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Gratitude in a Season of Healing: A Message from the CEO
A Reflection on Gratitude This year, I’ve been struggling with finding the words for my gratitude message to all of you. I’ve procrastinated. I’ve stumbled, and I’ve given up. This isn’t like me, so I had to do some soul searching to sort out the barriers to...
Adopt-A-Family 2025: Make the Season Brighter for Local Families
“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of another.” — Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross The holiday season is right around the corner! While many of us are planning gifts and gatherings with loved ones, countless families in our...
Family Resource Center: Opening at The Guidance Center Next Month!
We are proud to share the exciting development of our new Family Resource Center (FRC), opening at The Guidance Center headquarters in Long Beach! This new space will be a community hub where children and families can access the resources, programs, and connections...
World Mental Health Day: Caring for Our Community
World Mental Health Day is a time to reflect on what mental health means to us and how we can build stronger systems of care for those who need it most. The theme for 2025, “Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies,” reminds us that care is especially critical in...
Long Beach Gives 2025 Wrap Up: Community Makes a Difference
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, The Guidance Center raised nearly $60,000 during Long Beach Gives 2025. We surpassed our fundraising goal this year, allowing us to impact more children and families through our new Family Resource Center. “It’s...
Hope and Healing Club: How to Support Youth, Every Month
Every child deserves the chance to grow, heal, and look forward to a brighter future. At The Guidance Center, we walk alongside them on their healing journey, offering hope and the support they need every step of the way. We strive to provide accessible and...
Mental Health Month: Prioritizing Awareness and Wellness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to break the stigma, advocate for accessibility, and highlight the importance of mental well-being for children, families, and communities. This year, we kicked off Mental Health Month with our signature event,...
Nancy & Bob Foster: Our 2025 Tim Sailor Legacy Award Honorees
Meet the Champions for Mental Health in Long Beach From the baseball diamond to city hall, Nancy and Bob Foster have spent decades planting seeds of hope for Long Beach families. Together, they have shown us what it means to lead with compassion, purpose, dedication,...
Sunset Sip 2025: Planting Seeds of Hope is just one month away!
Sunset Sip 2025: Planting Seeds of Hope is just one month away! Don’t miss this extraordinary evening of giving and gratitude on Saturday, May 3rd, at the Hotel Maya in Long Beach. What is Sunset Sip? Sunset Sip is more than just a fundraising event—it’s a celebration...
Agency Update: Our San Pedro Clinic Has Moved!
Did you know? The Guidance Center's San Pedro clinic recently moved! As of January 2025, our new office has relocated to better serve our clients and community members. We hosted a special open house event last week to welcome the community as their new neighbor. This...
You Are Safe Here: A Message of Hope from The Guidance Center
The Guidance Center is a safe place for all who come to our doors, regardless of their gender or sexual identity or orientation, ability, race, ethnicity, religion, or immigration status. In light of recent events, we understand that many in our community, and within...
Adopt-A-Family 2024: Reflecting on the Power of Community
As we close the chapter on the Adopt-A-Family 2024 program, The Guidance Center is filled with immense gratitude and pride. This year has been challenging for many of the members of our community. However, thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our supporters, we...
A Year End Message From Our CEO
“Where flowers bloom, so does hope.” – Lady Bird Johnson Dear Friends, As 2024 comes to an end here at The Guidance Center, there are so many reasons to be filled with gratitude, optimism, and hope. The incredible generosity and kindness of our donors, community...
Our CEO Gives Thanks During Challenging Times
“It is not happiness that makes us grateful. It’s gratefulness that makes us happy” – David Steindl-Rast As an adult, Thanksgiving has become my favorite holiday. It’s never been about the food; I don’t adore turkey or mashed potatoes or the various fixings. I...
Unpacking Stigma for Unhoused Awareness Month
Over the years, more and more people have become unhoused or find themselves at risk of homelessness. Major factors are constant increases in rent, high unemployment rates, and an overall expensive cost of living. It can be incredibly challenging to experience these...
Adopt-A-Family 2024: Spread Holiday Cheer This Year!
“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” – Coretta Scott King The holiday season is fast approaching! Most of us are in the process of making plans to shop for the ones we love. You may have already...
Long Beach Gives: Over $45,000 Raised for Family Resource Center!
Long Beach Gives was held just last week! As a returning nonprofit, The Guidance Center was excited to join over 270 nonprofits in this citywide crowdfunding campaign to bolster community support and raise funds for an important cause. Impact &...
Holding Space: Grief Awareness Day 2024
This Grief Awareness Day, we want to hold space for those who may be going through a tough time and share helpful techniques for coping with grief. This blog will break down types of grief, self care practices, and community resources. We hope to equip you with the...
BIPOC Mental Health Month: Beyond the Numbers
BIPOC Mental Health Month is celebrated every year in July to raise awareness for underrepresented groups who face additional barriers to mental health. This blog will teach you about the meaning of BIPOC, mental health challenges, and supportive resources to...
Pride Month 2024: Celebrating the LGBTQIA2S+ Community
Happy Pride Month! Now is the perfect time to increase visibility for the LGBTQIA2S+ community, foster inclusive education, and grow your allyship. In this blog, you will find information and resources to advocate for queer people. "[Pride is] an opportunity...