Youth Fund

Youth Fund is sponsored by City of Long Beach. The Youth Fund, established in 2021 using funds from Measure US, supports youth and youth-serving organizations in Long Beach.

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Participatory Budgeting (PB) is a democratic process where youth, ages 1 2 -2 6 , collaborate to decide how to allocate funding to projects that benefit their communities. This process strengthens civic engagement, promotes leadership, and ensures that young people have a real say in shaping the programs and resources they need to thrive. Idea Collection : Youth submit project ideas that address youth needs.

Pr oject Development: Youth leaders work with youth serving organizations to develop ideas into actionable summer projects . Voting: Youth vote on the projects they believe will have the greatest impact. Implementation: Winning projects receive funding and are brought to life!

The Youth Fund is a commitment to equity and empowerment: Equity: Prioritizes historically underserved communities and amplifies youth voices. Empowerment: Gives youth the skills and experience to lead and create change. Community Impact: Funds initiatives that directly benefit young people, their families, and neighborhoods.

Are you ready to shape the future of Long Beach? Here’s how you can participate : Join the Youth Steering Committee: Lead and guide the PB process. Submit Your Ideas: Share your vision for community change.

Develop projects : Collaborate with youth-serving organizations to design impactful summer projects. Vote: Help decide which projects will receive funding. Visit Invest in Youth LB 's webpage to learn more about upcoming events, deadlines, and opportunities to get involved.

Algalita — Ocean Action Leadership Camp - A Summer of Science, Exploration, and Action (Community Care) $50,000 Long Beach youth, it’s time to dive in! The Ocean Action Leadership Camp is your chance to kayak, do real science, and clean up our coastline—all while protecting green sea turtles and other marine life. This isn’t just about learning—it’s about taking action.

In this six-week program, you’ll explore the bay by kayak, analyze microplastics in a real lab, and lead beach cleanups that will remove hundreds of pounds of pollution from our waters. Plastic, cigarette butts, Styrofoam—trash is everywhere, but together, we can clean it up. Earn community service hours, gain real-world skills, and connect with other ocean defenders.

Email Website Books & Buckets — Summer YOUth Games (Health & Wellness) $50,000 This summer, Books & Buckets is launching the Summer YOUth Games. A free, action-packed program for young people (ages 8-18) at Franklin Middle School. It’s all about basketball, teamwork, leadership, and providing a safe, fun space to grow.

Every Saturday from July 5 to August 23, participants will compete in basketball-inspired games like Red Light Green Light dribbling, the Dribble Carousel Challenge, Dribble Bridge Challenge, and Full Court Frenzy. These games promote teamwork, communication, and developing basketball skills, all while boosting confidence and teaching life lessons.

Email Website Instagram Breaking the Cycle — Breaking the Cycle of Generational Trauma (Health & Wellness) $50,000 Are you ready to take control of your future and break free from harmful cycles? Breaking the Cycle is a youth-led program in Long Beach for young people who are ready to challenge generational trauma, build meaningful relationships, and reach their full potential.

Food will be provided for every meeting (Wingstop, Raising Canes, In-N-Out, and any other requests). In addition, we provide scholarships, volunteer hours, internships and work opportunities. This is a safe space where you can open up about important topics – family, friendships, love, and setting boundaries.

Whether you want to build confidence, achieve personal goals, or connect with empathetic people, this program is for you. Email Instagram Devotion Fitness — Sunset Boxing, Pickleball, & Wellness (Health & Wellness) $50,000 Devotion Fitness is offering 8 weeks of FREE boxing, pickleball, and roller-skating sessions for 12-26 year olds in Long Beach!

Our goal is to create a welcoming space where everyone can experience the benefits of movement and community without the pressure of toxic gym culture. Our summer program promotes overall well being by embracing all body types and gender identities. Our aim is to offer a summer of reduced indoor isolation, support mental and physical health, foster community building, and focus on community care.

Email Website Instagram Elite Skills Development — EmpowerED Life Skills for Success (Planning for the Future) $50,000 Our Generation Cares — Car and Driver Ed - Drive Smart, Own Responsibly (Transportation) $50,000 Car and Driver 101 presented by Our Generation Cares (OGC) recognizes that transportation is a critical factor in economic opportunity.

