Philanthropic
Programs
Caring Hands and Hearts
Responding to the Community’s Needs
In the 2005 American Communities Survey, it was reported that over 19% of all Long Beach residents (88,686 individuals) live in poverty. It also stated that about 27.6% of Long Beach children live in poverty. Long Beach now ranks 26th in poverty of the 70 United States cities with populations greater than 250,000 that were included in the 2004 United States Census. (Source: Press-Telegram 8/29/2006)
Our Philanthropic Programs are designed to help the citizens in need living in our community. In the past year, we had eight active programs serving Long Beach residents and the surrounding areas:
ALa Carte
volunteers deliver bedside crafts to children at Miller Children’s Hospital.
Assault Survivor Kits®
provide “wear-home” clothing to survivors of sexual assault.
The
Howard Collection a museum-quality collection of Asian artifacts, is presented to seventh graders through
docent-led tours as part of their world history curriculum.
Kids on the Block™ puppeteers use nearly life-size puppets to address social, behavioral,
and cultural concerns affecting today’s children and seniors.
Operation School Bell®
provides free school uniforms to elementary, middle, and high school
students in need. In 2010-11, more than 5,700 students will be clothed. The goal is to eventually
clothe 10,000 students each year.
Our
Orthodontic Program serves 667 active patients and 218 patients in retainers from low-to-moderate
income families.
Scholarships provide financial assistance to qualified and deserving students attending Long
Beach City College and California State University, Long Beach, as well as support for music programs in Long Beach middle and high schools.
Mentoring is provided by CAMEO Professional Auxiliary members to promising high
school and Long Beach City College students. Our funding comes from our Assistance League of Long
Beach Thrift & Vintage Shop, fundraising events, grants, and donations.
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