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.
Toyota Grand Prix Charity Ball: Tickets for gala go on sale
The Toyota Grand Prix Charity Ball, an evening gala held during race week, will allow guests to mingle with race personalities on Friday, April 16.
Drivers from the various series running during Long Beach’s race weekend will be on hand to meet the Charity Ball guests, typically race enthusiasts who savor the stories and experiences that [...]
Jaycees Adopt a Teacher program pays for classroom supplies
Today, with the current budget concerns, teachers are wondering how, or if, they are going to be allowed to continue their jobs. Some teachers are taking it upon themselves to seek out the answers. Recently, 27 Long Beach area teachers were recipients of grants to fund classroom supplies and other classroom related expenses. [...]
Junior League wants Kids in the Kitchen to build healthy habits
In conjunction with National Nutrition Month in March, the Junior League of Long Beach (JLLB) will present its 5th annual Kids in the Kitchen event, a healthy eating and exercise fair. The free event takes place on Saturday, March 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local children and their families are invited to participate [...]
Long Beach Salvation Army seeks volunteers for Million Meals for Haiti
The devastation wrought in Haiti due to the catastrophic magnitude 7.0 Mw earthquake was tremendous. In its wake it left hundreds of thousands dead or injured and an estimated one million individuals left homeless.
The Salvation Army distributes one million meals per week in Haiti and will continue to do so through the end of March. [...]
Garcia moves on to compete for California Youth of the Year
On Monday, February 22, Jasmin Garcia, Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach, progressed to the semi-finals in the Youth of the Year Competition for Boys & Girls Clubs of America. At Monday’s event, Garcia went up against 15 other youth from LA County in a speech and interview [...]
Red Cross responds to earthquake in Chile with $50,000 pledge
The American Red Cross is responding to the strong 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile, making an initial $50,000 pledge from its International Response Fund for relief operations.
“Our hearts go out to the people of Chile as they cope with the immediate aftermath of this earthquake and the continuing aftershocks,” says David Meltzer, senior vice president [...]
Jewlicious Festival celebrates with 3 days of contemporary Jewish culture
The sixth annual Jewlicious Music, Arts and Culture Festival took place over the weekend at the Alpert Jewish Community Center in Long Beach.
The three-day festival, which is the nation’s largest Jewish student and young professionals weekend, showcased musicians, comedians and other artists producing contemporary Jewish culture.
One of the most talked about guest of the Jewlicious [...]
Rotary Club Scholarships donate $174K towards tuition for Cal State Long Beach students
Greg Gill, Long Beach Rotary President and Frank Newell, Long Beach Rotary Scholarship Foundation Chair presented a check for $174,800 to CSULB Vice President University Relations and Development, Andrea Taylor. The presentation was made center court at the Pyramid during the men’s basketball game vs. Pacific, last week.
Long Beach Rotary supports four President’s Scholars and 129 students [...]
