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Locals Create Thanksgiving Food Baskets for Families in Need

Stephanie Perez

Nov 16, 2018
2 min

Locals Create Thanksgiving Food Baskets for Families in Need

For many of us, Thanksgiving is celebrated with loved ones around the dinner table waiting to indulge in homemade turkey, stuffing and dinner rolls. But for others, purchasing these holiday ingredients seems impossible due to their socioeconomic status. But since 2005, more low-income families in the community have been able to enjoy Thanksgiving dinners due to a nonprofit organization called the Long Beach Basket Brigade. It’s a 100-percent volunteer organization where commu

The 908 Show | 35 Years of BBQ, 20 Days of Charity

Nov 1, 2018
1 min

The 908 Show | 35 Years of BBQ, 20 Days of Charity

Finally, you can eat delicious barbecue and donate to charity! You don't have to be old-fashioned to like eating and giving back. From November 1 - 20, head down to Naples Rib Company, enjoy dinner, and let them donate 20 percent of your check to the charity of your choice! #naplesribcompany #908show #charity

Over $100,000 Donated to Local Charities by Big Bang on the Bay

Oct 12, 2018
3 min

Over $100,000 Donated to Local Charities by Big Bang on the Bay

Tom Reep, Cheri Bazley, and Suzanne Nosworthy of the Ronald McDonald House accepting their donation from John Morris. It’s amazing how thousands of people coming together for one night can make a huge, life-changing impact on hundreds of less fortunate residents. Let me explain. On July 3, thousands of Long Beach residents gathered around Alamitos Bay to listen, watch, “ooh,” and “ahh” during the Big Bang on the Bay. This patriotic celebration, commemorating America’s indepen

Static Salon Fundraises for Local Woman Fighting Breast Cancer

Makayla Maxwell

Sep 19, 2018
2 min

Static Salon Fundraises for Local Woman Fighting Breast Cancer

Static Salon provides more than excellent hair styling—owner RaChelle and her all-female power team are huge advocates for community. Their mission is to encourage everyone to make a difference. Because community is so important to RaChelle and her team, they are currently raising money to help Long Beach resident Yve Hart fight breast cancer. Yve Hart lives in Long Beach with her family and is very passionate about Long Beach and helping others. A year ago, she was diagnosed

Miller Children's Hospital Auxiliary Fashion Show

Marina Hernandez

Feb 22, 2018
1 min

Miller Children's Hospital Auxiliary Fashion Show

For 58 years, the Miller Children’s Hospital Long Beach Auxiliary has been hosting an annual Designer Fashion Show to help raise funds for the hospital’s programs. The funds for this year’s event will be donated to the Child Life and Small Baby Programs in the hospital. #fashionshow #millerchildrenshospital #charity