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Philanthropic Programs<\/h2>\n

We have 11 philanthropic programs, which include Operation School Bell\u00ae<\/sup>, Orthodontic Program, Mentoring, ALa Carte, Assault Survivor Kits\u00ae<\/sup>,\u00a0 Assisteens\u00ae<\/sup> Programs, Howard and Asian Art Collection, Kids on the Block, Launching Literacy, Scholarships, Vocational Training.\u00a0 To explore more about these programs, tap or click on the photos below.[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=””][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Operation School Bell<\/h3>\n

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Operation School Bell provides new school uniforms to in-need Long Beach Unified School district students. Operation School Bell is the \u201csafety net\u201d that enables our schools to mandate uniforms. This program annually provides more than 8,000 backpacks filled with new uniforms, undergarments and school supplies to Long Beach students.<\/p>\n

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Orthodontic Program<\/h3>\n

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The Orthodontic Program provides low-cost orthodontic treatment for children from families with limited financial resources. The Orthodontic Center\u2019s administration, orthodontist, staff and Assistance League member volunteers strive to provide comprehensive, quality orthodontic care in a personal and caring environment. The staff looks forward to helping their patients develop great smiles that will last a lifetime!<\/p>\n

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Mentoring<\/h3>\n

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For over\u00a030\u00a0years, CAMEO\u00a0has supported\u00a0under-served, academically promising\u00a0students from\u00a0the\u00a0Long\u00a0Beach\u00a0Unified\u00a0School District high\u00a0schools\u00a0and Long Beach City College. Our\u00a0member volunteers are working professionals who provide\u00a0one-on-one mentoring support to enhance each student\u2019s\u00a0educational and personal development.<\/p>\n

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ALa Carte<\/h3>\n

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Members of the ALa\u00a0Carte program have been providing supportive services to hospitalized\u00a0children\u00a0and young adults\u00a0ages 2-20 and their parents at\u00a0Miller Children\u2019s\u00a0and Women\u2019s\u00a0Hospital\u00a0Long Beach\u00a0for more than 30\u00a0years.<\/p>\n

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Assault Survivor Kits<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”9379″ img_size=”300×300″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/long-beach\/philanthropic-programs\/assault-survivor-kits\/”][vc_column_text]The Assault Survivor Kits program works with forensic nurses to provide clothing and hygiene kits for victims of sexual assault whose clothes are collected as evidence by the police. Wear home clothing, underwear, socks, and a variety of hygiene items are included in the kits which provide comfort and dignity in time of crisis.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Assisteens\u00a0<\/sup>Programs<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”9307″ img_size=”300X300″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/long-beach\/philanthropic-programs\/assisteens-programs\/”][vc_column_text]Assisteens Auxiliary provides community volunteer opportunities for approximately 100 young people in grades 9 through 12. Its goals are to develop a sense of community responsibility, self-reliance, personal responsibility, poise, public speaking, and leadership skills.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Howard and Asian Art Collection<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”9390″ img_size=”300×300″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/long-beach\/philanthropic-programs\/howard-and-asian-art-collection\/”][vc_column_text]Tours of the Howard and Asian Art Collection, a museum-quality collection of Asian artifacts located in the Assistance League of Long Beach Philanthropic Center, are conducted by trained member docents for seventh-grade students in the Long Beach Unified School District and to community groups upon request.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Kids on the Block<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3806″ img_size=”300×300″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/long-beach\/philanthropic-programs\/kids-on-the-block\/”][vc_column_text]Kids on the Block is an educational puppet program for elementary school children that addresses behavioral issues they face today. Popular programs include You\u2019re Not the Boss of Me (Bullying), Rescue and Report, and Alternatives to Violence.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Launching Literacy<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3807″ img_size=”300×300″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/long-beach\/philanthropic-programs\/launching-literacy\/”][vc_column_text]Launching Literacy is a partnership between Assistance League of Long Beach and Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD). Underserved children in grades K-1 in need of extra individualized reading instruction are selected by district personnel. Our trained volunteers work with the children on pre-reading skills in small groups using lessons developed by literacy coaches.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Scholarships<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3808″ img_size=”300×300″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/long-beach\/philanthropic-programs\/scholarships\/”][vc_column_text]The Scholarship Committee provides financial awards to students for academic performance at a variety of educational institutions including Long Beach City College (LBCC) and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). Financial support is also provided to Long Beach Unified School District for its music and vocal programs at the middle and high schools. Two endowed scholarships from past Assistance League members are also awarded annually in accordance with the wishes of the donors.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Vocational Training<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3809″ img_size=”300×300″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/long-beach\/philanthropic-programs\/vocational-training\/”][vc_column_text]Beginning in 2013, students with mild to moderate disabilities who were in a protective and directed school environment through high school and are now in the Adult Community Transition Program have been coming to the Thrift & Vintage Shop to work in various capacities. These students, aged 18-22, work along with Assistance League member volunteers as they gain valuable and transferrable skills for their future employment. At the same time, the Thrift & Vintage Shop benefits greatly from their involvement.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Thrift & Vintage Shop<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3815″ img_size=”300×300″ onclick=”img_link_large”][vc_column_text]The Thrift & Vintage Shop is your source for surprises. Come see a trove of high-quality, well-curated merchandise — and it changes hourly, so come often! Items are donated by members of the greater Long Beach community to support Assistance League of Long Beach. Get your swag! Get your dancing shoes! Get an esoteric oddity![vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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