Beyond licensing, our program integrates digital learning, hands-on driving experience, and workforce readiness, creating an adaptive and accessible learning environment that prepares youth for real-world driving and career opportunities. Training is led by DMV-certified instructors, either in-person or online, ensuring that participants receive state-approved education that meets safety and instructional standards.

Email Website Project Optimism — B. O. L.

D. (Boys of Optimism Leadership & Development) Summer Academy (Community Care) $50,000 Boys of Optimism Leadership Development (BOLD) Summer Academy is a fun and supportive program for 8th and 9th grade boys to get ready for high school and future careers. Through hands-on activities, cultural experiences, and mentorship, you’ll build confidence, grow as a leader, and learn how to stay focused and positive.

BOLD helps youth stay on the right path and gives them the tools to create a strong, successful future. BOLD is a summer camp where young men connect with college mentors, build confidence, explore real-life topics, and get ready to lead in high school and beyond. BOLD Leaders are not only prepared for high school—they are equipped with the vision, determination, and optimism to uplift and inspire their communities.

Email Website Instagram Sowing Seeds of Change — Cultivating Young Chefs (Community Care) $50,000 Ready for a summer full of fun, food, and friends? Join our exciting Farm-to-Table entrepreneur program for youth aged 16-24, where you'll get your hands dirty learning to grow delicious food right here in Long Beach!

You'll then team up with new friends to cook up amazing dishes and discover how to turn your culinary creations into a real business. Get ready to harvest knowledge, cook up some unforgettable experiences, and sow the seeds for a bright future in sustainable food and entrepreneurship! Email Website Instagram Success in Challenges — Youth Education and Adjustment Housing (YEAH!)

(Housing) $50,000 The Youth Education and Adjustment Housing (YEAH!) program provides assistance with stable housing, life skills training, financial aid, and wellness support to transitional-aged youth (18-26) in Long Beach experiencing homelessness or unstable living conditions.

Over six weeks, participants will engage in housing education, financial literacy, wellness, and workforce development workshops to equip them with the necessary tools for independent living.

The program will be integrating Core Mentality’s mental and physical wellness workshops and introducing down payment assistance in the form of $300 stipends (gift cards) awarded to each participant upon completion of the program to help secure stable housing. Email Website The Volunteer Center — Impact Makers - Act Now Long Beach (Community Care) $50,000 Your time. Your City.

Your Impact. Get out, give back, and connect with other youth in Long Beach through hands-on community service. Impact Makers: Empower Long Beach is a youth-led summer volunteer program where you'll tackle real issues.

Too many in our city struggle with homelessness, hunger, and lack of resources. Over five weeks, you’ll engage in hands-on service projects - from packing and distributing hygiene kits, meals, and toys to children and families to cleaning up our parks and communities. Hosted by the Volunteer Center Long Beach, this initiative fosters social connectedness, youth empowerment, and real-world impact through community care.

Plus, you’ll gain service hours and a certificate of completion to boost your resume! Email Website Instagram YMCA of Greater Long Beach — The Y Not Project: (Health & Wellness) $50,000 Long Beach Youth, Want a Free Summer of Sports & Fun? Imagine this: a FREE Summer Basketball League (ages 8-17), a FREE Teen Volleyball Camp, FREE YMCA Teen Memberships, and an epic FREE Summer Pool Party with a Gaming Truck!

Guided by our core values— Honesty, Caring, Responsibility, and Respect—we’re ready to give you an unforgettable summer.

Website Devotion Fitness — Sunset Boxing and Wellness (Health & Wellness) $50,000 Devotion Fitness, which serves the LGBTQ+ and other underestimated communities, will offer 12 weeks of outdoor Boxing, Sound Baths, and Picnic-Paint & Skate Nights this summer for emerging adults ages 18 to 26 (13-17 year olds may participate by completing a parental consent form).

Devotion Fitness programs help young adults navigate life by relieving stress, providing an inclusive space to exercise, and creating a lifelong community. Devotion Fitness is LGBTQ+, People of Color and Women operated to reflect those they serve. All classes are welcoming and beginner friendly, with all equipment provided.

Email | Website | Instagram Our Generation Cares — Car and Driver 101: Drive Smart, Own Responsibility (Transportation) $50,000 This program will take a comprehensive approach to increasing access to safe and affordable transportation for youth and emerging adults. From interactive lessons to exciting field trips, Car and Driver 101 transforms beginners into skilled drivers and instills a sense of control and independence.

