CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE FOR EQUALITY AND JUSTICE “Let’s Get Real” Youth-Led Dialogue Circles |
FILIPINO MIGRANT CENTER “SPEAK (Storytelling For People’s Empowerment, Advocacy, and Knowledge” |
SPCA LOS ANGELES “Friends For Life Summer Camp” |
CALIFORNIA FAMILIES IN FOCUS “I Matter 2 Summer Youth Program” |
THE MUSTARD SEED ENTREPRISES “Cover With Love” |
M.O.R.E MOTHERS “Summer Full Of Art Program” |
DEVOTION FITNESS, INC. “Sunset Boxing And Wellness” |
BIRTHWORKERS OF COLOR “Birthworkers Of Color Doula Training” |
LOVE BEYOND LIMITS “Play @ King Park” |
JAZZ ANGELS “Summer JAMM” |
SUCCESS IN CHALLENGES “Rooted With WELLTH” |
PROJECT OPTIMISM “A Mental Peace Is A Master Peace” |
EARTHLODGE CENTER FOR TRANSFORMATION “Youth Rites Of Passage” |
Note: These projects are arranged in a random order.
OUR GENERATION CARES + APRIL PARKER FOUNDATION “Ignition To Independence”
Are you tired of being the passenger in your own life?
Ready to take charge of your journey and drive towards
independence?
Well, hop in the driver's seat and join our movement in
creating a generation of responsible and knowledgeable
youth drivers! With our program, you'll not only ace your
DMV tests but also gain a wealth of knowledge about car
ownership and driving safety - so you can drive with
confidence and style. You'll also get to experience the
thrill of driving with our real car driving simulator, meet
inspiring guest speakers, and enjoy exciting field trips
that will make your friends jealous.
Plus, we'll throw in a $50 stipend to cover your DMV fees,
a $50 gas gift card, and access to a car for your DMV
driving test (accompanied by a mentor). Our program is
designed and organized by the coolest youth board
members and mentors of Our Generation Cares who
believe in empowering young adults aged 16-24 to take
control of their lives. So, don't be a backseat driver in
your own life, we've got you covered so that you can
focus on learning and gaining confidence on the road.
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Estimated Cost: $64,000
CASA YOUTH SHELTER “It’s On The Casa”
Housing, gift cards, social outings, school supplies,
groceries - it’s on us! We want youth to know Casa Youth
Shelter has their back.
In our 6-week program in central Long Beach, we will
connect youth to essential resources, including housing,
basic needs, incentives, and participate in activities that
are going to not only be fun, but also support their
success. Group activities will include mindfulness
sessions, counseling, and life skills that will provide a
sense of community with their peers. Providing these
resources allows youth to begin their journey towards
independence and helps prevent youth homelessness.
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Estimated Cost: $60,000
CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE FOR EQUALITY AND JUSTICE “Let’s Get Real” Youth-Led Dialogue Circles
Let’s get real: even though we’re not quarantining
anymore, do you still feel isolated and disconnected?
CCEJ’s “Let’s Get Real” dialogue series will be a brave
and safe space for youth in Long Beach to connect,
laugh, cry and vent.
In Summer 2023, CCEJ will organize group
conversations for youth ages 14-24 on topics like: how to
interrupt prejudice and discrimination, gain
self-confidence, and communicate across identity
differences.
Each dialogue will host up to 15 participants at different
locations across the city.
Vote for CCEJ’s project, join the conversation, and inspire
each other to thrive!
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Estimated Cost: $10,000
FILIPINO MIGRANT CENTER “SPEAK (Storytelling For People’s Empowerment, Advocacy, and Knowledge”
SPEAK (Storytelling for People’s Empowerment,
Advocacy, and Knowledge) is a six-week workshop
series from July through August centered around
activism and social justice for Filipino youth ages 14-24 in
West Long Beach. Youth will grow as leaders by learning
about community organizing through multimedia
storytelling.
Explore issues that matter to Filipino youth such as
education, accessing mental health resources, or
standing up against anti-Asian hate.
Tell your story using photography, podcasting, poetry, or
other art forms and inspire others to take action and
create change! Youth stipends will be available.
Visit filipinomigrantcenter.org to sign up!
