The HeART Bridge centers the essential role of case managers and frontline staff, creating intentional, creative, and compassionate bridges between overburdened systems and the people they serve. By CityHeART A Name for What We’ve Always Done For nearly a decade, CityHeART has quietly pioneered a unique and intentional way of showing up in community care,ContinueContinue reading “The HeART Bridge: CityHeART’s Compassionate Approach to Healing and Service Is a First of Its Kind”
Category Archives: Staff
🌟 Digital Storyteller: Volunteer Role
📖✨ Become a Digital CityHeART Storyteller: Volunteer Opportunity! 🎨📲 By CityHeART Family Are you passionate about storytelling, social media, and making an impact? Do you love creating engaging content that inspires and informs? CityHeART is looking for a Digital Storytelling Volunteer to help amplify our mission and share the incredible work we do with our community. WhatContinueContinue reading “🌟 Digital Storyteller: Volunteer Role”
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”
Christmas Eve at CityHeART: A Moment of Connection
By Paige Pelonis, CityHeART Executive Director Christmas Eve at CityHeART wasn’t supposed to be a busy evening. The Resource Hub had officially closed for the holidays, but the spirit of service doesn’t follow a 9-to-5 schedule (or a 10am-2pm schedule like we do, for that matter). Two veterans in need of emergency food boxes broughtContinueContinue reading “Christmas Eve at CityHeART: A Moment of Connection”
Give It Up For Beabadobee’s Last Tour Night in LA
Check out this throwback column from intern Fatima Cruz highlighting her experience at Beabadobee’s last tour night in LA this fall! Written By Fatima Cruz, CityHeART Creative connect Intern Concerts are one of my favorite forms of self-care. So, when I saw the announcement that one of my favorite artists, Beabadobee, was going on tourContinueContinue reading “Give It Up For Beabadobee’s Last Tour Night in LA “
When I Grow Up
Poem Written By Crystal Hart, CityHeART’s HeART of Survival Director When I grow up, I want the devil to start shaking, knowing that a slayer of traumatic demons as well as a soul healer is here. Fear. Do not fear, for I am with you through all lifetimes, my dear. May the perfect love ofContinueContinue reading “When I Grow Up”
Meet, Ida! CityHeART’s New Staff Member :)
Written by Ida Pickett, CityHeART Program Coordinator Hello everyone, my name is Ida, and I am so excited to be a part of the CityHeART team! I’ve always had a deep passion for public service, and I find so much fulfillment in being part of initiatives that positively impact our communities. I thrive when I can bringContinueContinue reading “Meet, Ida! CityHeART’s New Staff Member :)”