With classroom instruction, practical driving lessons using a real-car-driving simulator and a loaner vehicle for youth to take the DMV test, this program ensures that participants have access to the resources necessary to obtain their driver's license. It creates systems change for young people by bridging the gap in driver's education access, regardless of socioeconomic background. For more information call: 562.

833. 8805. Email | Website spcaLA — spcaLA Friends for Life Summer Camp (Community Care) $25,000 During the week of Aug.

22, spcaLA will provide 40 scholarships for their Friends for Life Summer Camp to youth ages 12 to 15 who reside in the 90804, 90805 and 90813 zip codes. Participants will also receive transportation to and from camp, extended camp hours (8:30 a. m.

to 2:30 p. m.) and a meal.

In addition to regular camp activities - dog training, cat care, games and activities – this weeklong camp will offer an expanded curriculum around anger identification, conflict solving, empathetic choices, anti-bullying and kindness towards others. For more information call 562. 206.

1375. Email | Website Success in Challenges — YEAH! - Youth Education and Adjustment Housing (Housing) $50,000 During this six-week program, transitional youth in Long Beach will participate in YEAH!

—Youth Education and Adjustment Housing. Hosted by Success in Challenges, it will provide stable housing, community support, and life skills training. Their holistic approach addresses the distinct needs of homeless transitional-aged youth.

Workshops include Financial Literacy covering topics like credit scores and budgeting. The program ends with a graduation, stipend and certificates. For more information call 562.

449. 1686. Email | Website Mission Muay Thai — Punch to Protect, Kick to Defend.

(Community Care) $42,700 The youth movement academy is designed for self-defense tactics, martial arts practice and mindfulness. Mission Muay Thai's mission is to make a lasting impact in the lives of individuals through the transformative power of Muay Thai (Thai Boxing). Their self-defense program helps foster personal growth, discipline, and community spirit to empower and protect our youth through situational awareness.

Youth will access the protective knowledge by learning the art of 8 limbs including punches, kicks, knees, elbows, and defensive tactics to protect the body from potential threats. For more information call 562. 304.

5733. Email | Website | Camp Registration Elite Skills Development — EmpowerED : Life Skills for Success (Planning for the Future) $50,000 M. O.

R. E. Mothers — Summer Full of Art Program (Health & Wellness) $50,000 M.

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Mothers provides youth ages 8-13 a safe and supportive environment to grow, learn and develop creatively. This program allows youth to explore their creativity through painting, drawing, creating vision boards, clay making, photography and free admission to local museums. Designed for youth with all abilities, this program will teach awareness, acceptance, community building and effective life-skills.

The program will culminate in a showcase exhibit, open to the community, which will help build confidence and encourage young people to use their voices. For more information call 562. 850.

5051. Email | Website West Coast Credible Messengers – Artful Resistance and Break the School-to-Prison Cycle (Health & Wellness) $50,000 This project will address the community priority area of physical, mental, and emotional wellness in Long Beach by providing teens and emerging adults with opportunities for creative expression, personal development, and community engagement.

Through workshops focused on art, poetry, and collaborative projects, participants will explore themes related to the school-to-prison pipeline, build awareness of systemic barriers, and develop skills to resist oppression and advocate for change. This program is a transformative voyage of self-discovery, empowerment, and community building.

Email | Website Future Innovators — Career CruiserLB – Youth Transport (Transportation) $ 32 , 3 00 The Career CruiserLB Youth Transport program provides a weekly accessible and reliable transport service to support the youth and emerging adults of Long Beach to assist in getting to a weekly career workshop, job fairs, hiring events, networking opportunities, visiting corporate campuses, and other job search activities.

This weekly transport service will be provided to all those keen to participate in a weekly Career Workshop which will prepare youth with the skills and confidence needed to land a great job, internship or perhaps even explore further education. Email . C alifornia Families in Focus — I Matter 2 Program (Community Care) $70,000 I Matter 2 is a nine-week summer program for youth ages 13 to 21.

The program, which focuses on shedding light on bullying and suicide prevention, will take place at Jordan High School from June. 26 through Aug. 25.

Activities include entrepreneur workshops, teaching young people about working as makeup artists, models and photographers/videographers. Youth will also receive group mentoring by professionals who will share their life stories and tips on coping with issues affecting them. Other activities include movie nights and ice cream socials.

