On Sept. 22 Long Beach Gives partnered up with the Long Beach Blues Society to bring the city its 3rd annual ‘A Day of Music’ at DiPiazzas in East Long Beach.
Long Beach Gives is a city wide program that helps over 200 local nonprofits raise money and get their name out there. Their website easily allows the public to donate to whichever organization is linked with them.
“We just got involved with Long Beach Gives last year, the collaboration has been wonderful and the support that they give is even better,” said Linda Freundlich, the executive director of St. Francis Center Long Beach.
This was the 2nd consecutive year that the local pizza spot hosted the event (the first year was only available through stream due to COVID-19).
This event served as a platform for Long Beach nonprofits to come out and speak about their organizations’ missions and values.
“We came out here today to get our name out there in regards to being able to assist the community whether or not they are in need or homeless. We really appreciate the opportunity that they have given us to come out, learn and network with other non profit groups here in Long Beach,” said Eloise Parker, founder of the GP Carepackages & Blankets of Love.
It was a jam packed day at DiPiazza’s, filled with food, art, and live music.
They had over 10 live sets throughout the day including a performance by a former LBCC student, Chadwick Bishop.
Bishop was a student at LBCC on and off in the early 2000’s who put his academic career on hold to pursue his dreams in music.
Although not in attendance, the LBCC Foundation is also a program you can donate to through the Long Beach Gives website.
Long Beach Blues Society are actively encouraging students to join them, “We would like to ask students at LBCC to contact us if you’re looking for an internship opportunity in the arts or management field”, said the founder of the organization, Bill Grisolia.
The number of groups in attendance nearly tripled the amount from last year; they plan to continue that trend at next years’ annual event.