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PROGRAMS
Environmental Justice
Random Acts
of Cleanup
We develop hands-on projects and raise awareness of our own behavior in producing pollution. Floatables can impact the community both with severe flooding by blocking drains, causing safety issues and other potential harms. Potential toxins spread among the community's air, soil and water which can be released through photo degradation or direct human dermal exposure. Our goal is to improve and protect local waterways, to educate residents and young people on the negative effects of plastic floatables, cigarette butts, balloons, straws and debris.
Suburban Organic Farminig In Action
After seeing increasing health issues during the past few years we were inspired to combat this issue from the root. Thus inspiring SOFA (Suburban Organic Farming in Action) program. Through research we found that organic food was too expensive. We discovered that growing or own food would be cheaper, easier, and healthier. We would teach them how to farm to lead them to healthier lives so they can "Soar to New Heights". We're set to launch the program in Spring of 2023!
Cultural Awareness
Hispanic Heritage Month
Dinner Dance
Richly diverse in culture, language and history, the Latino Civic Association promotes the beauty of Long Beach and its multi cultural population. The Annual Hispanic Dinner Dance honors individuals and organizations recognizing them for their leadership.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Kite Flying Festival
Long Beach Latino Civic Association held our first annual Kite Flying event September 2022. We had a blast and would love for you to join us this year ob September 23rd, 2023 12-2 PM
You can register here!
Civic Participation
Calls for Comfort &
Caravans for Care
“Calls for Comfort” started with check up calls in Mid March of 2020, asking questions that focused on the Covid-19 crisis and related issues. Once we gained the trust of our members, calls were being answered and members would ask us where to find food & other essential items.
Donations from wonderful neighbors in our community are coming in. Families have received food, baby needs, diapers and Easter chocolate to comfort them. We are still making calls & deliveries through our "Caravans for Care" program. Donations are still welcome.
NYIC Engagment
We work closely with New York Immigration Coilition (NYIC). We were invited to their 2023 Member Congress in January and recently went to their Acess to Representation Lobbying event in March.
To learn more about them visit their website!
Census 2020 "Cuenta Conmigo"
Partnered with "The New York Community Trust", LB Latino Civic promoted and encouraged members of the community to fill out the 2020 Census
Our office was a census hot spot as we had Census workers come in to assist potential job seekers to work for the Census Bureau.
"Get out the Vote"
(Voter Registration)
We encourage the community to actively participate in the recovery and advancement of our "City by the Sea". By participating in Voter's Registration/"Get out the Vote" campaign, public outreach programs, town meetings and hiring local interns to help run and support our causes and events. We hope to extend the importance of being a well rounded citizen to our strong community.
Leaders in Victory
(LIV)
A college and career readiness intern experience using social justice theory and practice to embolden selected participants as they become empowered leaders in their families, communities and careers.
Career
Connections
Free restaurant training program for qualified participants ages 18-24 years old.
Immigration
Protection Forums
A quarterly forum where LBLCA collaborates with a network of allies to discuss information and provide assistance for immigrant families and neighbors in the US.
"Café de Sueños"
Community Parent Cafés interactive exercise and dialogue for Hispanic mothers and fathers will develop a plan for the educational and civic success of their children. Parent Cafés will also prepare Long Beach community members to apply for city run committees and commissions as a first step to becoming integral part of the city.
Three Kings Day
A quarterly forum where LBLCA collaborates with a network of allies to discuss information and provide assistance for immigrant families and neighbors in the US.
Green Light
The Green Light law, officially known as the Driver’s License Access and Privacy Act, allows those without lawful status in the United States to apply for a Standard New York State Driver’s License (class D, M & E and non-CDL only) – provided they go through the same application process, take the same tests, and pay the same fees as all other Standard License applicants.