The program will end with a professional photo shoot, a Nike shoe-making field trip and a fashion presentation. Casa Youth Shelter — It’s on the Casa Program (Housing) $60,000 During this six-week program in central Long Beach, Casa Youth Shelter will connect youth to essential resources, including housing, basic needs and incentives. Participants will take part in activities that will be fun and support their success.

Group activities will include mindfulness sessions, counseling and life skills workshops to provide a sense of community. Providing these resources will allow youth to begin their journey toward independence and help prevent youth homelessness.

Devotion Fitness — Sunset Boxing and Wellness Program (Health & Wellness) $20,000 Devotion Fitness, which serves the LGBTQ+ and other underestimated communities, will offer 12 weeks of boxing, yoga and sound bath lessons for emerging adults ages 18 to 26. The classes are beginner friendly, with equipment provided, and will be a fun way to build community.

Devotion programs help young adults navigate life by building community, alleviating stress and improving physical health, while providing an affirming space to exercise. Scholarships will be available for students who need extra support. M.

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Mothers — Summer full of Art (Health & Wellness) $56,892 This program directly aligns with positive youth development by providing 8- to 13-year-olds a supportive environment to grow, learn and develop through art. Designed for youth with all abilities, the program will teach awareness, acceptance, community-building and life skills.

The program will culminate in a showcase exhibit, open to the community, which will help build confidence and encourage young people to use their voice. Jazz Angels — Summer Jazz and Much More Program (Health & Wellness) $7,608 Jazz Angels will host a summer program for youth, ages 11 to 17, to engage socially and musically and learn how to play jazz in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment.

Along with practice and preparation for a community performance, the program will also center around recognizing and providing youth with access to and knowledge about mental health care. Youth will learn the history of the music they will play and how it relates to their heritage, drawing from Afro-Cuban, mariachi and other Latin forms, traditional New Orleans, bebop and cool jazz.

Our Generation Cares — Ignition to Independence: Car and Driver 101 Program (Transportation) $64,000 This pilot program will take a comprehensive approach to increasing access to safe and affordable transportation for youth and emerging adults.

With classroom instruction, practical driving lessons using a real-car-driving simulator and a loaner vehicle for youth to take the DMV test, this program ensures that participants have access to the resources necessary to obtain their driver's license. It creates systems change for young people by bridging the gap in driver's education access, regardless of socioeconomic background.

spcaLA — spcaLA Friends for Life Summer Camp (Community Care) $21,500 During the week of Aug. 7, spcaLA will provide 40 scholarships for their Friends for Life Summer Camp to youth ages 14 to 17 who reside in the 90804, 90805 and 90813 zip codes. Participants will also receive transportation to and from camp, extended camp hours (8:30 a.

m. to 2:30 p. m.)

and a meal. In addition to regular camp activities - dog training, cat care, games and activities – this weeklong camp will offer an expanded curriculum around anger identification, conflict solving, empathetic choices, anti-bullying and kindness towards others.

AbilityFirst Long Beach Center - $850 AbilityFirst will be holding a program offered three times a week over the summer that will provide a wide range of opportunities and experiences to help participants explore their interests and abilities and strengthen the skills that will prepare them for the future (employment, continuing education, and the challenges of adulthood).

Act Out Theatre Company - $2,000 The goals of Act Out Theatre Company’s program are to provide youth opportunities for leadership development, practical, hands-on training in a variety of arts related disciplines, and performance opportunities which are provided in a safe and creative environment.

The programs foster an opportunity for children and families to build team skills, learn how to cooperate and work with each other toward common goals, improve confidence and grades, build social skills and learn social responsibility.

Adventures to Dreams Enrichment (AtDE) - $2,000 Throughout the summer, Adventures to Dreams Enrichment will be providing free summer activities for youth aged 6-16, aiming to encourage social skills, build self-confidence, and support creative expression through art, science, and imagination. Their summer program includes Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Day, Summer Art Camp, and Let’s Hear it for the Boys Day.

AOC7 Neighborhood Organization - $2,000 The funds will be used to support AOC7 Neighborhood’s Corridor of Colors Youth Art Fair. They are working with Long Beach students and local artists to create a community mural at a local neighborhood church on Rose Street. This mural will be representative of the AOC7 and greater Central Long Beach community and will be inspired by and painted by youth in the community.

