The Heart of Ida

The Heart of Ida The Heart of Ida supports Long Beach seniors in need with programs and services that sustain independence and connection within their community.

The Heart of Ida envisions a community where every senior has the support they need to live independently and thrive, including feeling heard, appreciated, connected, cared for, and safe. Heart of Ida was founded in 2008 by sisters Dina Berg and Keri Reich in honor of their beloved grandmother, Ida. Ida modeled service to low-income, isolated older adults, and the sisters carried on her legacy by

establishing Long Beach’s only 501c3 exclusively serving the older adult population. Heart of Ida leads an extraordinary person-centered approach to vulnerable adults by partnering with volunteers, city, and community organizations.

📣 Calling all Long Beach seniors! Ready to get creative, connect with others, and learn fun ways to reduce waste? ♻️✨Joi...
08/28/2026

📣 Calling all Long Beach seniors! Ready to get creative, connect with others, and learn fun ways to reduce waste? ♻️✨

Join us every Friday from 10 AM – 1 PM for at The Long Beach Senior Center! Together we’ll transform everyday materials into creative projects while learning simple ways to reuse, repurpose, recycle, and compost.
Did you know? 📄
About 100 billion plastic bags are used each year in the U.S., yet only around 2% are recyclable via store drop off programs, and because plastic can take up to 1,000 years to decompose, it often pollutes landfills, oceans, and rivers where it harms wildlife and even the fish we eat. Help reduce plastic waste by turning an old T-shirt into a reusable bag and making a simple change that benefits the environment.

t-shirt tomorrow for DIY Friday to learn how to make a reusable bag.
💚 What to expect:

✨Hands-on DIY activities
✨Free art materialsFun lessons on the 3 R’s (Reduce, Reuse & Recycle)
✨Take-home projects
✨A welcoming space to and share ideas to create a more sustainable LB

🌱 Bonus for Long Beach residents: Stop by and receive a FREE kitchen pail to help collect your veggie scraps for composting while supplies last!

💖For more than 17 years, The Heart of Ida has helped low-income seniors in Long Beach , healthy, happy, and loved. We a...
08/26/2026

💖For more than 17 years, The Heart of Ida has helped low-income seniors in Long Beach , healthy, happy, and loved. We are dedicated to empowering connections while ensuring that all Long Beach seniors and stay connected to the resources in their community—especially in times when older adults are facing a multitude of insecurities on a daily basis.

👉Learn more about our programs and join us!

💖Heart of Ida remains dedicated to supporting our older adults in with drop-in office hours offering personalized assistance in the following areas:
🥕🍽️Benefits Enrollment Services
💻📱Technology Assistance
🌟Information and Referral Services
📚Health & Wellness classes in partnership with CSULB School of Nursing
🌱Kitchen pails provided by the City of Long Beach

Interested in receiving in-person support? Visit us during our drop-in hours ⬇️⬇️
See you soon friends 🥰
🚪 Long Beach Senior Center- 1150 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90802 Rm 104
🗓 Monday & Friday 10 AM- 1 PM *Closed every 2nd Friday of the month*
🖥 Check us out at www.heartofida.org
📞 Call us at (562)570-3548
🎁Support us during Long Beach Gives by visiting the link in our bio🔗

08/24/2026

🫵💖 We need YOU to join our sharing squad!! 🥰 Long Beach Gives is officially ONE month away

On September 24, during , every donation helps us to continue our work in sustaining independence and connection for seniors in Long Beach.
To reach our goal, we need your help. Here’s how you can make an impact:

📱SHARE: Spread the word about our Long Beach Gives campaign on your social media and personal networks. Every share brings us closer to our goal!
💌 DONATE: Beginning September 17, you can donate directly on our Long Beach Gives page at bit.ly/LBGives26HOI . Every dollar makes a difference.
🤗 FUNDRAISE: Create your custom fundraising page on behalf of Heart of Ida. Just go to bit.ly/LBGives26HOI and click the “FUNDRAISE” button to get started.

