Long Beach Health Department Launches Expanded Fund Initiatives to Support Community Health and Local Nonprofits

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PRESS RELEASE

Long Beach, CA - The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) has launched the newly expanded Health and Human Services Fund (HHS Fund), a community-focused initiative that provides direct support to community members and local nonprofits. The expanded fund now includes a fundraising campaign and a new mini grant program to further support public health services across Long Beach.

"The strength of Long Beach has always come from its people, and the HHS fund builds upon that strength by empowering collective action," said Mayor Rex Richardson. "These new initiatives will help expand the reach of our public health services and support community members in building a healthier, more resilient Long Beach."

This donation-based effort helps people in Long Beach access essential resources, strengthens the public health workforce with professional development for Health Department staff and offers grants to local nonprofit organizations delivering health and human services.

To raise awareness and encourage public support, the Health Department is also launching the Together for a Healthier Long Beach campaign this month. The campaign highlights stories of people served by the Health Department and demonstrates how the supplemental support of the HHS Fund can continue to impact Long Beach communities. These stories will be shared on social media and the Health Department's website, where new iterations of the campaign will be added in the future.

"The HHS Fund brings resources directly to people and programs with the greatest need," said Health Department Director Alison King. "Together, we're building a healthier, more equitable city."

Managed by the Long Beach Community Foundation, the HHS Fund accepts tax-deductible donations to support the three initiatives:

• Direct client support of up to $1,000 to help meet the urgent needs of community members, such as providing nutritious groceries, transportation vouchers for medical appointments and more.
• Workforce enhancements of up to $1,000 to supportHealth Department staff with supplemental tools, materials and professional development. These requests are used only when other funding sources have been exhausted. This initiative helps staff respond to emerging program needs and strengthens their ability to serve the community.
• Mini grants of up to $5,000 for local nonprofit organizations to support staff wellness, professional development and capacity-building.

These initiatives work together to provide responsive, people-centered support by helping remove barriers and equipping both the community and public health staff with resources they need.

To make a donation and learn more, visit longbeach.gov/HHSFund. Community members are also encouraged to support the campaign by sharing stories and messages on social media. Donations and community engagement will continue into 2026.

About the City of Long Beach
Long Beach is nestled along the Southern California coast and home to approximately 466,000 people. As an award-winning full-service charter city, Long Beach offers the amenities of a metropolitan city while maintaining a strong sense of individual and diverse neighborhoods, culture, and community. With a bustling downtown and over six miles of scenic beaches, Long Beach is a renowned tourist and business destination and home to the iconic Queen Mary, nationally recognized Aquarium of the Pacific and Long Beach Airport, the award-winning Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center and world-class Port of Long Beach.

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