Now Reading: Long Beach Non-Profits
Nonprofit organizations tell a lot about a community. What does a city care about? You can often tell by the nonprofit groups that they support. It’s obvious that Long Beach cares because there is a strong network of nonprofits serving the local community with the help of committed volunteers.
Heart of Ida Host Tools for Independence; Helping Seniors Stay Healthy and Safe
Tools for Independence is a free hands-on opportunity especially designed for sedentary or inactive seniors. This event helps you get moving, while lear…
The Plants are Hungry at FOLBA Benefit for the Animals
Join Friends of Long Beach Animals (FOLBA) for an entertaining musical evening on June 6, 2013 featuring the wonderfully way-out musical Little Shop of Horrors, written by Howard Ashman, scored by Alan Menken, and based on the 1960 B-Movie of the same name. The 19th annual Benefit for the Animals at the Long Beach Playhouse [...]
Friday Night Vigil Draws Attention to Family Immigration Laws
At Friday’s vigil, families will bring pictures, flowers and stories of loved ones separated from them by immigration status. People will also sign and send letters to their elected officials.
DA Jackie Lacey to Speak to Students at Long Beach Branch NAACP 12th Annual Law Day Project
Long Beach Branch NAACP Hosts 12th Annual Law Day Project with guest speaker Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey.
Party Like it’s 1913 at Unitarian Universalist Church Centennial Festival
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Long Beach (UUCLB) today announced that it will launch its centennial year celebration with a community festival open to all. The congregation invites everyone to join them at the Time Warp Festival: Party Likes it’s 1913 on Saturday, April 20, 2013 on the church grounds in Long Beach. “The Unitarian [...]
Long Beach Branch NAACP to Honor Public Educators Who Make a Difference
Naomi Rainey, President of the Long Beach Branch NAACP, announces the 2013 Public Education Month Program and 2013 “Public Educators Who Make a Difference”. This event will celebrate public education and honor individuals who are making a difference by ensuring that every child receives a quality education. Each of the honorees are a testament that [...]
The Aquarium of the Pacific and Miller Children’s Hospital Long Beach Team for Aquarium Live Education Program
The Aquarium of the Pacific and Miller Children’s Hospital Long Beach are partnering to bring the wonders of ocean learning to hospitalized children and their families. Through the new Aquarium Live education program, patients can take a live look at animal exhibits as they learn and interact with Aquarium staff in real time. Educators will [...]
Veggie Grille to Host Fundraiser for Animal Care Services April 18
Enjoy a delicious meal and raise money for a good cause at the Long Beach Animal Care Services (ACS) fundraiser at the Veggie Grill on Thursday, April 18 from 4-10 p.m. The Veggie Grill is located at 6451 Pacific Coast Highway in The Marketplace in Long Beach — next to Trader Joe’s. The event is [...]
Leadership Long Beach Institute Program Now Accepting Applications For The 25th “Silver” Class
Applications are now being accepted for the 25th “Silver” Class of the Leadership Long Beach Institute program, which will begin in August 2013. Since it was founded in 1989 by some of our community’s most influential and visionary stakeholders, over 1000 graduates have completed the principled leadership program and have become empowered, involved, and engaged [...]
Spotlight on Meals on Wheels of Long Beach, Inc.
EverythingLongBeach.com recently spoke with Jodean C. Pelzman, Administrative Director of Meals on Wheels of Long Beach, Inc., via email. They talked about the inspirations and challenges of running a nonprofit organization in Long Beach. How long has Meals on Wheels of Long Beach, Inc. been around? Did it start in Long Beach? Stared in 1971 [...]
