Long Beach City Strikes $198,000 Monthly Deal to Rent Hotel for Homeless
Long Beach City has reached an agreement to lease the 60-room Vagabond Inn in Downtown to provide interim shelter for
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Homelessness
Long Beach opens overnight parking for people sleeping in vehicles
The City of Long Beach is expanding its Safe Parking Program, which provides a safe, dignified environment for people currently
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Mayor Rex Richardson Requests to Declare State of Emergency on Homelessness
In his first act as Mayor of Long Beach, Rex Richardson requested City Manager Tom Modica to bring a declaration
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Support the Long Beach Rescue Mission Thanksgiving Campaign
LONG BEACH, CA – Long Beach Rescue Mission will be serving meals to the public this Thanksgiving season. On November
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Long Beach Shares Results of 2022 Homeless Count
Long Beach, CA – Findings of the 2022 Homeless Point in Time Count, the first count conducted in two years
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City of Long Beach Awarded Encampment Resolution Funding
State funding will allow the City to focus outreach and permanent housing efforts for people experiencing homelessness at one of
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Long Beach Rescue Mission receives Van Donation from Long Beach Honda
LONG BEACH, CA – Long Beach Honda recently donated a new van to the Lydia House at The Long Beach
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LBCC students may find help with housing through Hope Housing for Students program
Long Beach City College students can now apply for the Hope Housing for Students program, which will provide housing, food,
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Top Long Beach Black Chefs to Prepare and Serve Lunch at Long Beach Rescue Mission
Three top chefs will offer their culinary talents during a unique event at the Long Beach Rescue Mission ahead of
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Long Beach Rescue Mission looks forward to growth in 50th year
Long Beach Rescue Mission hires Interim Executive Director; plans to expand its community reach in the new year. LONG BEACH
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Long Beach Rescue Mission continues to give the gift of community through the holiday season
The Long Beach Rescue Mission is on a mission to continue providing the essentials and more to those in need in the Long Beach community this holiday season.
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Belmont Heights Community Association hosts food drive for the holidays
Belmont Heights Community Association is an organization that collects and donates canned and dried foods, school supplies, along with new personal hygiene items at the end of each month.
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Workforce Development Program prepares Mission Residents for Self-Sufficiency
The Long Beach Rescue Mission Workforce Development Program aids residents in achieving stable employment, learning financial literacy, and other essential tools before they transition into their new lives.
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Long Beach Rescue Mission Offers Life-Altering Programs
The Long Beach Rescue Mission continues to offer transforming programs to the most vulnerable members of the Long Beach community.
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Non-profit organization activates policy to combat homelessness in Long Beach
Everyone In is a non-profit organization powered by United Way that helps advocate for and identify people and policies to
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Thanksgiving Campaign Underway at Long Beach Rescue Mission
The Long Beach Rescue Mission, 1430 Pacific Ave., has kicked off its Thanksgiving Campaign seeking $2.20 donations or more to provide meals, shelter, and services to those in need this holiday season.
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Unhoused Citizen Struck and Killed by Traffic on 710 Freeway
On Sept. 20, 2021, at approximately 5:34 a.m., officers responded to the area of the 710 Freeway and the 9th
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Long Beach Rescue Mission seeks volunteers for all areas
The Long Beach Rescue Mission is currently seeking volunteers to assist in the thrift store, kitchen, learning center, mentorship program,
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Long Beach Rescue Mission Now Accepting Donations and Volunteers
The Long Beach Rescue Mission is currently accepting donations Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. to benefit the Mission’s Thrift Store, 702 West Anaheim St. Donations are tax-deductible and proceeds will go toward meals, shelter, and recovery services for the men and women in the Mission’s New Life Program.
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Unhoused Community Members to Enjoy A BBQ Lunch at Long Beach Rescue Mission
Terri Henry, of the non-profit Long Beach Food and Beverage, announced that five of the top Long Beach chefs and restaurateurs hope to provide lunch to over 250 homeless men, women and children initiating the Long Beach Burger Week on July 27th.
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Long Beach Rescue Mission Supports Formerly Unhoused Mother Through New Life Program
More information on the New Life Program: lbrm.org/what-we-do/life-change-programs/
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Long Beach Providing Migrant Children with Temporary Emergency Shelter
To ensure the safety and well-being of each child, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Refugee Resettlement, has requested assistance from local governments throughout the United States to provide temporary facilities for these children, while the federal government quickly reconnects them with family members or sponsors in the United States. Long Beach specifically has been requested to assist with this humanitarian mission to safely house children who are unattended by their parents.
