It takes courage to achieve our vision for a healthy and thriving Long Beach: the courage of residents to work together and the courage of our elected leaders to pass strong policies that don’t leave anyone behind. It’s time to join us for the fifth annual People’s State of the City!
Join over 400 local residents as we come together to reflect on the challenges and opportunities in our neighborhoods—from housing, community safety, and jobs, to our environment, economic development, and...
It takes courage to achieve our vision for a healthy and thriving Long Beach: the courage of residents to work together and the courage of our elected leaders to pass strong policies that don’t leave anyone behind. It’s time to join us for the fifth annual People’s State of the City!
Join over 400 local residents as we come together to reflect on the challenges and opportunities in our neighborhoods—from housing, community safety, and jobs, to our environment, economic development, and education. Help us create a courageous vision for Long Beach that embraces our diversity and includes all residents.
Child watch and Spanish, Khmer translation will be provided. Early arrival, carpool, and/or Long Beach Transit route 90s or 151 are encouraged. For more ways to get engaged, follow #PSOTC2016.
VENUE ACCESSIBILITY: All venues are wheelchair accessible. For handicap drop-off, the best area will be in front of the auditorium near Cerritos and 7th or in the teacher's parking lot adjacent to the auditorium on Cerritos. For accessibility questions, please call Deena Abuyounes at 562-434-4455 ext. 244.
For general questions related to the event, please call 562-436-4800.
VOLUNTEER //
Long Beach Rising is currently recruiting volunteers to conduct direct outreach to Central Long Beach neighborhoods for the 2016 People’s State of the City.
As a volunteer, individuals will have the opportunity to meet new people and connect with other Long Beach residents; learn how to do direct outreach in the community; earn time credits through the Long Beach Time Exchange*; and connect with community organizations as part of one of the largest community-driven events in Long Beach.
To register as a volunteer and select the days you are available, sign-up online: http://goo.gl/forms/76oWkPo3rx
*If you are not a member of the Long Beach Time Exchange, volunteers will have the opportunity to learn more and fill out an application to become a member.
For questions or more information, please email cyrus@bhclongbeach.org or call 562-436-4800.
ABOUT LONG BEACH RISING //
#PSOTC2016 is organized by Long Beach Rising, a coalition of organizations focused on promoting civic participation, voter engagement, and organizing amongst communities historically marginalized from the political process. Member organizations include:
Anakbayan Long Beach, Building Healthy Communities: Long Beach, California Faculty Association Long Beach Chapter, CLUE: Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice, EndOil, Filipino Migrant Center, Housing Long Beach, Khmer Girls in Action, Latinos In Action, Long Beach Area Peace Network, Long Beach Coalition for Good Jobs & a Healthy Community, Don't Waste Long Beach, Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy, The Long Beach Time Exchange, UNITE HERE Local 11, and The LGBTQ Center of Long Beach
