, we acknowledge challenges in our lives (thorns) and celebrate the blessings (roses). [/su_column]
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THORN:
Our beloved community has suffered unimaginable devastation and loss.
ROSE:
Thousands of first responders from across the state worked 24/7 to contain the Thomas Fire, recover victims of the mudslide, and clear debris that created a physical division in our community
separating residents from their homes, jobs, and one another.
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THORN:
Hundreds of Santa Barbara residents lost their homes and belongings.
ROSE:
A Facebook group Montecito Free Give & Get Swap Exchange was created to make free goods and services accessible to those affected by the mudslides.
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THORN:
Thousands of people were evacuated from their homes.
ROSE:
The Santa Barbara community opened their homes to evacuees, local hotels gave discounts, and The Towbes Group offered fully furnished, discounted housing to those impacted by the devastation in Montecito.
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