With the guidance of artists, participants in attendance will have a chance to paint part of the mural. There will also be an art fair where youth in attendance can experience an art and/or craft workshop, view live art demonstrations, meet local artists, create their own paintings, learn mindfulness and stress relief techniques through the creation of art, and engage with other youth in the community.

Apply Pressure is bringing Hip Hop classes to youth in Long Beach with a culminating Breaking Battle/Hip-Hop Event at Open Gallery Art Studio that will be hosted in September. This program will foster physical activity, community, self-expression, and creativity, as it will provide a safe open space for our youth and families to connect through music, dance, and culture.

Aspiranet will be hosting a summer cooking academy that provides instruction on basic cooking skills, grocery shopping on a budget, proper food handling and storage, nutrition and healthy eating as well as dining etiquette to transitional aged youth in Long Beach. Benkadi, project of Community Partners - $2,000 Benkadi’s summer camp program will take place over a 5-day period for up to 30 students from grades 4-12.

The students will have an opportunity to learn how to drum and dance to West African rhythms and will be exposed to various aspects of West African culture and history. They will also participate in arts and crafts activities inspired by the traditions of the region (mask and costume making, cloth dying, drawing, jewelry making and painting, etc.). The camp will conclude with a culminating performance.

The BOSS annual camp will be run from late July through August with the goal of preparing students for courses they will be taking in the fall, as well as fostering conscious competence. Participants will engage in a range of activities aimed at enhancing physical fitness, academic readiness, STEM skills, critical thinking, and personal development.

Brave Global will provide Brave Circles programming for youth who are at risk of exploitation and trafficking to connect and participate in Leadership Development. They partner with Revive Church, Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) Female Leadership Academy and other local churches to host the Brave Circles for middle school and high school aged youth.

The program seeks to develop successful leaders by addressing the multi-faceted issues facing young women. Brockus Dance Company - $1,000 The Stanford Middle School Wellness Center is collaborating with Brockus Dance Company to offer middle school students the opportunity to learn a variety of different dances, including ballroom dance.

Brockus meets weekly over 8 weeks with a group of approximately 25 students learning different dances and practicing self-care and a healthy coping skill of moving more. At the end of the sessions Stanford Middle School will put on a showcase for parents and the community of all the dances the students have learned.

Cabrillo High School - Student Wellness Center- $800 The Wellness Center at Cabrillo High School provides a safe space for students and their families. During the summer program, youth will incorporate mindfulness practices into their day. These practices would include having instructor lead yoga classes twice a week, meditation, and journaling.

The goal is to provide students with healthy coping skills so that they are better able to manage their emotions and life circumstances. California Aquatic Therapy Wellness Center, Inc., DBA Pools of Hope - $2,000 Pools of Hope is hosting a Summer Swim and Wellness Camp, benefiting 100 youth aged 8-17.

The program will offer swim lessons, recreational swimming, water games, nutrition education, snacks, and various sports activities, utilizing Long Beach City College's state-of-the-art aquatic center and sports programs.

Californians for Justice Education Fund Inc. - $2,000 The funds will help support youth interns participating the annual Summer Youth Leadership Academy, a five-week leadership academy that will train the next generation of youth leaders by developing their personal leadership, social capital, advocacy and socioemotional skills.

Participants will gain advanced knowledge in communication, public policy, media literacy, community advocacy, consensus building, and conflict mediation. Capstreetwear will host a workshop where youth can learn how to paint with acrylic/watercolor and learn how to decorate apparel with vinyl heat transfers.

The artwork and apparel they create they can take home at the end of the workshop plus mini art kits to continue their own projects at home. The goal of this workshop is for the participants to have a positive and uplifting experience through art, with the hope it will spark something in everyone. Cloud Seven Bicycle Club - $1,095 Cloud Seven Bicycle Club will be hosting their 3rd Annual "Start of the Summer Bike Ride" event.

This event will be an eight (8) mile round trip bike ride that kicks off multiple summer group bicycling opportunities. They will provide snacks, water, safety equipment, and rental bikes for these events. Our goal is to bring young people and families together to develop a sense of community, create space for intergenerational healing and build healthy habits.

Coco Beach Presents - $2,000 Coco Beach Presents will be hosting "Dine Like a Pro: Exploring Cultural Food and Dining Etiquette" workshop which aims to educate and engage youth in Long Beach by teaching them dining etiquette and introducing them to diverse cultural foods. The interactive experience will promote cultural awareness and respect, benefiting participants in their personal and professional relationships.

