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n September 16, Long Beach Day Nursery was recognized by The California Community

Foundation and The Eisner Foundation as they celebrated the power and impact of philan-thropy in Los Angeles. Fifteen nonprofits were honored for their outstanding achievements at the inaugural “Unsung Heroes” celebration held at the presti-gious Getty Center in Brentwood. The recognition was accompanied by cash awards for each honoree and were presented by actor and

CCF donor Noah Wyle who hosted the event.

Nonprofits were selected in five areas: the arts, education, health care, human development and neighborhood revitalization. Long Beach Day Nursery was one of just three organizations honored in the education category, and the only honoree from the entire South Bay/Long Beach area.

Representing LBDN that evening were Executive Director Patrice Wong, Director of Development and

Communications Eileen Factor, Board Chair Jonathan Gotz and Board Chair-elect Brian Russell.

“It was truly an honor and privilege to have been recognized among so many amazing organizations doing such righteous work. It was an inspira-tional evening,” Wong said. “Thank you to all the staff, volunteers and board members who make Long Beach Day Nursery the incredible place that it is.”

Members of the Kids Connection visited the East Branch and brought a check in the amount of $5,000 from the proceeds of the Taste of the Coast event August 2 on the Belmont Pier. More than 40 local restaurants participated and approx-imately 500 people attended. The event benefited Children Today, Long Beach Day Nursery and other local nonprofit organizations in Greater Long Beach that serve young children.

Everyone at Long Beach Day Nursery sends out a big THANK YOU to Kids Connection. We are so proud to have you join our family of wonderful supporters.

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Honorees gather on stage after the individual check presenta-tions. LBDN Executive Director Patrice Wong is on the far left.

Long Beach Day Nursery Recognized as “Unsung Hero” by California Community Foundation

Long Beach Day Nursery Recognized as “Unsung Hero” by California Community Foundation

Seated with East Branch students are Kids Connection President Bobbie Soupos with

Yui Liu and Casey Countin; Founder Donna Bennett with Genevieve Wiskus; and member Wendy Neill with Layla

Arnwine and Brandon Douglas.

Since 1912 • Published for the friends and staff of Long Beach Day Nursery • Winter 2009Since 1912 • Published for the friends and staff of Long Beach Day Nursery • Winter 2009

Chair & ED’s Message .........2Parent Involvement ............3Donor Recognition .....4-5Building Blocks ...................6Golf Tournament .................7

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Long Beach Day Nursery Winter 2009 Newsletter

Message from the Chair

Message from the Executive DirectorMessage from the Executive Director

Message from the Chair

ear Friends,With 2010 upon us,

we’ve stopped amidst the festivities to reflect on all that we are grateful for in 2009.

We are grateful that our East Branch received its reaccreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children

(NAEYC), joining our West Branch in being among only a select few organizations meeting the new, more strin-gent criteria required for accreditation.

We are thankful that more than 90 golfers hit the links for our 6th annual tournament, had flawless weather for a fun day, and raised close to $25,000 for LBDN.

We are grateful that we have strong Parent Advisory Councils (PACs) at each of our branches. From hosting informal events for parents to meet with center direc-tors, to parent workdays to fill in wood chips and sand, to garage sales, candy sales, opportunity drawings and other fund raisers – our PACs have set a high bar for parent engagement. Collectively, our PACs raised more than $3,500 for LBDN classrooms and we cannot thank them enough for their hard work.

We are thankful that we have reached over 75% of our fund-raising goal for the Stepping Stones to Success

scholarship program – with less than half the campaign year completed! These scholarships ensure that chil-dren whose families earn less than the median income but who do not qualify for state assistance receive the financial assistance that they need in order to attend LBDN.

We are grateful for the Rotary Club of Long Beach’s Operation Santa Claus, the City of Long Beach’s Police Department Motor Brigade, LBDN’s Board of Directors, Better Balance for Long Beach, Long Beach Rescue Mission, First Congregational Church, and First Lady of Long Beach Nancy Foster for making the holidays brighter for children and families in need.

We are thankful – and humbled – to have been named a laureate in education for the California Community Foundation’s Unsung Heroes Awards.

We are grateful that each and every day, the families of close to 250 children trust us with the care and education of their precious little ones. There can be no greater honor.

And most of all, we are grateful for our friends. It is because of you that we have been able to stay true to our mission for almost a century – to provide quality early care and education for young children of working families.

