Long Beach Community Action Team

Justin Rudd Hosts Annual Long Beach Father/Daughter Dance Sunday

More Than 50 couples are expected to attend the 8th annual Long Beach Father/Daughter Dance hosted by Justin Rudd and his nonprofit 501c3 Community Action Team (C.A.T.). The dance will take place Sunday, Febuary 12, 2012, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the expansive, carpeted community hall of Bay Shore Church on The Toledo (@ [...]

Sock-It-To-Em Campaign Gathers More Than 3,300 Socks for LB Homeless

After a visit with some Long Beach homeless men and women at local hotels and at a few tent encampments along the LA River on January 20, Justin Rudd set a goal to collect 1,000 brand-new pairs of socks to warm the wet feet of adults and youth on that rainy, cold weekend. He called [...]

1,000 Pairs in 10 Days; CAT’S Goal to Collect & Distribute New Socks to Long Beach’s Homeless

NO MORE COLD FEET! Will you help us reach the goal to collect and distribute 1,000 PAIRS of NEW socks for homeless men, women and youth in Long Beach by this Tues., Jan. 31? The 10-day campaign headed by Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team (CAT) is called “Sock-it-to-’em!”

Long Beach Polar Splash Invites Locals to Chill Out for Charity

Are you cold-hearted when it comes to charity? Maybe it’s time you chilled out! On January 21, head down to Belmont Shore for the Long Beach Polar Splash & Doggie Dip. The event is a free opportunity to raise some cold hard cash for several worthy charities. There is no cost to participate. In fact, [...]

Justin Rudd’s Annual “Say Cheese Long Beach” 24-hour Digital Photo Contest Returns Sunday October 9th

What does a typical day look like in Long Beach, Calif.? On Columbus Day Weekend, from 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9 to 1 p.m. on Monday, October 10, life in Long Beach will be immortalized through digital photography. SAY, “CHEESE,” LONG BEACH! will culminate with a major photography exhibit, reception, and awards ceremony featuring the [...]

5th Annual “Long Beach Losers” Weight-Loss Contest Begins Saturday

The 5th annual Southern California-wide 12-week team weight-loss contest called “Long Beach Losers” begins Sat., Aug. 27 with official weigh-ins of 600-800 expected participants from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Belmont Shore.

Community Action Team Celebrates 12-Year Anniversary of “30-Minute Beach Cleanup”

The public is invited to join the Community Action Team and its founder Justin Rudd at the 145th consecutive monthly “30-Minute Beach Cleanup” at 10 a.m. on Sat., June 18 at 1 Granada Ave. in Belmont Shore.  Following the cleanup, hot dogs will be served by Long Beach Firefighters and cake provided by the Community [...]

24-Hour Long Beach Hunger Strike to Benefit Local and World Hunger

The 24-Hour Long Beach HUNGER STRIKE is Noon to noon: Fri., May 20 – Sat., May 21. Raising money and awareness for local and world hunger. Hosted by Justin Rudd and his nonprofit 501c3 Community Action Team (CAT). CAT is committed to donate up to $5,000 to local and global food/hunger organizations. For every person [...]

Rotaract Long Beach Announces Beach Cleanup With Inner City Children

Rotaract Long Beach, a newly chartered community-service organization for young professionals, was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from Pepsi as part of the nation-wide Pepsi Refresh Project, an initiative by PepsiCo to award $20 million in grants to individuals, businesses and non-profits that promote a new idea that has a positive impact on their community, state or [...]

Spelling Is All The Buzz; Get Set For The National Adult Spelling Bee

Adults and older teens are sought for the 6th-annual NATIONAL ADULT SPELLING BEE that will take place on Sun., April 17, 2 p.m. in the sanctuary of Bay Shore Church, 5100 E. The Toledo, Long Beach, Calif., 90803.  The Bee is expected to last two hours.  As of April 1, spellers are registered from AL, [...]

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