Long Beach Gives 2021

by | Aug 13, 2021 | Anxiety, Community, Ending Stigma, Hope, Mental Wellness

 

The Guidance Center is excited to be one of 200+ nonprofit organizations participating in the third annual online giving event, Long Beach Gives! Set for Thursday, September 23, 2021, this citywide movement is a 24-hour day dedicated to help raise awareness about nonprofits and the important role they play in our community.

 

Last year, Long Beach Gives raised over $1.7 million from community members, businesses and employees alike. This year, the goal is to raise $2 million for the many diverse and wonderful nonprofit organizations that provide vital services to our beautiful city.

 

At The Guidance Center, we have set a goal of $25,000 to raise funds through Long Beach Gives for our Client COVID19 Relief Fund. These funds will help provide critical support to families so they can focus on their child’s mental well-being during this incredibly difficult and challenging time.  This fund supports families impacted by the pandemic in order to prevent exacerbation of their mental health symptoms. The various types of relief may include food, utility and housing support or laptops to support students so they can continue therapy and learning without interruption.

 

HOW YOU CAN HELP

 

  • Fundraise! Become a Peer Fundraiser for The Guidance Center! Create your own personal fundraising page for friends and family to donate to on September 23rd.  All you need is your name and email address to get started. While early fundraising starts September 17th, you can get a head start and create your page today.

 

  • Give! Make your own personal donation to The Guidance Center through Long Beach Gives on September 23rd or give early. Early giving starts September 17th.

 

  • Share! Help spread the word by sharing your Peer Fundraising page with family and friends. Not only can you ask them to support you with a donation but you can also encourage them to set up their own Peer Fundraising page on behalf of The Guidance Center.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION

 

Visit longbeachgives.org for more information about this special giving day and stay tuned for updates about The Guidance Center’s Long Beach Gives campaign in the coming weeks. We will continue to share announcements and information on our social media platforms.

 

We hope you’ll join us on September 23rd for this special day to raise awareness and support for the incredible nonprofits making a difference in Long Beach!