💖 Don’t forget to tag us and invite us as a collaborator on your post The Heart Of Ida

Thank you, Friends!! 😘
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💻✨ Goodwill SOLAC X Heart of Ida (HOI) Empowering Older Adults Through Digital Inclusion & Workforce Development!Heart o...
08/19/2026

💻✨ Goodwill SOLAC X Heart of Ida (HOI) Empowering Older Adults Through Digital Inclusion & Workforce Development!

Heart of Ida is proud to collaborate with the Goodwill Southern Los Angeles County Career Center & SOLAC Workforce Development Team on an important initiative focused on supporting older workers in Long Beach.

⭐️Through a series of recent Discovery Sessions, older adults in Long Beach had the opportunity to share their experiences, challenges, and needs in today’s workforce. These small-group conversations help create a better understanding of what older workers need to feel supported, confident, and empowered as they navigate employment and career opportunities.

As part of our efforts, Heart of Ida also helped connect seniors with IBM SkillsBuild, an amazing free online learning platform where older adults can build digital skills, explore new areas of learning, and strengthen their confidence using technology. 💻📚

We’re grateful to the Goodwill SOLAC team for creating space for older adults to be heard and for partnering with us to expand opportunities for our aging community to and with

🩷This event and partnership are made possible through the support of National Council on Aging — National Council on Aging, whose commitment to advancing opportunities for older adults helps make digital inclusion, workforce development, and connection possible.

Visit us in-person during drop-in hours. See you soon friends 🥰
🚪 Long Beach Senior Center- 1150 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90802 Rm 104
🗓 Monday & Friday 10 AM- 1 PM *Closed every 2nd Friday of the month*
🖥 Check us out at www.heartofida.org
📞 Call us at (562)570-3548

📣Calling all Long Beach Seniors!!The City of Long Beach has launched the Older Adult Shallow Subsidy Program, a new home...
08/13/2026

📣Calling all Long Beach Seniors!!

The City of Long Beach has launched the Older Adult Shallow Subsidy Program, a new homelessness prevention initiative that will provide rental assistance and housing support to low-income older adults on fixed incomes

⭐️ Applications are now open. Early application is encouraged, as funds are limited. The application will close once all participant slots are filled.
For more information, eligibility requirements and how to apply, visit longbeach.gov/olderadultrent

Need help now?
If you’re experiencing homelessness or at risk, call (562) 570-4500.
To get help for someone or report an encampment, call (562) 570-4672.

⭐️The Multi Service Center team will be offering in-person support on a first come first serve basis. Please see below for schedule:

⏰Mondays: 9am-12pm Long Beach Senior Center Rm.107

⏰Wednesdays: 9am-12pm Long Beach Senior Center Rm. 111 @ Healthy Aging Center

💖 Let the countdown for begin 🎉❤️Save the date for Long Beach’s biggest day of giving and support Heart of Ida during ...
08/08/2026

💖 Let the countdown for begin 🎉

❤️Save the date for Long Beach’s biggest day of giving and support Heart of Ida during Long Beach Gives . Your contribution helps us connect older adults to benefits, resources, and services that improve their quality of life. This year’s campaign runs September 17–24, with the community-wide Giving Day taking place on Thursday, September 24. Visit the link in our bio to learn more!

See you soon friends 🥰
🚪 Long Beach Senior Center- 1150 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90802 Rm 104
🗓 Monday & Friday 10 AM- 1 PM *Closed every 2nd Friday of the month*
🖥 Check us out at www.heartofida.org
📞 Call us at (562)570-3548

🎷✨Beat the Heat with Jazz! → Swipe right for tips from the Centers for Disease Control Join us for an afternoon full o...
08/04/2026

🎷✨Beat the Heat with Jazz! → Swipe right for tips from the Centers for Disease Control

Join us for an afternoon full of jazz and connection! ✨🎷This is a PUBLIC event. ALL ages are welcome✨Tune in as Heart of Ida partners with the The Jazz Angels for a special Intergenerational Jazz Concert filled with live music, connection, and community across generations! 💙🎶
📍 Houghton Park ( 6301 Myrtle Avenue 90805)
🗓Wednesday, August 5
🕝11AM -1 PM (PT)

Beat the Heat and Resources and wellness activities are exclusively sponsored by @ portoflongbeach

