Posts Tagged as "Building Healthy Communities"

The People’s Budget: Residents Help City Divvy Up Funds

Dec. 6, 2013 / By
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If Sherman Ray Harper had a say in the city budget, he would invest in more recreation centers because he doesn’t want more youth to end up homeless like him...

Our Community: Building Healthy Communities LB

Sep. 22, 2013 / By
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“Our Community” is a VoiceWaves project and community event being showcased on Aug. 26. Youth reporters were tasked to explore their community through a camera’s lens, each picking one community-based organization to shine a spotlight on...

Our Community: Building Healthy Communities, Long Beach

Aug. 21, 2013 / By
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“Our Community” is a VoiceWaves project and community event being showcased on Aug. 26. Youth reporters were tasked to explore their community through a camera’s lens, each picking one community-based organization to shine a spotlight on...

Students Want to Ensure that “Every Student Matters” at LBUSD

Apr. 5, 2013 / By
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Hundreds of students and parents showed up in support for the launch of the “Every Student Matters” (ESM) campaign this past weekend at Cesar Chavez Park...

Q&A: Rene Castro Gets to the Root of Community Violence

Mar. 8, 2013 / By
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Over the years, Long Beach has gained somewhat of a reputation as a violent city.

Just last year, Long Beach was named by the Centers for Disease Control as one of the top five cities in the nation with gang violence...

Community Action Plan Update: The Video

Feb. 23, 2013 / By
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Community members gathered on Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 4:30pm until 7:00pm
at Roosevelt Elementary School, 1400 E 20th st, Long Beach, CA

They lent their voices and shared their vision for a healthier Long Beach!..

How Long and How Well Will You Live?

Dec. 6, 2012 / By
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Did you know your zip code predicts how long and how well you live? Find out how here..

BHC Long Beach Full Hub Meeting

Oct. 15, 2012 / By
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This meeting will be focusing on Political Education and Voter Engagement. In partnership with the League of Women Voters, BHC Long Beach will be hosting a Non-Partisan Political Education Session!..

Shifting the Technological Paradigm

Oct. 4, 2012 / By
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Often understaffed and overworked, non-profiteers have often had to juggle multiple tasks all white struggling to get schooled on all the latest #hashtags, widgets and cloud computers...

What is Building Healthy Communities?

Sep. 19, 2012 / By
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The California Endowment’s film crew put together this short piece about the Building Healthy Communities Initiative...