A Night of Discovery: ReadyRosie Family Science Night at the Aquarium of the Pacific
The Mayor’s Fund for Long Beach is pleased to have once again partnered with the Aquarium of the Pacific for an evening of discovery and learning during our February 8th Family Science Night. The event was expected to bring together around 2,000 families, children, and individuals from across Long Beach for an evening highlighting the beauty and mystery of marine life, while also providing a fun, engaging, and educational experience for our city’s children and families alike.
Celebrating Milestones: The Mayor’s Fund Marks it’s 6th Anniversary Alongside Mayor Rex Richardson’s 40th Birthday Bash
Executive Director for the Mayor’s Fund Karissa Selvester Awarded NLC Youth Excel Fellowship for Advancing Education in Long Beach
Executive Director Karissa Selvester, leading the Mayor’s Fund for Long Beach, has been honored with the National League of Cities Youth Excel Fellowship. This accolade celebrates her leadership in pivotal education areas and her efforts to improve community economic security through strategic education and career pathways for youth. Through the fellowship, we aim to enhance community economic security by developing and implementing strategies that provide access to quality resource,s with a focus on high-wage jobs in STEM fields for BIPOC and Opportunity Youth. This fellowship recognition cements the commitment we have to leveraging partnerships and innovative programs for educational and career success for Long Beach’s youth.
Join Mayor Rex Richardson and The Mayor's Fund for Long Beach in a Holiday Benefit Concert to Support Jordan High School’s Carnegie Hall Dream
Celebrate the spirit of community and music this holiday season with The Mayor's Fund for Long Beach and Mayor Rex Richardson as we host an enchanting holiday benefit concert. Set for December 14, 2023, at the Beverly O'Neill Theatre, this event champions the Jordan High School music students' journey to perform at Carnegie Hall in 2024! Dive into a night of holiday cheer featuring the school's band, orchestra, and choir, while contributing to a cause that nurtures future talent. Tickets are available now! Join us in making this dream a reality for Long Beach's young artists!
Embracing the Future: Mayor’s Fund Unveils New Name and Expanded Mission
The Mayor's Fund for Education has been rebranded as the Mayor’s Fund for Long Beach, marking a significant expansion of its mission to encompass a broader range of services beyond traditional education. Announced during the Mayor's 40th birthday and the organization's anniversary celebration, this change reflects its holistic approach to supporting the well-being of Long Beach's children, youth, and families. The newly renamed Mayor’s Fund for Long Beach will continue its collaboration with community, civic, and educational partners, focusing on early childhood education, college/career readiness, and youth engagement to address the community's most pressing needs.
The Mayor’s Fund for Long Beach announces the Long Beach Early Learning Hub
“The Hub” was Developed in collaboration with the Long Beach Unified School District, Long Beach Early Childhood Education (ECE) Committee, City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services, and numerous community stakeholders including the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and The Nonprofit Partnership.
Beginning August 28, 2023, this revolutionary way to locate, apply for, and enroll in childcare will be available to local families via a new centralized system.
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05/16/23
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Mayor’s Fund Celebrates 5th Anniversary
05/1/22
On April 28, 2022, the Mayor’s Fund for Education celebrated its 5th anniversary with over 150 guests at the MOLAA Sculpture Garden.
Mayor’s Fund Announces ECE Hub
04/29/2022
In partnership with the City of Long Beach , and the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD), we announced the investment toward the development of the Long Beach Early Childhood Education Infrastructure Hub (ECE Hub).
Mayor’s Fund Welcomes New Board Members
02/15/2022
As the Mayor’s Fund prepares to celebrate its 5th Anniversary and the continued growth of our programs we are pleased to announce the addition of four new Board Members.
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01/25/2022
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Kindness in Long Beach
09/28/2021
The Mayor’s Fund for Education had the opportunity to be featured in the Grunion Gazette’s Kindness Special Section. The feature highlights the impact of our COVID-Relief efforts.
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Mayor’s Fund announces new Chief Impact Officer - Whitney Leathers
7/2/2021
The Mayor’s Fund for Education proudly announces the hiring of education expert, Whitney Leathers, as their new Chief Impact Officer. Starting early July 2021, Leathers will utilize her extensive experience in early childcare, education systems building, and partnerships to propel the cradle-to-career system work of the Mayor’s Fund.
