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National Philanthropy Day 2018
The Long Beach Community Foundation (LBCF), in partnership with Mental Health America Los Angeles, plans to renovate the Wellness Center at 830 Atlantic Ave in Long Beach for the 2018 National Philanthropy Day Project. The event will take place on October 20, 2018.
The Wellness Center responds to the needs of individuals with mental illness who have transitioned to independent community-based support from homelessness. This location serves more than 300 adults with mental illness below the poverty line annually. At the center there are opportunities for individuals to learn skills for self-reliance, develop natural supports, and access resources to help them grow in their wellbeing.
The volunteer efforts on October 20, 2018 will focus on external renovations to create a more inviting and welcoming façade for the Wellness Center. This will be accomplished through fresh paint, natural plantings, and design elements overseen by Citron Design.
National Philanthropy Day is made possible through generous donors and volunteer such as yourself who take in interest in improving the community.
To donate to this year’s project, please click here.
To volunteer at this year’s event, please sign up here.
In The News
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Houghton Park in North Long Beach to Install ‘Sound Garden’ for Children – LB Post
November 15, 2018 -
Local Homeless Shelter for Women and Children to Receive Outdoor Improvements – LB Post
October 11, 2017
- Knight grant will fund ‘Around the Table’ conversations in Long Beach – Press Telegram
August 6, 2017 -
Long Beach Residents Invited to Join Largest One-Day Conversation in City’s History This Fall – LB Post
August 3, 2017
- Nonprofits Move Toward Clarity and Collaboration – Long Beach Business Journal
May 22, 2017
- Long Beach Community Foundation Reaches a Record High $30 Million in Assets – Long Beach Post
May 9, 2017
- Long Beach Community Foundation Reaches $30 Million in Assets – Press-Telegram
May 4, 2017
- Long Beach Community Foundation Bundles Philanthropists To Offer Mega-Grant – Grunion Gazette
April 29, 2017
- The Heart of Giving (VIDEO), October 2016
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Long Beach’s Precious Lamb Preschool To Get Renovated – Gazette
September 2, 2016
- Local Preschool to Receive Major Upgrades Thanks to the Long Beach Community Foundation – Long Beach Post
September 2, 2016
- Volunteers to upgrade preschool that serves homeless – Signal Tribune
September 1, 2016
- Long Beach Foundation Recognized – Press Telegram
June 18, 2016
- 2016 State of the Long Beach Community Foundation Event – Long Beach Business Journal
June 7-20, 2016
- Long Beach Comes in 2nd in Cool California Challenge – Long Beach Post
April 14, 2016
- Georges Greek Cafe will donate 10% of proceeds to camp fund – Press Telegram
June 25, 2015
- Citywide Ice Cream Social Sees Largest Turnout Yet (Funded by the Knight Foundation Fund held at the Long Beach Community Foundation – Long Beach Post
June 25, 2015
- Special Connect: Support for Families with Special Needs
Made Possible through the Knight Foundation Fund held at the Long Beach Community Foundation (Front Page) – Long Beach Public Library Foundation
Spring 2015 Newsletter
- One Stop Shop For Charitable Giving – Long Beach Business Journal (page 20)
March 30, 2015
- The Next Generation of Giving is Now – Long Beach Business Journal (page 31)
February 18, 2015
Press Releases
- A Fresh New Look for the Mental Health America of Los Angeles Wellness Center
October 11. 2018 - Complimentary Long Beach Seminars on Wills and Trusts Sponsored by the Long Beach Community Foundation
September 17, 2018 - 3,000 Long Beach Resident Voices Heard; Around the Table Event Results Released Today
April 17, 2018 - Historical Partnership Kicks Off First News Series October 24th
October 23, 2017 - Long Beach Rescue Mission Residents Looking Forward to Quality of Life Improvements
October 10, 2017 - Largest One-Day, Citywide Community Conversation Slated for September
July 27, 2017 - First Ever LBCF Funders Collaborative to Establish New Youth Program
August 9, 2017 - Around the Table: Largest One-Day, Citywide Community Conversation Slated for September
July 27, 2017 - LBCF Names Jean Bixby Smith Chair Emeritus
June 13, 2017 - Long Beach Community Foundation Hits $30 Million In Assets
April 4, 2017
- Long Beach Funders Collaborative to Make a Large Grant
April 19, 2017
- Long Beach Area Students Receive STEM Scholarships
January 17, 2017
- LBCF Celebrates 20 Years
June 9, 2016
- Local Trafficking Victims Win a Chance At New Life
March 23, 2016
- $2.5 Million Granted in 2015
January 6, 2016
- Extend Your Charitable Giving in 2015
December 28, 2015
- IRA Charitable Rollover Is Permanent Law
December 21, 2015
- The Long Beach Community Foundation Builds A Community Garden at the Boys and Girls Club
November 13, 2015
- Nonprofits Gather to Learn More About Managing Their Reserves and Receiving Planned Gifts
September 29, 2015
- $120,000 Pool of Long Beach Civic Innovation Grants
September 23, 2015
- LBCF Welcomes New Board Members – Newest Members Add a Breadth of Expertise to Foundation Board
February 24, 2015
- Long Beach Community Foundation Exceeds $25 Million in Assets
December 26, 2014
- End of Year Charitable Options Available Now: U.S. Senate Votes Yes to Tax Break for IRA Charitable Rollovers
December 18, 2014
- Nonprofit Daycare Gets a New Entryway
December 2, 2014
- Long Beach Community Foundation Transitions Into a New Era With Netherton as Board Chair
May 29, 2013
- 4th Annual Digital Media Arts Summit & EXPO
September 17, 2012
- Public Access (PADNET) for Long Beach Moves Forward with Producers Forum
November 29, 2011
- LBCF to Award B of A Emergency Grants for Healthcare Services along Atlantic Corridor
March 29, 2010
- Long Beach’s Sophiline Cheam Shapiro named 2009 USA Knight Fellow
December 14, 2009
- Knight Foundation announces USA Knight Fellowships
December 7, 2009
- Connected Corridor Phase 2 Grants
June 2009
- Art Start
December 2008
- Knight Funds
August 2008
- Connected Corridor Phase 1 Grants
June 2008