By Abbi Zeppeda, Art from Ashes Intern For the radio this past week I gave out a pretty interesting wellness challenge – asking us all to embrace changes in our lives in a small way by switching up our daily routines. The “purpose” of this – although I tend to shy away from assigning strictContinueContinue reading “A Letter to the Me of Tomorrow “
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Find the Calm in Coloring
By Fatima Cruz, CityHeART Creative Connect Intern Coloring is one of my favorite pastime self-care activities! It has become a recent hobby of mine that also allows me to tap into my inner-child. At first, I felt guilty for coloring as I felt that it was a waste of time. However, I have since learnedContinueContinue reading “Find the Calm in Coloring “
Voices from THE HUB: Ft Moment In Between 1.28.25
Hosted & Produced by Abbi Zepeda, CityHeART’s Art from Ashes Creative Intern This episode of Voices from THE HUB FT Moment In Between and Operation Kickback aired live on CityHeART Radio on Tuesday Jan. 28 at 10am. This episode featured a mental health segment on self-acceptance and how that can destigmatize mental health conversations .ContinueContinue reading “Voices from THE HUB: Ft Moment In Between 1.28.25”
A Reflection on Empathy
By Abbi Zepeda, CityHeART Art from Ashes Intern A little known fact about me is that – along with being a writer and creative – I have spent much of my career as a childcare worker. This is a fact that is rarely relevant to the “other side” of my professional life – two sidesContinueContinue reading “A Reflection on Empathy”
The Art of Crafts – A Conversation about Hobbies
By Abbi Zepeda, CityHeART Art from Ashes Intern With winter well underway, I have officially started what I like to call my “hibernation phase” – a time where I tend to spend more time indoors hiding away from the longer nights and the colder days. It’s a time that offers a lot of much neededContinueContinue reading “The Art of Crafts – A Conversation about Hobbies “
Voices from THE HUB: Ft Moment In Between 1.21.25
Hosted & Produced by Abbi Zepeda, CityHeART’s Art from Ashes Creative Intern This episode of Voices from THE HUB FT Moment In Between and Operation Kickback aired live on CityHeART Radio on Tuesday Jan. 21 at 10am. This episode featured a mental health segment on big life changes. And from now on Moment in BetweenContinueContinue reading “Voices from THE HUB: Ft Moment In Between 1.21.25”
Long Beach Cafe Guide
By Fatima Cruz, CityHeART Creative Connect Intern I have developed a love and hobby of visiting different coffee shops. At first, it just started with me wanting to try matcha from various places. However, it became much more than that. I realized that coffee shops are such important spots to keep a community alive. WheneverContinueContinue reading “Long Beach Cafe Guide “
Voices from THE HUB: Ft Moment In Between 1.16.25
Hosted & Produced by Abbi Zepeda, CityHeART’s Art from Ashes Creative Intern This episode of Voices from THE HUB FT Moment In Between aired live on CityHeART Radio on Thursday Jan. 16 at 10am. This episode featured a mental health segment on reflection – as well as some fun new announcements for a new chapterContinueContinue reading “Voices from THE HUB: Ft Moment In Between 1.16.25”
Voices from THE HUB: Ft Moment In Between 1.2.25
Hosted & Produced by Abbi Zepeda, CityHeART’s Art from Ashes Creative Intern This episode of Voices from THE HUB FT Moment In Between aired live on CityHeART Radio on Thursday Jan. 2 at 10am. This episode featured some advice on setting goals for the new year and having self-compassion in the face of new beginnings.ContinueContinue reading “Voices from THE HUB: Ft Moment In Between 1.2.25”
CityHeART Unveils HeART of Survival Program to Foster Healing and Resilience
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan 6, 2024 Contact:Paige Pelonis, DirectorCityHeARTPhone: 562-704-9585Email: paige@ourcityheart.orgWebsite: http://www.ourcityheart.org LONG BEACH, CA – CityHeART is proud to introduce HeART of Survival, a transformative program designed to support individuals and families navigating the aftermath of trauma, including domestic violence, systemic inequities, financial hardships, housing instability, and accessibility challenges. This innovative initiative blends trauma-informedContinueContinue reading “CityHeART Unveils HeART of Survival Program to Foster Healing and Resilience”