Mayor’s Fund to keep supporting Long Beach families and educators via CARES act funding
10/22/20
The Mayor's Fund for Education and the Nonprofit Partnership to partner for the acquisition and distribution of additional supplies being made available via CARES Act funding as part of their COVID response. With support from the CARES Act funding, it is estimated that the Mayor’s Fund will be able to acquire and distribute over 822,000 diapers, nearly 23,000 packs of wipes, and more to local families.
Sister City Partnership provides supplies for ECE community
07/06/20
The Mayor's Fund for Education COVID-19 Response efforts receive support from YS Media Agency through the Long Beach-Yokkaichi Sister City bond.
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How the Mayor’s Fund & local partners are staying connected with ECE centers and providing service for essential workers
05/05/20
The Mayor’s Fund for Education, Health Department, & the Long Beach Early Childhood Education Committee are providing resources for early childcare and education centers that are currently open and providing service for essential workers and at-risk children.
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Resources in Numbers
How the Mayor's Fund is helping educators & families during COVID-19 outbreak
03/15/20
In partnership with the Long Beach Early Childhood Education Committee, the fund has gathered a variety of resources to aid educators and families, in an effort to continue to support at home learning.
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Mayor's Fund holds its 2020 Education Celebration
02/28/20
The Mayor's Fund's 2020 Education Celebration marked its third anniversary and recognized Mark Taylor, Dr. Jill Baker, and Children Today as its Honorees.
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The Mayor’s Fund Celebrates local Interns and Businesses
09/27/19
The Internship challenge was held at the Long Beach Civic Chambers where local interns were honored, businesses and community partners were celebrated for meeting the internship challenge.
Deepening Family Engagement Efforts with Research-Based Tools
07/15/19
Exciting new opportunities from National Head Start Association’s partners.
Mayor's Fund for Education joins local partners for the new ECE Workforce Collaborative
07/1/19
The Mayor’s Fund for Education unites with local organizations to expand ECE Workforce collaborative.
LB Celebration of the Young Child 2019
4/27/19
Mayor's Fund was proud to partner with City's Health Department
for 2019 Celebration!
LB Early Childhood Education Symposium
03/30/19
Hundreds of educators gathered to discuss Early Childhood Education in the city of Long Beach.
The Mayor’s Fund for Education Celebrates its Second Year and Honors Local Heroes
02/21/19
The Mayor’s Fund for Education hosted their Year 2 celebration, announced the expansion of Ready Rosie in Long Beach and honored the Heroes Among Us.
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City of Long Beach and the Mayor’s Fund
for Education Launch Early Childhood Education Strategic Plan
10/04/18
The City of Long Beach (City) in partnership with the Mayor’s Fund for Education unveiled the Early Childhood Education Strategic Plan (Plan).
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2018 LB Celebration of the Young Child
4/14/17
Mayor's Fund was proud to partner with City's Health Department
for 2018 Celebration!
Long Beach Hosts First Celebration of
The Young Child
3/28/17
The City of Long Beach will host its first Celebration of the Young Child.
Long Beach Mayor and Mayor’s Fund for Education Announce ReadyRosie, a New District‐Wide Program
2/02/17
Program to support early childhood education and kindergarten‐readiness.
Mayor Garcia Welcomed Bestselling Children’s Author Jan Brett to Long Beach
The event featured Jan Brett’s latest book, The Mermaid, a story of real and fantasy ocean life.
Mayor's Book Club Live Streaming on Saturday Dec. 9
Watch the Live Streaming of "Storytime at the Aquarium with Jan Brett" by clicking the link below starting at 10am on Saturday, December 9th.
Mayor's Fund for Education participating in the Upstanders Challenge by the Starbucks Foundation
The Challenge celebrates charities that are making a difference in the community. Support the Mayor's Fund by watching, liking, and sharing the video.
Long Beach Leaders Praise Gov. Brown's Approval of California College Promise Initiative
10/13/17
Provides tuition-free, first-year community college
Long Beach Mayor and Education Partners Reaffirm Commitment to Internships
8/24/17
Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the expansion of internship opportunities for students.
Educare Early Childhood Education School Breaks Ground in Long Beach
5/24/17
Public, private and philanthropic leaders break ground on Southern California's first Educare school, joining a national high-quality early learning network.
Op-Ed: City and State Leaders Must Work Together to Solve LA County’s Child Care Shortage
3/20/17
Studies show that children who have quality care in these crucial first years are 50 percent more likely to attend college and 18 percent more likely to be employed.
Long Beach Mayor Announces the Mayor’s Fund for Education
1/05/17
Today, amidst supporters of and leaders in education, Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia announced the launch of the Mayor’s Fund for Education.
