Hosted by Serenity (Art from Ashes Intern) | ft. Gina Overholt & Jesse Soria from POTE “To me, the idea of the breath being a powerful tool, like that you don’t need anything but your breath, is just really intriguing.” ~ Gina Overholt “And just like anything in life, going through the things that youContinueContinue reading “Voices from the Hub”
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SPEAK. EASY. with the Long Beach Community Theater
School is in session, and the Long Beach Community Theater is back, ready to build community through the beloved monthly SPEAK. EASY. event, where storytellers alike come share their experiences to make us cry, laugh, and sleep with one eye open. “Strange things happen…” — Izzy Matos The Long Beach Community Theater replaces the realityContinueContinue reading “SPEAK. EASY. with the Long Beach Community Theater “
Stress Is Scary, Arts & Crafts Can Help!
“I was reminded of my inner child that I had left buried under my adult responsibilities.” Serenity Dumler-Beecher, CityHeART Art from Ashes Creative Intern Every Wednesday for the month of October from 12:30 to 1:30pm, CityHeART interns Izzy and student volunteer Sarah, are hosting a fun social hour of arts and crafts activities! The eventContinueContinue reading “Stress Is Scary, Arts & Crafts Can Help!”
Mental Health Awareness Day is TODAY.
You never know what someone is going through. —Patrick Elia, CityHeART’s YOUConnect InternVoices from The Hub, CityHeART Radio By Patrick Elia, CityHeART’s YOUConnect Intern On Mental Health Awareness Day, I’d like to highlight the vital importance of active listening. Many of us have encountered friends who prefer to be heard and understood rather than receivingContinueContinue reading “Mental Health Awareness Day is TODAY.”
Welcome to the team!
My name is Isarel, but I go by Izzy. Currently, I’m enrolled at CSUDH pursuing my B.A. I am 23 years old, and I want to be a case manager that focuses on transitional housing. I grew up in Long Beach, homeless most of my childhood, and that’s where my passion to help the less fortunateContinueContinue reading “Welcome to the team!”
Welcome, Tuva!
Hi! My name is Tuva and I’m 27 years old. I’m an exchange student from Norway and I’m going to be doing my internship here for 3 months. I’m doing my bachelors in mental health nursing and this is my last year of school. I really enjoy knitting and sewing, and I also love music,ContinueContinue reading “Welcome, Tuva!”
Welcome, Ihne!
Hello! My name is Ihne Gulbrandsen, and I’m 22 years old. I am an exchange student from Norway, and will be here at CityHearts for three months now to do my practical work. I’m doing a bachelor’s degree in child protection and child welfare, so that means I get to work in the childContinueContinue reading “Welcome, Ihne!”
Welcome, Karoline!
Hello, I’m Karoline! I’m a 21-year-old exchange student from Norway, and I’ll be interning at CityHearts for the next three months. I’m currently in the final year of my bachelor’s degree in child protection and child welfare. After graduation, I aspire to work in the field of child protection services. During my time here, I’mContinueContinue reading “Welcome, Karoline!”