Participants, aged 13-24, will gain knowledge of Long Beach's diverse food scene and demonstrate proper dining etiquette and familiarity with various cultural dishes by the end of the workshop. Conservation Corps of Long Beach - $2,000 The requested funds will be used towards implementing a Community E-Waste and Recycling Resource Fair at Conservation Corps of Long Beach’s Environmental Education Center at DeForest Park.

This event will address the areas of public health, climate change efforts and youth development. The resource fair will consist of representatives from various agencies providing resources for the community like the Department of Mental Health, the Good Seed, the Multi-service Center, Long Beach City College, Long Beach Health Department, and Long Beach Animal Care Services.

Creative Flow Art - $2,000 Creative Flow Art will provide an art program over six weeks to engage youth in practical and hands-on activities, infusing their personal meaning and experience and deeply exploring the materials. Their goal is to enhance social skills through the arts, promote awareness of arts education for career paths, create a safe environment outside of school, and help 100 youth find employment in art-related fields.

Funding will be used to support the DemoChicks DemoDiscovery camp which will be a week of hands-on, and immersive architecture, construction, and engineering (ACE) exposure for 20 high school-aged girls on a college campus and construction site. The camp will include training sessions, mentor sessions from ACE leaders, and allows participants to participate in a project together.

Disabled Resources Center, Inc. - $2,000 Disabled Resources Center, Inc. will use this funding to equip Transitional Youth (14-24) with disabilities for self-reliant community living. Community living tools include Independent Living Skills and learning practical computer skills.

The students learn what makes a computer work, put the pieces together, and gain the satisfaction and sense of achievement of completing a task, working together in a small class.

Edwin and Dorothy Baker Foundation DBA DAYS Long Beach - $2,000 The DAYS Long Beach summer program is offered between June 26 thru August 4 with a unique program consisting of a variety of activities to stimulate curiosity, deepen knowledge, and promote mental and physical well-being.

Our program is designed to build relationships, provide a safe out-of-school time space while increasing youth’s engagement in school by learning through activities that are directly linked to school goals and objectives. Fresh Education Inc - $2,000 Fresh Education will help make summer learning FUN for TK to 8th Grade children with Summer Science Camp 2023 with The Circle LB.

This camp offers an in-person, safe environment with outdoor activities, art, and field trips, all facilitated within small groups, or “Circles”. Summer Camp themes include, "Backbone Not Required!" , "Branching Out", "Buzz and Flutter", "Humans Are Hip", "Marvelous Mammals", and "Wonderful Water".

Genius Only will be hosting a youth summer event and will provide books, clothes, and educational performances, aiming to clothe the community and offer access to experiences and information that may be limited. The goal is to empower the community through education, personal development, and access to resources they may not have readily available.

Gyift Foundation - $2,000 The funds will be used by Gyift Foundation to support their Special Summer Experiential Learning Field Trip to Kidspace Museum in Pasadena for 50 youth participants aged 5-18 residing in low-income or houseless families in Long Beach. High School Peace Club Alliance - $1,500 The High School Peace Club Alliance is organizing a Peace Camp for Youth at Terra Madre Gardens from June 19th to 22nd .

This four-day camp will focus on networking and community building where high school students will be able to explore social justice issues that exist in their community, learn the process of problem solving and how to get themselves and their community involved in making change.

His Little Feet will be hosting a "Back to School" summer event on August 26th aimed at distributing new, name brand shoes (such as Nike, Vans, and Adidas) and school supplies for youth 18 years and younger experiencing homelessness, poverty and/or neglect. Lunch, dessert, live music, and games are all provided at no charge.

Joseph Learning Lab - $2,000 The funding will be used to support students in food insecure families and provide supplies at Joseph Learning Labs’s Summer Enrichment Program. The program aims to help underserved children in the Long Beach community recover from COVID-19 learning challenges by providing qualified teachers who assist them in core subjects, build confidence, and make learning enjoyable.

LBKids4Now is creating neighborhood activities and an opportunity for kids to meet and hang out during the summer. Activities will include summer movies after dark, a foam party or nerf wars party at the park. This informal group is also planning other potential activities including a go fly a kite day, beach day trip, and a skatepark trip