The Sunday Night Message It was late on a Sunday evening when two donations arrived within minutes of one another. At first, nothing seemed unusual. Sometimes technology hiccups. Sometimes people click twice. A few moments later, a message appeared. The donor had realized she had forgotten to send her monthly gift the month before. SheContinueContinue reading “Generosity with a Memory”
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Making Space for Stories: An Invitation to Support HeART of Survival
If you would like to support HeART of Survival, we are currently gathering art supplies through the end of summer for upcoming sessions in Long Beach. Journals Brushes Crayons Canvas Any craft supplies These are simple things. They can also become the beginning of a story. At HeART of Survival, we believe people are moreContinueContinue reading “Making Space for Stories: An Invitation to Support HeART of Survival”
Welcome Vs. Belonging
One of the most beautiful parts of community is realizing someone has been saving you a seat all along. There is a specific kind of quiet that settles into a room when someone important is missing. It is not the silence of an empty space, but the heavy, noticeable absence of a person who usuallyContinueContinue reading “Welcome Vs. Belonging”
Why We Choose Paper: An Invitation Into Something Real
By Art from Ashes We haven’t been able to print an issue yet this year because of funding. We wanted to say that plainly, and also say this: we haven’t stopped believing in paper. We still choose print because some stories ask to be held, not scrolled past. If we were sitting with you rightContinueContinue reading “Why We Choose Paper: An Invitation Into Something Real”
FOCUS | Collab Episode
Hosted & Produced by FOCUS | Ft DJ Plaza, Dat Kidd 179, & RocBox! This episode aired live on CityHeART Radio on Tuesday June 2 at 12:30pm FOCUS segments air LIVE on CityHeART Radio every Tuesday from 11am-2pm. The Library: 11am-12pm | Hosted by DJ Plaza Afternoon Musical Mushroom: 12-1pm | Hosted by Dat KiddContinueContinue reading “FOCUS | Collab Episode”
A Chat with Nathan Alic-Ander:
A Journey with Creativity and Artistic Expression | Interview by Noelle Barganier, CityHeART Creative Connect Intern (2025-26) Art from Ashes Magazine celebrates lived experience through a wide variety of storytelling and creative expression. Our platforms include our digital and printed magazine, CityHeART Radio, and the Street HeART community paper. Recently, Noelle from our team satContinueContinue reading “A Chat with Nathan Alic-Ander: “
Hub Happenings Digest May 1-15: New Rhythms and Choosing Connection
By CityHeART Resource Hub Welcome to a brand new week at CityHeART. If you are used to seeing our “Hub Happenings” updates land in your inbox or on your feed on Friday afternoons, you might notice something different today. We are shifting our rhythm. Mondays often get a bad reputation for being the hardest dayContinueContinue reading “Hub Happenings Digest May 1-15: New Rhythms and Choosing Connection”
voices from THE HUB: ft pinned to the static 4.17.26
radio show host & producer: brooklyn rodriguez & fatima cruz this episode of pinned to the static aired live on CityHeART Radio’s Voices from The Hub on friday april, 17th at 12:30pm. Pinned to the Static emphasizes the importance of finding music that resonates whether it be culturally, lyrically, or stylistically- all through sharing anecdotes,ContinueContinue reading “voices from THE HUB: ft pinned to the static 4.17.26”
Bed Bugs
By Noelle, Barganier, Creative Connect Intern This piece is called Bed Bugs. It is made out of metal that has been welded together to form a bedframe with a handsewn pinstripe bedspread with stuffing for the pillows. There are metal wire spiders, as well as air dry clay for the figure done with acrylic paintContinueContinue reading “Bed Bugs”
How to Create Trauma-Informed Storytelling Spaces in Our Community (5 Quick Steps)
We've learned something important over the years at Art from Ashes: everyone has a story worth telling, but not everyone has had a safe place to tell it. Creating spaces where people can share their lived experiences — especially those navigating trauma, survival, and healing — isn't just about opening a room and passing aroundContinueContinue reading “How to Create Trauma-Informed Storytelling Spaces in Our Community (5 Quick Steps)”