A heartfelt thank you to the Red String Foundation and Port of Long Beach for making this event and possible! ❤️

Looking to connect with us in person? Visit us during our drop-in hours:
🚪 Long Beach Senior Center – 1150 E. 4th St., Long Beach, CA 90802, Room 104
🗓 Monday, Wednesday & Friday | ⏰ 10 AM–1 PM
‼️ Closed every 2nd Friday of the month ‼️
🖥 Learn more: www.heartofida.org
📞 (562) 570-3548

Thank you for tuning in and celebrating the joy of music, community, and connection with us! 🎷
Intergenerational

08/04/2026

🎷✨Beat the Heat with Jazz! Join us for an afternoon full of jazz and connection! ✨🎷

This is a PUBLIC event. ALL ages are welcome✨Tune in as Heart of Ida partners with the The Jazz Angels for a special Intergenerational Jazz Concert filled with live music, connection, and community across generations! 💕🎶
📍 Houghton Park (6301 Myrtle Avenue 90805)
🗓Wednesday, August 5
🕝11AM -1 PM (PT)
Event Line Up:
💖Great Music & Prizes
💖Light Refreshments & Hydration resources
💖Recycling & Composting Education, Kitchen Pail distribution
💖Intergenerational Bingo

A heartfelt thank you to the Red String Foundation and the Port of Long Beach for making this event and possible!

Looking to connect with us in person? Visit us during our drop-in hours:
🚪 Long Beach Senior Center – 1150 E. 4th St., Long Beach, CA 90802, Room 104
🗓 Monday, Wednesday & Friday | ⏰ 10 AM–1 PM
‼️ Closed every 2nd Friday of the month ‼️
🖥 Learn more: www.heartofida.org
📞 (562) 570-3548

Thank you for tuning in and celebrating the joy of music, community, and connection with us! 🎷

🎷✨ We’re LIVE! Join us for an afternoon livestream of jazz! ✨🎷Tune in as Heart of Ida partners with the The Jazz Angels ...
07/29/2026

🎷✨ We’re LIVE! Join us for an afternoon livestream of jazz! ✨🎷
Tune in as Heart of Ida partners with the The Jazz Angels for a special Intergenerational Jazz Concert filled with live music, connection, and community across generations! 💖🎶
📍 Live from Heritage Gardens
🗓Wednesday, July 29
🕝11AM -1 PM (PT)
A heartfelt thank you to the Red String Foundation for making this event and possible! ❤️
Looking to connect with us in person? Visit us during our drop-in hours:
🚪 Long Beach Senior Center – 1150 E. 4th St., Long Beach, CA 90802, Room 104
🗓 Monday, Wednesday & Friday | ⏰ 10 AM–1 PM
‼️ Closed every 2nd Friday of the month ‼️
🖥 Learn more: www.heartofida.org
📞 (562) 570-3548
Thank you for tuning in and celebrating the joy of music, community, and connection with us! 🎷
LongBeach

🎉Another inspiring year at the ! Heart of Ida had the privilege of connecting, learning, and collaborating with the in...
07/27/2026

🎉Another inspiring year at the !
Heart of Ida had the privilege of connecting, learning, and collaborating with the incredible nonprofits that are making a difference across our community. Every conversation and partnership reminds us that when we come together, we can create lasting impact for those who need it most.

A heartfelt thank you to Long Beach Gives and The Nonprofit Partnership for hosting such an inspiring day filled with meaningful connections, fresh ideas, and opportunities to strengthen our community.

✨ At Heart of Ida, we’re committed to helping older adults in Long Beach preserve their independence, , and thrive with dignity. Long Beach Gives is just around the corner, and we’re excited to share what we have in store! Stay tuned to learn more about our programs, meet the seniors whose lives are impacted by your generosity, and discover how your support helps us continue creating meaningful connections and life-changing services.

💖 Save the Date for
Save the date for Long Beach’s biggest day of giving and support Heart of Ida on September 24. Your contribution helps us connect older adults to benefits, resources, and services that improve their quality of life. Visit the link in our bio!

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1150 E 4th Street
Long Beach, CA
90802

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 1pm
Wednesday 10am - 1pm
Friday 10am - 1pm

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+15625703548

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