By John Grossi The New Year’s resolution for the Long Beach Rescue Mission is this: Go upstream. Give help sooner rather than later....

By John Grossi “We are, all of us, meaning-seeking people. What better way to add meaning to your life than to become part of something...

Tragic Fire Leads To Beautiful Renovation and Expansion for the Lydia House Shelter for Women and Children By John Grossi Photo by...

By John Grossi Photos by Monique Kuhlman “God brought me a long way. From a plantation to a penitentiary, to skid row, to here,” said...

By John Grossi Photo by Monique Kuhlman A community staple in Long Beach since 1985, “Pathways Volunteer Hospice” has recently rebranded...

By Kathryn Wells Photo by Monique Kuhlman In 2003, within the halls of Jordan High School, a student named Norma embarked on an...

By Kathryn Wells Photos by Monique Kuhlman In the heart of Long Beach exists a place fueled by hope. AbilityFirst is not just an...

By John Grossi Photo by Monique Kuhlman ‘Twas three days till Christmas when all through the house… A fire. This is not how it’s supposed...

By John Grossi Photo by Monique Kuhlman “Holy cow! This place is poppin’!” I marveled, upon meeting Sabrina Junkin at the City of...

The newly-built home provides 15 additional beds to serve men with physical disabilities at the Long Beach Rescue Mission By John Grossi...

Story and Photos by John Grossi Ahhhh… retirement… now what? When Angela Tasker retired, her goal was to relax for as long as she felt...

Q&A: ONE MAN'S URGENT CALL TO THE COMMUNITY In August, Jeff Levine, Executive Director of the Long Beach Rescue Mission, called LB908...