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Homeless man shot and killed in Long Beach
On Sunday arounf 8:10 p.m., Long Beach police officers were dispatched to the 2300 block of East 68th Street regarding
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Long Beach Rescue Mission receives large donation just before Thanksgiving dinner
More info about Long Beach Rescue Mission: https://lbrm.org/
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Supervisor Hahn Approves Supportive Housing Motel Conversions
Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn approved plans to purchase four motels in her district and convert them to supportive
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Helping homeless student fundraiser at Long Beach City College – Virtual style
Join the Helping the Homeless Students Associate Group in their first ever online fundraising event on Sunday, September 13 from
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City of Long Beach Seeks Volunteers to Participate in the 2020 Homeless Count
The City of Long Beach is seeking 200 volunteers to help conduct the 2020 Point in Time Count, requiring them
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Winter Shelter Opens Today in Long Beach
The Long Beach Winter Shelter, which shields people experiencing homelessness from cold weather and provides shelter, food and safety during
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Long Beach Nonprofit California Families in Focus Needs Your Help Pampering 500 Women and Children Living in Shelters during Christmas
California Families in Focus (CFF) will host its 16th Annual Spirit of Christmas Brunch on December 21, 2019. With your
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World Kindness Day – 5 Ways to Contribute to the LB Community and 2 Locals Share their Stories
Today is National World Kindness Day and Long Beach is filled with people who want to make the world a
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1st District Council Office, Mikhuna Sponsor “Trucks-Giving” at 14th St
In an event dubbed Long Beach’s first-ever “Trucks-Giving,” more than a dozen food trucks from around Los Angeles County will
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Residents of LB React to Monks Living on the Street Next to the Khemara Buddhikarama Temple
If you often drive along Willow St. and Webster Ave., you may have noticed something a little out of the
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Huntington Meats and Sausages to Treat Those Struggling with Homelessness to Sausage BBQ Lunch Oct. 15 in Celebration of National Sausage Month.
Butchery Owner and Staff to Serve Up Multi-Course Lunch October 15 at Long Beach Rescue Mission Long Beach, CA—(October 10,
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Long Beach Rescue Mission provides shelter and hope for less fortunate people of the community
Long Beach Rescue Mission provides shelter and hope less fortunate people of the community
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Deputy of Homelessness and Housing in Long Beach sheds light on the ongoing issue
Homelessness is an ongoing social issue nationally as well as on the local level. On June 4, 2019, City of
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Homeless Count in Long Beach Sees Slight Increase
While homelessness remains an issue in the city of Long Beach, new data published on Tuesday, June 4th showed an
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Long Beach Mayor Suggests Older Motels for Housing Homeless
One of Mayor, Robert Garcia’s top priorities is to reduce homelessness and ensure all Long Beach residents have a home.
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Long Beach Winter Shelter Receives Funding To Be Open Year Round
Eric Gray (LBLN Contributor) Long Beach, CA In a turn of events, the LA County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously
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Winter Shelter Closes Leaving Many On Our Streets
By Eric Gray (LBLN Contributor) Long Beach, CA With spring in the air and the Grand Prix arriving to town,
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Hands That Help Our Community, The Long Beach Rescue Mission
Long Beach Rescue Mission is a place of healing and hope serving the emergency needs of the hungry and homeless
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Election Results: Measure H Passes with Two Thirds Majority
Los Angeles County With 100% of County Precincts reporting, Measure H garnered enough support to reach two thirds majority at
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A Homeless Sales Tax, Los Angeles County Measure H, Supported By Long Beach City Council. Voters Will Decide On March 7, 2017 Ballot
Long Beach, CA The Long Beach City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to support Los Angeles County Measure H, the Los
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Long Beach Continuum of Care Receives $7.6 Million Grant Award to Fight Homelessness
Long Beach, CA The Long Beach Continuum of Care (CoC) has been awarded $7.6 million from the U.S. Department of
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Homeless Count in Long Beach Today
Long Beach, CA Today, members of the Long Beach community which included elected officials, staff, homeless non profits, faith based
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Volunteers Encouraged to Help with Citywide Count of Homeless Persons on January 26, 2017
Long Beach, Ca Community volunteers are encouraged to participate in the count of persons experiencing homelessness in Long Beach on
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Homelessness: 2016 Long Beach Continuum of Care Project Priority Listing
(by ERIC GRAY, LBLN Contributor) – Homelessness undoubtedly was one of the largest issues the City of Long Beach faced in 2016.
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Around 54,000 meals will be served at the Long Beach Rescue Mission this holiday season
Around 54,000 meals will be served at the Long Beach Rescue Mission this holiday season, allowing for several unique ways
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