‘Still in denial’: family of slain man hosts food fundraiser to cover funeral costs
Ricardo Guerrero’s family is trying to raise money to bury him after he was stabbed to death near a homeless encampment last month.
Vendors raise funds for community organization amid increase in anti-Asian hate crimes
“I decided to do a pop-up because I need to cook my way out of this depression,” the chef who organized the event said.
Community rallies around Long Beach man whose car-wash van was stolen
In between college classes at Long Beach City College and his job at Hertz Rent-A-Car, Martinez would drive around the neighborhood, offering to local residents’ wash cars.
Filipino organization to celebrate 10th anniversary with virtual gala this weekend
The Filipino Migrant Center will be celebrating with a virtual gala and fundraiser via Zoom on Saturday. It’s open to the public with tickets costing a sliding scale of $25-$75.
Drags for Wags to host fundraiser at Hamburger Mary’s
Some of Long Beach’s most glamorous performers will put on a bow-wow of a benefit for their besties at Hamburger Mary’s Downtown on the evening of Aug. 24.
As workers’ strike against ‘Heinz’ of the Philippines continues, local chef to fundraise with rice bowls
The fundraiser will take place 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday at The Hawk, 468 W. Anaheim St.
Mourners give thousands for family of LBPD sergeant after suicide
A close friend of Don Campbell’s started the fundraiser after the retired sergeant’s suicide outside an LBPD substation last week.
Local Restaurants Unite for Dinner Benefiting Wine Country Industry Impacted by NorCal Fires
Next week, Michael’s on Naples Ristorante and Chianina Steakhouse will hold a fundraiser to help the restaurant industry in Sonoma and Napa Valley impacted by the fires.
California Pizza Kitchen Holding 3-Day Statewide Fundraiser for Victims of NorCal Wildfires
California Pizza Kitchen is hosting a statewide fundraiser Monday, November 6 through Wednesday November 8 to support communities impacted by the recent Northern California wildfires, CPK officials announced.
California Pizza Kitchen to Host Nationwide Fundraiser in Response to Hurricane Harvey
California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is hosting a nationwide fundraiser on Tuesday to aid relief efforts for residents and communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey.