Site Happenings

15 Feb

Posted at 04:45h in 14 Communities, City Heights, City Heights Latest News, Latest Post, Site Happenings, What’s Featured

It’s no surprise that youth living in poverty experience both a significantly higher risk of academic struggles and higher drop-out rates. However, simply participating in an after-school program drastically changes the odds in favor of these students, leading to a higher rate of academic success....

12 Apr

Posted at 07:02h in Site Happenings

Long Beach Communities Share Experiences at Visions and Voices Townhall (Photo credit: Building Healthy Communities, Long Beach) Building Healthy Communities Long Beach understands that place matters. And through their myriad community actions, they’ve been able to start changing the odds, starting with communication. With less than two...

12 Apr

Posted at 06:58h in Site Happenings

A Healthier Nation Starts Here (Photo credit: Building Healthy Communities, Fresno) Our neighborhoods impact our health. Because where you live, impacts how you live. Fresno Building Healthy Communities (BHC) leaders are pushing for healthy and affordable housing, more and better parks, and neighborhoods free of toxic pollution. Because...

12 Apr

Posted at 06:47h in Blog, Site Happenings

Local Pride Starts With Our Youth Promoting Community, Health, and Education Among the Youth at SaludArte 2016 On Saturday, March 12, 2016 the community hosted SaludArte 2016 at Hollenbeck Park in Boyle Heights. This unique event engages community, health, and education among the youth in Boyle Heights...