Written by Fatima Cruz, CityHeART’s Creative Connect Intern Hello, my name is Fatima Cruz, and I am a Creative Connect Intern for CityHeART through the College Corps program. I am currently starting my last year in California State University, Long Beach, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Chicano Studies. I hope to continue myContinueContinue reading “Welcome, Fatima!”
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“EVERYDAY” IS A POTENTIAL FOR A NEW EXPERIENCE
Written and Hosted by Jamies Shuford, Long Beach Homeless Coalition & Skidrow Advocacy Group | Produced by CityHeART’s Art from Ashes This episode of Motivation Monday aired live on CityHeART Radio Aug. 26, 2024 at 10am. Recognize that everyday experiences, though they may seem routine or mundane, hold immense potential for growth, reflection, and joy.ContinueContinue reading ““EVERYDAY” IS A POTENTIAL FOR A NEW EXPERIENCE”
Operation KickBack Babbbyyyy 8.20.24
Hosted by RocBox, CityHeART’s Veterans Council | Produced by CityHeART’s Art from Ashes This episode of Operation KickBack aired live on CityHeART radio at 1pm Aug. 20.
LIVING A LIFE OF HUMILITY | Motivational Monday 8.19.24
Written by Jamies Shuford, Long Beach Homeless Coalition & Skidrow Advocacy Group | Episode produced by CityHeART’s Art from Ashes HAVE THAT SECOND CUP OF COFFEE WITH JAMIES & THENIA This episode of Motivational Monday aired live on CityHeART Radio on Monday Aug. 19 at 10am. Humility is an underrated quality that isn’t touched uponContinueContinue reading “LIVING A LIFE OF HUMILITY | Motivational Monday 8.19.24”
You Have to Care with Your Whole HeART
By Paige Pelonis, Art from Ashes Editor A Long Beach City memo that came out last week reminds me that words and actions don’t always align. The memo follows a U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned a long-standing ruling to protect individual human rights to sleep and live outdoors when adequate shelter is not available.ContinueContinue reading “You Have to Care with Your Whole HeART”
I have a great idea. Let’s get out of the way.
Column by Paige Pelonis, CityHeART Art from Ashes Editor & Long Beach Homeless Coalition’s Allied Co-Chair We have to try something. That’s what I’ve been dying to say, so I’m going to just start saying it. So many conversations I’ve had in the past several months about solving the housing crisis in our community hasContinueContinue reading “I have a great idea. Let’s get out of the way.”
Operation KickBack Babbbyyy 8.6.24
Hosted by RocBox, CityHeART’s Veteran Council | Produced by CityHeART’s Art from Ashes This week, RocBox played some “grown folks’ music” and gave some shout outs and love to the community at the Villages at Cabrillo before heading over to the community’s Summer Festival! Check it out, and join the live show every Tuesday atContinueContinue reading “Operation KickBack Babbbyyy 8.6.24”
No Excuses: MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY | Aug. 5, 2024
Written and hosted by Jamies Shuford, Long Beach Homeless Coalition and Skidrow Advocacy Group | Episode Produced by CityHeART’s Art from Ashes “DO THE BEST YOU CAN UNTIL YOU KNOW BETTER THEN WHEN YOU KNOW BETTER DO BETTER” ~Mayo Angelou This episode of Motivational Monday aired live on CityHeART Radio Monday Aug. 5 at 10am.ContinueContinue reading “No Excuses: MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY | Aug. 5, 2024”
Seasons
Poem By Serenity Dumler-Beecher | Photographs by Paige Pelonis In autumn, I felt like I had fallen with the leaves. I felt low and out of place. Lost to dread and worry for the future seasons, Struggling to find myself and my way. Winter felt cold and unfamiliar. Where the time still moved, But IContinueContinue reading “Seasons”
CARELESSNESS: MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY
Written and Hosted by Jamies Shuford and Co-Hosted by Thenia Shuford, Long Beach Homeless Coalition & Skidrow Advocacy Group | Produced by CityHeART’s Art from Ashes This episode of Motivation Monday aired live on CityHeART Radio on Monday July 29 at 10am. Guard against ‘carelessness’ as it can lead to unintended consequences, missed opportunities, andContinueContinue reading “CARELESSNESS: MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY”