Our Family Resource Center is Officially Open!

“We’re giving back to the community and making sure there are proper resources for community members.”

– Kris Allen, Guidance Center Board Chair

Last week, our community came together to celebrate the official grand opening of our new Family Resource Center. It was a meaningful day that underscored our agency’s shared commitment to expanding resources for local families. The Press Telegram featured our event, highlighting the importance of this new chapter for The Guidance Center.

Grand Opening Highlights

The celebration opened with a warm welcome from our new Board Chair, Kris Allen, followed by remarks from our Chief Executive Officer, Patricia Costales, LCSW. Together, our community reflected on the vision behind the Family Resource Center and what this new space will mean for children and caregivers. We’re grateful to share this moment with our amazing partners, Josephine S. Gumbiner Foundation, Rudolph J. and Daphne A. Munzer Foundation, Environ Architecture, Inc., and Tyler Construction Services, Inc. It is thanks to their partnership that we were able to bring this extraordinary project to life. We were also joined by Christopher Perez, Community Development Deputy for Congressman Robert Garcia’s office, whose presence continued a special connection to our agency’s growth.

A special highlight of the event was a ribbon-cutting led by Mayor Rex Richardson alongside Julie Meenan, Executive Director of the Josephine S. Gumbiner Foundation. Our team was then presented with a special certificate of acknowledgement from the City of Long Beach to commemorate this important milestone. We are grateful to everyone who attended the grand opening ceremony and helped us open our doors to our new Center.

Our Family Resource Center Is Now Open

The Family Resource Center is officially open and ready to welcome caregivers, youth, and community members. Walk-in support is now available for basic needs resources, case management and referrals, family activities, and access to a computer lab. This community hub provides a supportive environment where families can connect with programs that strengthen relationships, reduce stress at home, and promote well-being. All services are offered at no cost. You can find the Family Resource Center co-located at The Guidance Center headquarters in Long Beach. Click here to access our downloadable flyer.

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Upcoming Events at the Family Resource Center

We look forward to growing our Center and developing exciting new programs and activities. Some of our first offerings include workshops happening next month. We’d love for you to join us! See below for details.

Event schedules will be shared on our website and social media accounts. All activities will take place at The Guidance Center’s Long Beach clinic.

Ways to Support the Family Resource Center

If you were unable to attend the celebration but would still like to support the Family Resource Center, here’s how you can help!

We are currently collecting canned and dry food, warm clothing, and board games or puzzles for families who visit the Center. Donations can be coordinated with Julio Perez, Family Resource Center Coordinator, at jperez1@tgclb.org.

Your generosity helps ensure that local families have access to essentials, community connection, and meaningful support! We cannot wait to welcome you in as we build a place where families feel seen, supported, and connected.