Long Beach Forward

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Long Beach Forward We create a healthy Long Beach with low-income communities of color by building community knowledge, leadership, and power. Host of the BHC and Best Start.

Thank you to Long Beach Residents Empowered and     for leading a workshop all about Advocating for Affordable and Acces...
10/21/2026

Thank you to Long Beach Residents Empowered and for leading a workshop all about Advocating for Affordable and Accessible Housing! 🏡

This was in partnership with Best Start Central Long Beach as part of the Community Change Agenda Series ✨🙌

Let's clown around 🤡 You’re invited to a Movement Clowning Playdate to learn the history and culture of clowning as resi...
10/21/2026

Let's clown around 🤡 You’re invited to a Movement Clowning Playdate to learn the history and culture of clowning as resistance, and crafting your own look!

📅 Thursday, October 22 | 5:30–8:30 PM
📍Youth Movement & Education Center
2217 E. 6th St. Long Beach 90814
🎟️ FREE | RSVP: [email protected]

Long Beach go out and VOTE 🗳 Election day is November 3rd 🗣
10/20/2026

Long Beach go out and VOTE 🗳 Election day is November 3rd 🗣

Make your voice heard, vote!  🗣 November 3rd is the last day to vote in-person or return a ballot by 8:00 p.m.Recommenda...
10/19/2026

Make your voice heard, vote! 🗣 November 3rd is the last day to vote in-person or return a ballot by 8:00 p.m.

Recommendations are organized by the Voter Power Committee. Visit www.lbforward.org for more information on measures and ways to take action!

✨Long Beach Forward is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Endorsements are restricted to measures and propositions.

Make your voice heard, vote! 🗣️November 3rd is the last day to vote in-person or return a ballot by 8:00 p.m.Recommendat...
10/17/2026

Make your voice heard, vote! 🗣️November 3rd is the last day to vote in-person or return a ballot by 8:00 p.m.

Recommendations are organized by the Voter Power Committee. Visit lbforward.org for more information on measures and ways to take action!

👉Long Beach Forward is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Endorsements are restricted to measures and propositions.

Join the village ❤A free, Black-centered learning experience for parents, caregivers, educators, healers, and community ...
10/15/2026

Join the village ❤A free, Black-centered learning experience for parents, caregivers, educators, healers, and community members connected to young Black children.

📅Starts Oct 17
📍LBUSD Center of Black Student Excellence
1022 E. Market St., Long Beach, CA

🔗Learn more and RSVP: verbcommunity.org/ppl

10/09/2026

Searching for your otter half? Ba dum tss

Join us on Friday, October 16 at our “Find Your Otter” Speed Dating Fundraiser! Meet new people, enjoy a drink (included with your ticket), and help raise funds for people affected by ICE violence. All funds raised will be redistributed through the Belonging and Resiliency Fund. 

🗓️: Friday, October 16
⏰: Doors open at 6:00pm; Event starts at 6:30pm
📍: Youth Movement & Education Center
2217 E. 6th St. Long Beach 90814
🎟️: $25 (Ages 21+ only; ticket includes 1 beverage)
🧡: RSVP at lbforward.org/otter

You're invited to ✏Advocating for Affordable and Accessible Housing!Tuesday, October 20 | 5:30-7:00pm | 2217 E 6th St.In...
10/07/2026

You're invited to ✏Advocating for Affordable and Accessible Housing!

Tuesday, October 20 | 5:30-7:00pm | 2217 E 6th St.
In partnership with Long Beach Residents Empowered and Blm Long Beach Black Neighborhood Tenant Council

Parents caregivers, and community members are invited to attend our upcoming BSCLB Community Change Agenda Series curated in partnership with Best Start community organizations who focus on these community priorities.

Thank you to For The Child  | Non-Profit for hosting The Caregivers Guide to Surviving the Holidays as part of the Best ...
10/02/2026

Thank you to For The Child | Non-Profit for hosting The Caregivers Guide to Surviving the Holidays as part of the Best Start Central Long Beach Community Change Agenda Series ✏️🙌

With your support and generosity we exceeded our Long Beach Gives goal and raised for $11,000! 🎉Thank you for supporting...
09/29/2026

With your support and generosity we exceeded our Long Beach Gives goal and raised for $11,000! 🎉Thank you for supporting where community happens ❤

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2217 E. 6th Street
Long Beach, CA
90814

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