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Estimated Cost: $15,000
SPCA LOS ANGELES “Friends For Life Summer Camp”
Pet kittens. Train shelter dogs. Attend spcaLA’s Friends
for Life Summer Camp. Learn the basics of dog training,
cat care, and how to develop a career with animals, while
gaining empathy building and conflict resolution skills,
among others!
Your vote will provide 40 youth (ages 14-17), from 90804,
90805, and 90813, with scholarships, transportation, and
meals for one week of spcaLA’s Friends for Life Summer
Camp.
● 8/7/23 - 8/11/23, 8:30am - 2:30pm
● spcaLA Companion Animal Village in El Dorado
Park
● Shuttles from central areas
● spcaLA.com
Expand violence prevention humane education to
underserved youth - vote spcaLA!
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Estimated Cost: $21,500
CALIFORNIA FAMILIES IN FOCUS “I Matter 2 Summer Youth Program”
I Matter 2 is a 9 Week Summer Youth Program for Youth
13-21 that will be held at Jordan High School, Room 502:
June 26-August 25
1:40pm-5:00pm Monday-Friday
The program focuses on shedding light on bullying &
suicide prevention through activities and entrepreneur
“make money now” workshops, such as makeup artist,
modeling, photography/videography.
Youth will also receive group mentoring by professionals
who will share their life stories & tips on coping with youth
issues followed by movie night/ice cream socials.
The program will end with a professional photo shoot, a
Nike shoe making field trip and a fashion presentation.
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Estimated Cost: $70,000
THE MUSTARD SEED ENTREPRISES “Cover With Love”
It’s a Community Affaire! Record-high turnout is
expected. So cast your vote for the first “Cover With
Love” summer program.
We’re inviting 25 youth, 8-24 from the 90805
neighborhood to meet us at the Michelle Obama Library
to learn how to create personalized quilts for children
needing extra love in foster care, orphanages and
diagnosed with a critical illness.
Not only will they learn cool skills like cutting, tracing,
designing and sewing, we want them to SHINE by
showing off their talents & skills too! And Yes! We’re
gonna have fun! Plus, they can earn a stipend - up to
$600.00! - just for being part of this awesome
“Community Idea With A Global Vision". On Purpose!
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Estimated Cost: $64,838
M.O.R.E MOTHERS “Summer Full Of Art Program”
Our youth ages 8-13 need a safe and supportive
environment to grow, learn and develop creatively.
This program allows youth to explore their creativity
through: painting, drawing, creating vision boards, clay
making, photography and free admission to local
museums. The inclusiveness of our program (for youth
with all abilities) teaches awareness, acceptance,
community building and effective life-skills.
This program will inspire youth to follow a new found
passion in art and/or leave with the tools to use art as
therapy, healthy self expression and as a wellness outlet.
Ending with a showcase exhibit will build confidence and
encourage youth to use their voice. Friends, family and
the community are invited to show up and support our
youth.
Program Structure
• 5 - 1.5 hour Art Workshops
• Community Art Exhibit
Incentive
• $150 gift card upon program completion
Program Structure
• 5 - 1.5 hour Art Workshops
• Community Art Exhibit
Incentive
• $150 gift card upon program completion
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Estimated Cost: $56,892
DEVOTION FITNESS, INC. “Sunset Boxing And Wellness”
Devotion Fitness is offering 12 weeks of Boxing, Yoga,
and Sound Bath lessons for youth ages 18 and over. Our
classes are beginner friendly and a fun way to build
community. Equipment is provided! Devotion Fitness
serves the LGBTQ+ and underestimated community of
Southern California.
Our programs help young adults navigate life by building
community, alleviating stress and improving physical
health, while providing an affirming space to exercise. 10
Scholarships available for students who need extra
support. 20 Stipends will be available for participants who
attend 16 or more classes. Anyone looking for a friendly
workout environment is welcomed.
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Estimated Cost: $20,000
BIRTHWORKERS OF COLOR “Birthworkers Of Color Doula Training”
At Birthworkers of Color Collective we train Doulas from
the perspective that all birthing people have the right to
choose to have children or not in a safe, healthy &
consensual environment and have the education to make
the best informed decision for themselves.
Young pregnant and parenting people struggle to find
resources and have their rights respected and heard in
pregnancy/birth & beyond. We are committed to
reproductive justice by training youth to serve youth.
