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Local Organizations Partner to Clean Up the Los Angeles River
After years of neglect, local organizations are partnering to clean up the lower part of the Los Angeles River.
2023 Back-To- School Celebration
CCLB helped families gear up for the new school year with our annual celebration! School-age kids and young adults received backpacks, school supplies, yummy treats, NEW NIKES and other cool things. Everyone was so happy and ready to slay 23-24!
Dine On Pine 2023
Celebrating the return of Dine on Pine after three, long years! Guests savored mouthwatering food, raised funding for Corpsmembers scholarships, and enjoyed an unforgettable evening together.
CCLB Lumber Yard & Mill
The Conservation Corps of Long Beach’s Urban Lumber program removes dead and dying trees and replaces them with new ones.
Alumni: William Martinez
JUST HIRED! Please join us in congratulating William Martinez on getting hired by the City of South Gate! 🙌 We’re so proud of William who NEVER MISSED A DAY OF WORK as a Corpsmember! Wishing you all the success in your new job!
The Education Corps and CCLB’s 2023 High School Graduation
Congratulations to our 2023 high school graduates! 🎉 We are incredibly proud of your achievements!
CCLB and the Catalina Island Conservancy
CCLB's Corpsmembers spent a week working on the Trans Catalina Trail with the Catalina Island Conservancy. They worked to clear the hiking trails and make it easier for hikers to enjoy the beauty of the island. Nothing beats a day out in nature for a great cause.
CCLB Corpsmembers Enhance Campus Coolness
In collaboration with Long Beach Unified School District and Ground Education, our Corpsmembers are constructing six new elementary school gardens - just in time for school to start again! By constructing new school-based gardens, we’re exposing over 3,500 students to outdoor education, helping create cooler campuses, enhancing green spaces, fostering climate resiliency, and promoting student well-being.
Spectrum’s Contribution to CCLB
Our newest partner, Charter Communications, is not only financially supporting our mission, but is also investing in our infrastructure. We’re excited to have new equipment, computers, chairs, tables and everything we need to renovate our headquarters building.
Recycling Trees in an Urban Lumber Yard
CCLB trains young people for conservation jobs by recycling dead trees and replacing them with new ones, salvaging valuable lumber in the process.
Wrigley Greenbelt Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The City’s Department of public works and CCLB celebrated the grand opening of the Wrigley Greenbelt on Friday, May 19, 2023. Improvements to the area include a one-mile hiking trail, new picnic tables and benches, new landscaping and a new irrigation system.
Deforest Grand Opening
Last week, CCLB had the honor to work alongside key supporters and champions to officially open the DeForest Park Environmental Education Center - a new satellite location for Corpsmember training and community use.
2023 MLK Day Tree Planting
CCLB recognized the importance of doing good on MLK Day 2023. Corpsmembers planted dozens of trees at Bixby Knolls Park to help make the connection between community involvement and growth.
CCLB July Awards
Cheers to our dedicated Corpsmembers, the backbone of our organization! Your unwavering commitment and tireless work ethic inspires us every day. Thank you for your exceptional contributions to our team. Go CCLB!
2023 Earth Day Event At Deforest
CCLB and partners recognized Earth Day through many work projects. One in particular was with the DeForest Park community. Together with Campfire, Corpsmembers and the community members planted trees and removed litter from the wetlands.
Sweetfin Grand Opening
Congratulations to @sweetfin on their grand opening! We applaud their generosity in donating 30% of all in-store food sales today to CCLB. It's wonderful to see businesses supporting important causes like environmental conservation. We wish @Sweetfin great success and hope their commitment to giving back continues to inspire others.
Beautifying Deforest Park
CRC sets a high standard for environmental stewardship in our operations. To extend our stewardship into our local communities, CRC recently partnered with the Conservation Corps of Long Beach to beautify DeForest Park and Wetlands in North Long Beach. CRC employees volunteered to clean up the space for local residents to enjoy. CRC is a proud sponsor of the Conservation Corps of Long Beach’s environmental and workforce development programs.
Corpsmembers Kickstart morning
Our Corpsmembers kickstart their mornings at our Signal Hill Environmental Education Center or our Deforest Park Center, immersing themselves in the great outdoors. With every sunrise, we're inspired to protect and preserve our precious environment.
National Clean Up Day
A clean community is so important! On Saturday, the offices of @SenatorGonzalez, @ASMLowenthal, #thecclb and @caltransdistrict7 joined forces on National Clean Up Day. Together, we're making a difference!
Corpsmember, Cara Jones
Behind the scenes with Corpsmember, Cara Jones. Listen in and learn about her journey to CCLB and how she quickly became a crew leader in our River Rangers program. 🎙️
Animal Care Intern
CCLB corpsmembers are thriving @lbanimalcare! 🐾 Their transformative internship has equipped them with invaluable skills, paving the way for a fulfilling career in animal care. Witness their unwavering dedication as they tirelessly work towards finding loving homes for our furry friends!
CCLB Holiday Event 2023
December brings so many things including celebrating our Corpsmembers! Last week they were treated to an afternoon of food, fun, and holiday festivities. Everyone took home a gift and had the chance to be recognized for a year of hard work and commitment to the Corps philosophy and work done.