Think Hopeful, Act Local

Tune into this in-depth conversation Today’s Youth Matter. 

In this episode, we speak with Executive Director Marshelle Wilburn about the incredible work that TYM does to change the life trajectory of at-risk youth, particularly focusing on Richmond, California. Through year-round programming, an incredible summer camp, and mentoring relationships, they guide students through a Transformational Journey to instill resilience and fulfill their God given potential. 

You can follow TYM on ⁠Facebook⁠ or ⁠Instagram⁠. 

Join the movement of Grassroots Giving by becoming a Blue Heart member at ⁠www.blueheartaction.org/member⁠.

This interview was conducted by Eva Orbuch, Blue Heart's Bay Area Program Director.

Tune into this inspiring conversation with Nikkita Oliver, co- Executive Director of Creative Justice.

In this episode, we speak about the groundbreaking work that Creative Justice does to uplift youth with creative, restorative practices.

We talk about the importance of offering economic foundations for transformative change, the incredible vision the youth hold for our future, and creating genuine relationships across difference.

You can follow Creative Justice on⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠ ⁠and⁠ ⁠⁠Youtube⁠, and also⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠make a donation⁠⁠⁠ on their ⁠website⁠ to support their work.

Join the movement of Grassroots Giving by becoming a Blue Heart member at ⁠www.blueheartaction.org/member⁠.

This interview was conducted by Lux Gypsum, Blue Heart's previous Salish Sea Program Director and the founder of⁠⁠ ⁠Healing Rising⁠⁠⁠, offering transformational conflict coaching services and workshops for social change oriented communities and organizations.

Tune into this informative conversation with Care 4 Community Oakland. 

In this episode, we speak with Organizing Director Nicole Deane about the incredible work that C4C does to dramatically increase the participation of Oakland residents in local government in order to create the communities they want to see. 

You can follow C4C on ⁠Facebook⁠ or ⁠Instagram⁠. 

Join the movement of Grassroots Giving by becoming a Blue Heart member at ⁠www.blueheartaction.org/member⁠.

This interview was conducted by Eva Orbuch, Blue Heart's Bay Area Program Director. 

Tune into this inspiring conversation with Somos Familia Bay.

In this episode, we speak with Executive Director Sasha Ritzie-Hernandez about the incredible work that Somos Familia Bay does to build leadership in Latinx families and communities to create a culture where people of diverse genders and sexual orientations can thrive.

You can follow Somos Familia Bay on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, or hire them for community workshops.

Join the movement of Grassroots Giving by becoming a Blue Heart member at ⁠www.blueheartaction.org/member⁠.

This interview was conducted by Eva Orbuch, Blue Heart's Bay Area Program Director. 

Tune into this inspiring conversation with California Prison Focus. 

In this episode, we speak with Executive Director MinisterKingXPyeface and co-director Priscilla Drawsands about the incredible work that California Prison Focus does to create campaigns and plans of action to uplift incarcerated voices of and build solidarity with comrades behind the walls and within impacted communities.

You can follow California Prison Focus on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, listen to their prison radio show podcast, or contact them at kageuniversal11@gmail.com to make a donation or volunteer to support their work. 

Join the movement of Grassroots Giving by becoming a Blue Heart member at ⁠www.blueheartaction.org/member⁠.

This interview was conducted by Eva Orbuch, Blue Heart's Bay Area Program Director. 

Tune into this informative conversation with Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity. 

In this episode, we speak with Executive Director Reverend Deborah Lee about the incredible work that Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity does to partner with faith communities to defend the humanity of the immigrant and fight for the rights of the incarcerated. 

You can follow Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Linked In⁠, listen to/watch their podcast, or make a donation⁠ to support their work. 

Join the movement of Grassroots Giving by becoming a Blue Heart member at ⁠www.blueheartaction.org/member⁠.

This interview was conducted by Eva Orbuch, Blue Heart's Bay Area Program Director. 

Tune into this informative conversation with Disability Justice Culture Club.

In this episode, we speak with DJCC team member Jay Salazar about the incredible work that Disability Justice Culture Club does around community care in East Oakland, California. DJCC was founded by Stacey Park Milbern, a powerful and beloved disability justice activist who passed away in 2020. Stacey dreamed of creating an affordable haven for low-income Disabled QTBIPOC in a rapidly-gentrifying Bay Area, and a radically accessible space in the East Bay for community building and movement work. Stacey managed to purchase a home, which now serves as a gathering place for disabled Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, People of color community members with events, meetings, and meals.

You can follow DJCC on ⁠Facebook⁠ and get on the mailing list for Oakland Community Land Trust, the group that made it possible for DJCC to acquire the house 

Join the movement of Grassroots Giving by becoming a Blue Heart member at ⁠www.blueheartaction.org/member⁠.

This interview was conducted by Eva Orbuch, Blue Heart's Bay Area Program Director.

Tune into this loving conversation with passionate changemakers at Lavender Rights Project.

In this episode, we speak with Mahkyra Gaines, Community Engagement Manager, and Angel Patterson, Development Director, about the incredible work that Lavender Rights Project does to support Black gender diverse communities.

They share about the founding story of the organization, their Cultural Organizing, Housing, and Economic Justice programs, and their deep personal care for this work.

You can follow Lavender Rights Project on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Linked In⁠, and ⁠Twitter⁠, and also ⁠volunteer⁠ or ⁠make a donation⁠ to support their work.

This interview was conducted by Lux Gypsum, Blue Heart's previous Salish Sea Program Director and the founder of ⁠Healing Rising⁠, offering transformational conflict coaching services and workshops for social change oriented communities and organizations.

Join the movement of Grassroots Giving by becoming a Blue Heart member at ⁠www.blueheartaction.org/member⁠.

Tune into this juicy conversation with Lindley Mease, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Blue Heart.

In this first episode, we hear from Lindley about Blue Heart itself - the needs, questions, and relationships that led to Blue Heart's birth, and the stories and perspectives that continue to drive our work of funding and uplifting grassroots organizations.

This interview was conducted by Lux Gypsum, Blue Heart's previous Salish Sea Program Director and the founder of⁠ ⁠Healing Rising⁠⁠, offering transformational conflict coaching services and workshops for social change oriented communities and organizations.

Join the movement of Grassroots Giving by becoming a Blue Heart member at ⁠www.blueheartaction.org/member⁠