Doulas are individuals who provide information, support,
comfort, & advocacy for folks who might be pregnant or
give birth. A doula is a non-medical support person who
often works with other providers and is an integral part of
the pregnant person’s care team. After this training youth
will:
● Advocate for and with themselves, their clients,
and families to ensure that their communities
thrive
● Be prepared to start their own business as a
private practice Doula with continued support via a
one year membership to our Collective
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Estimated Cost: $75,000
LOVE BEYOND LIMITS “Play @ King Park”
Play @ King Park is a 10- week day camp program
designed to help build life skills, provide social
connectedness, and provide youth with the experiences,
tools, and support they need to thrive today and plan for
tomorrow. Youth and emerging adults will indulge in small
group workshops focusing on things such as
accountability, hygiene, love, and social skills. By the end
of this 10- week program young people will have
developed the skills attending to entrepreneurship,
graphic designing, positive identity & self-awareness,
financial literacy, screenprinting, workforce development
opportunities, social media and mental well being, and a
lot more fun but impactful abilities. Youth will engage with
peers on a daily basis, strengthening their team building
skills with physical activities, and leadership development
skills with different types of challenges.
During this camp all participants will receive $50
stipends, and selected participants will be eligible for
$1,500 stipends.
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Estimated Cost: $51,000
JAZZ ANGELS “Summer JAMM”
Calling All Music Lovers! Come Jam With Us!
Jazz Angels is inviting 40 youth, ages 11-17, to
participate in an 8-week music program, at no cost. They
will learn about and how to play jazz in a safe,
supportive, nurturing environment, while increasing their
confidence to engage socially and musically with their
communities.
Band rehearsals and workshops are twice a week, one
hour each. We have 3 locations available for rehearsals,
Red Shield Salvation Army, Admiral Kidd Park and
Lindbergh Stem Academy.
To end the program, each band will perform in a festival
at Chavez Park on September 9, 2023.
Upon completing the program, each youth will receive a
$100 stipend, food, t-shirt and hat for their performances.
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Estimated Cost: $28,750
SUCCESS IN CHALLENGES “Rooted With WELLTH”
In the course of 8 weeks, Long Beach youth will take part
in a safe and welcoming space to explore the different
cultures of Long Beach.
This program will allow youth from different backgrounds
the experience to laugh, cry, learn, connect and build
long lasting relationships with African Americans, Latinx,
Asian, and Pacific Islanders. Throughout the program,
youth will dive into the 8 dimensions of wellness
practices, all while earning a stipend of $100 per week.
By the end of the program, all youth will gain leadership
development and hands-on life skills in topics like
financial literacy and mental wellbeing that can be used
in the real world.
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Estimated Cost: $60,000
PROJECT OPTIMISM “A Mental Peace Is A Master Peace”
Imagine a community where youth had access to college
enrolled mentors who have overcome similar lived
experiences. Project Optimism's 8 week program places
youth in small groups with a mentor who is reflective of
their identities twice a week.
The program focuses on the holistic wellbeing and
mental health of youth. The curriculum encourages
reflection, vulnerability, skill building, and systems
change. Activities include understanding music's impact
on mental health, the use of art as a form of expression,
and competitive team building projects. At the conclusion
of this program, students will identify ways their school
site can better support the social and emotional well
being of students.
In addition students will develop mental health resources
that can be provided to their peers. Mentors will receive
additional mental health training and mentorship support
for themselves to foster additional personal development
and preparedness to support their community.
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Estimated Cost: $32,513
EARTHLODGE CENTER FOR TRANSFORMATION “Youth Rites Of Passage”
On the westside of Long Beach, near Cabrillo High, sits a secluded,
magical urban sanctuary that many are discovering is a hidden gem
of the city. The Earthlodge Center for Transformation is a safe haven
for young people who want to use nature and the elements of the
outdoors to release and heal emotions, grief, anger and worry that
they might not know they had. For one week in late July, a group of
20 youth, ages 12-17 years old will share a unique non judgemental
healing experience designed to help restore inner joy and peace
called Youth Rites of Passage. Daily wellness workshops like “Hula
Hoop If You’re Happy”; “Crystal Identification for Energy and
Protection”; or the “Power of Plant Medicine to Heal the Body and
Mind”; “It’s A Vibe - Sonic Healing to Raise Your Frequency” are
taught in an intimate and caring setting where kids become
connected. It’s tough to navigate our feelings and emotions, we can
get stuck in fear or isolation. Using West African Djembe drumming,
we stimulate and invigorate our minds, bodies and spirits. The Youth
Rites of Passage program offers unconventional ways to address
mental health outside of institutions and uncover a solid emotional
and spiritual foundation within yourself. This exciting program
celebrates all cultures, genders, identities and expressions, centers
African American, Latino/x, Asian and Indigenous and uplifts the
well-being and safety of LGBTQI youth.
