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: Support
Give Blood, Give Life: Join Our Community Partner in Making a Difference
By CityHeART’s Art from Ashes At CityHeART, we believe in the power of community. Every act of kindness, every donation, whether it’s a can of food or a life-saving unit of blood, creates ripples of impact. Our longstanding community partner, the Long Beach East Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has beenContinueContinue reading “Give Blood, Give Life: Join Our Community Partner in Making a Difference”
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”
Thanksgiving: Being Grateful
Written By Charles Benn, CityHeART Art from Ashes Intern During this time of the year, I pause and reflect, in my humble way.From a home where the struggle was often the norm,I have grown with optimism, facing each obstacle I have encountered. As the oldest of four, I carry their dreams,A beacon of hope inContinueContinue reading “Thanksgiving: Being Grateful”
Birds Of A Feather
Written By Fatima Cruz, CityHeART Creative Connect Intern Friendships are one of the most important relationships in my life. I never would have imagined that I would be able to develop such beautiful friendships. I only wish I could talk to my child-self and reassure her that she will meet some of the greatest peopleContinueContinue reading “Birds Of A Feather “
My Social Media Cleanse Journey
Written By Fatima Cruz, CityHeART Creative Connect Intern I never knew how addicted I was to social media until I decided to quit social media for a month. I had always wanted to take a social media break, but I had always come up with “excuses” to prevent me from actually taking that step. However,ContinueContinue reading “My Social Media Cleanse Journey “
Join Us in Supporting the “Links of Hope” Workshop: A Resource for Parents & Caregivers of Individuals with Disabilities
Written by CityHeART’s YOUConnect At CityHeART, we are always looking for ways to share valuable resources with our community, and we’re excited to spread the word about an incredible upcoming event hosted by Howards 4 Hope. They are inviting parents, caregivers, and families supporting individuals with developmental disabilities to attend their “Links of Hope | Parents &ContinueContinue reading “Join Us in Supporting the “Links of Hope” Workshop: A Resource for Parents & Caregivers of Individuals with Disabilities”
Welcome, Natalie!
Written by Natalie Vega, CityHeART’s YOUConnect Intern Hello, my name is Natalie. I am a fourth-year student at CSULB (California State University-Long Beach). I am majoring in psychology and minoring in forensic studies. My hobbies include reading mystery/thriller novels, playing videos games, and listening to music. In the future, I hope to pursue a careerContinueContinue reading “Welcome, Natalie!”
Welcome, Gjorn!
Written by Gjorn Portem, CityHeART’s YOUConnect Intern Hello everyone! My name is Gjorn Portem, and I am one of the new interns here at CityHeART! I am a fourth year Psychology major at CSULB, and my goal is to pursue graduate school for School Psychology. I will be applying to graduate programs this semester, soContinueContinue reading “Welcome, Gjorn!”
Data Privacy Community Workshops Coming Soon!
Written By City of Long Beach Join us for our upcoming data privacy community workshops! Learn how to protect your online personal information and explore the tools the City of Long Beach has created to protect data privacy and strengthen digital rights. The workshops will inform the public on our approach to data privacy, enhanceContinueContinue reading “Data Privacy Community Workshops Coming Soon!”