Two Long Beach families will receive solar electric systems

Sep. 30, 2014 / By VoiceWaves
Tags: Environment, solar

Two low-income Central Long Beach families will move closer towards creating healthier homes and lowering their energy bills.

Cleaning up Richmond

Sep. 30, 2014 / By Richmond Pulse
Tags: Environment

Recently, the city has seen an increase in demolitions of blighted, un-salvageable properties that pose a public safety hazard. These homes can be havens for squatters, drug addicts or gangs members, according to Code Enforcement officials.

How Immigrant & Refugee Trauma Plays Out In Long Beach

Sep. 30, 2014 / By Michael Lozano
Tags: Immigrants, Immigration, post traumatic stress disorder, Refugees, trauma

Local immigrants and refugees share their trauma stories and explain how it affects them in Long Beach.

Analysis: Looking Back At Violence Prevention Policy In Long Beach

Sep. 25, 2014 / By Oscar Bautista
Tags: violence, Violence Prevention

As the city implements its multi-pronged approach to violence prevention, what can be learned from looking back at violence prevention programs of the past?

It Goes Both Ways: How Youth Violence Hurts Everyone

Sep. 25, 2014 / By Alyson Bryant
Tags: trauma, youth violence

When youth violence ends in one teen's death and another teen sent to prison for life, the whole community hurts.

Could Low-Income Women Benefit More From Doulas?

Sep. 24, 2014 / By Deonna Anderson
Tags: Single Mother, Women

According to some studies, the use of doulas can lead to a more empowering birth experience for mothers. But despite growing awareness around the relative lack of doula services in low-income communities, not much has been done to bridge the access divide.

BHC Long Beach Fall Gathering, Oct. 25

Sep. 23, 2014 / By VoiceWaves

Save the date for the Building Healthy Communities: Long Beach Fall Gathering! More details are coming soon...

One Year After Typhoon Haiyan: How Can I Still Help?

Sep. 22, 2014 / By Paula Abad
Tags: filipino

November 8, 2014 marks the one year anniversary of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. While millions of dollars in international aid have been sent to typhoon survivors, there is still much work left to do in creating genuine relief and rehabilitation in the Philippines...

Undocumented Need Access To Healthcare Too, Sen. Lara Says

Sep. 12, 2014 / By Michael Lozano
Tags: Affordable Care Act, Healthcare, Undocumented

Healthcare enrollment continues to be a pressing issue, as many immigrants are left out of the health reforms or are confused about what benefits they fall under.