Shirley Wild

6 days ago | presstelegram.com | Shirley Wild

The Assistance League of Long Beach’s Cameo Professional Auxiliary hosted eight graduates from its mentoring and enrichment program, along with their families and friends, during a luncheon celebration at The Grand on June 8. Cameo’s program helps prepare students for college and sets them up for success. “It is a rewarding experience to be part of an organization dedicated to generating resources that support students,” said Chair Danita Humphrey, who also congratulated the graduates.

1 week ago | presstelegram.com | Shirley Wild

There weren’t any dancehall “fillies” or a campsite fire — but the Long Beach Cancer League’s second annual Sundance Soiree had everything else. It was a down-home evening for a downright good cause when about 250 guests donned all manner of Western attire for the event, which took place earlier this month at the Monte Verde Park in Lakewood. They enjoyed a casino with lively games of blackjack and craps, as well as a wine/whiskey pull and an enticing silent auction.

2 weeks ago | presstelegram.com | Shirley Wild

It was like a down-home family picnic. The 13th Annual Rancho Los Alamitos Cottonwood Award Luncheon event took place last month, with Mayor Richardson referring to it as a “reunion, a favorite event amongst city and community leaders.”Rancho Los Alamitos does feel like a home to many in Long Beach. This feeling was amplified with the many friendly volunteer hostesses greeting attendees and the casual atmosphere.

3 weeks ago | presstelegram.com | Shirley Wild

More than 170 members and guests gathered at the Long Beach Marriott Hotel last month to celebrate the installation of Christina Mansour as the new chapter president of Assistance League of Long Beach.

1 month ago | presstelegram.com | Shirley Wild

This may seem obvious, but volunteers help organizations save money. But do you know how much? It’s a lot!In California, nonprofits save on average $38.61 and hour from volunteers, according to Independent Sector — a coalition of nonprofits — and the Do Good Institute. Here in Long Beach, Musical Theatre West Guild member volunteers  worked at least 50 hours each in 2024, according to MTW. The total came out to 8,515 hours — which saved MTW $328,764.15 in labor costs.