$100 stipends and bus passes provided to encourage your
participation.
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Estimated Cost: $25,000
SEEDS OF MORNING GLORY “Passport To Long Beach”
Our Youth Program seeks to improve the reading skills and
comprehension of at-risk youth in the 90805 area of Long
Beach, Literature is introduced as the basic building blocks for
learning, reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
Reading also improves imagination, creativity, and a lifelong
love of reading.
Youth participants will have the ability to engage with books,
poems, arts & crafts projects, writing, and chat time.Youth will
be introduced to the Passport to Long Beach, where youth will
receive stickers for passports and a journal to document any
observations & reflections during fun-filled field trips. Topics
during the program include diversity, entrepreneurship,
finance, career exploration, and employment preparation to
ready them for the future.
The youth will also be introduced to the art of Chess which is
designed to help its pupils develop and improve their critical
thinking skills while being awarded with prizes as incentives for their efforts. Our program will also increase their confidence, self-esteem, broaden vocabulary, reading ability, develop a thirst for literacy, and embrace new interactions, life skills, and sense of community.
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Estimated Cost: $42,495
THE BLACC SHEEP “The Blacc Sheep Youth Leadership Master Class”
A six week, four days a week summer program that will
start July 5, 2023 and is set to end August 11, 2023 with
an end of the summer program on August 12, 2023.
The purpose of the program is to give youth a pre
cosmetology program that will prepare them in the hair
and braid industry. Giving a hands-on approach while
learning new styles, building clientele, building healthy
relationships, financial literacy workshops, volunteering in
their community, hearing stories of interesting people that
have made it in the industry, and being a part of a
community of young leaders.
Sit in workshops that will help them grow their own
business and get experience working in a real hair studio
which will help them to prepare for owning or managing
their own salon in the future, work on real life patterns
and build their confidence and self esteem while making
friends this will most definitely be a program that will
change the way youth see self employment which will
help to prepare them for their future.
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Estimated Cost: $62,500
LONG BEACH BLAST “BLAST (Better Learning for All Students Today) Summer Program”
Summer BLAST Program will focus on youth ages 13- 20
living in zip codes 90802, 90813, 90815. BLAST will offer
Monday - Friday (9am-2pm) college & career advisor led
workshops that will help students plan for their future.
Long Beach BLAST will provide a drop in space in Long
Beach 90807 where students can attend: 1:1 mentoring,
resume/interview workshops, learn about community
services available to them, self care and personal well
being workshops, financial literacy workshops and the
opportunity to research and learn about various careers
in Long Beach and LA County.
With enrollment, BLAST would provide free bus passes
to our space so students can easily access our program
this summer.
As part of the BLAST Summer program, you will be
mentored, tutored, supported, and enriched so that your
academic performances, self-esteem, social attitudes,
and relationships are improved and strengthened.
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Estimated Cost: $63,700
MUSIQUE SUR LA MER ORCHESTRAS, INC. “Summer Camp for Youth Musicians”
Got MUSIC?? Wanna Learn More and PLAY MORE this
Summer?!!?
Musique Sur La Mer will be hosting its 20th annual FREE
"Summer Camp for Youth Musicians!" right here in
Long Beach! "Summer Camp" will help develop musical
skills and artistic expression AND provide opportunities
for shared and group leadership and personal
development (increase self-esteem & confidence,
social-emotional well-being, etc.).
By providing this FREE Summer Camp to Long Beach
area youth ages 9-19, we help to make music programs
MORE ACCESSIBLE to our diverse Long Beach
communities! Need an INSTRUMENT?? We'll have one
just for YOU! Join Musique Sur La Mer this Summer and
express yourself on a journey of musical and personal
growth in a safe, FUN, and supportive community.
Come PLAY with us!
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Estimated Cost: $25,000