Sincerely,

Patrice Wong, Executive Director

Dearest Friends of Long Beach Day Nursery:Here we are again at the year end of another year

with the opportunity to look back at the year that was! Certainly, we are in a time unlike anything most of us have had to endure, and I hope that all of you have managed to survive it somewhat unscathed.

LBDN, while dealing with much of what many other busi-nesses and certainly many other nonprofits have had to deal with, has managed to keep its head above water. The truth is that without the love and support of friends like you, none of this would be possible. Your gifts to the Nursery continue to arrive and for that we are grateful.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Lorie and Paul Merrill for their support and leadership in our Stepping Stones Scholarship campaign. As Pat indicated, we are just short of our goal so early in the campaign . . . WOW!

As we enter our 98th year, we do so with a great deal of optimism. We are proud that our agency is one of a small

number that has taken the time and effort to become accredited and successfully reaccredited. Congratulations to Center Directors Linda Blackshire (West Branch) and Shannon Deeter (East Branch) and their outstanding staffs for a job well done.

Let us never forget that we are building the leaders of tomorrow and we should all be proud to be part of it. We appreciate you remembering the Nursery when considering who and where to give your money. And, we urge you to consider becoming one of our first 100 Building Blocks for

the Future. We would love to give you more information about how to make that happen. See page 5 for details.

All The Best,

Jonathan D. “ Jon” GotzChair of the Board, 2009-2010

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Parent and family involvement is very important at Long Beach Day Nursery. Now considered an industry best practice as well as a required program standard for accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), family involvement in early educa-tion is a relatively new concept. It has only been in the forty plus years since the ground-breaking launch of our country’s Head Start program that the concept of family engagement has emerged as a critical ele-ment. Today we have a whole body of research on what noted early education expert and advocate Dr. Karen Hill Scott describes as confirm-ing “what is implicitly known: parent involvement in a child’s development and education accelerates his or her progress and increases the child’s chances for success later in life.”

Parent involvement, family engagement, parent and family involvement – what do these phrases actually mean? NAEYC’s program standards describe family involvement as follows: “Young children’s learning and development are integrally connected to their families. Consequently, to support and promote children’s optimal learning and development, programs need to recognize the primacy of children’s families, establish relationships with families based on mutual trust and respect, support and involve families in their children’s educational growth, and invite families to fully participate in the program.”

At Long Beach Day Nursery, parent and family involvement takes many forms:Parent Workshops: We strive for quarterly workshops to provide informa-

tion on topical early education issues, such as early literacy development, kindergarten readiness, etc. Periodic surveys are undertaken to ensure relevant and meaningful workshop topics.

Communications: Classroom newsletters, individual daily reports in our infant and toddler program, classroom daily reports in our preschool program, bi-annual parent/teacher conferences and periodic and annual surveys are some of the ways that we ensure ongoing communication with families.

Our management staff maintains an open door policy to facilitate honest and constant two-way communication.

Volunteer Opportunities: Our Parent Advisory Councils (PACs) at each of our branches provides parents and family members the opportunity to volunteer to support Long Beach Day Nursery. Examples of PAC activities have included “Sundaes with Shannon” at the East Branch, giving all East Branch parents the opportunity to meet informally with Center Director Shannon Deeter; teacher appreciation activities at both the West Branch and East Branch to provide personal thank you notes to our teachers; and several successful fundraising events. Please see article on page 7 for more details on our most recent PAC fundraising successes!

“More Fun at Home:” Opportunities are created to engage parents and other family members in learning at home. Take-home libraries are available at both sites, including age-appropriate books, CDs, and cassettes. Take-home materials for our Early Intervention Program are also available, including games and books that support intervention strategies. Our partnership with the Long Beach Public Library’s Raising a Reader Program ensures parent engagement in reading a weekly rotation of award-winning children’s books


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Left: Cathy, Presley & Richard Digney.Bottom: John & Attieus Klatt.

Left: Kayla & John Ingram.Bottom: Pete, Tyler & Terrie Mogg.

Left: Sophia, Ryan & Adam Hurley.Bottom: Natalie & Juanita Cepeda.

Parent Involvement at LBDNParent Involvement at LBDN Photo Gallery from Sunshine Day and Fall Feast

Long Beach Day Nursery - Gallery of Donors


Long Beach Day Nursery - Gallery of DonorsThank You to All of Our Wonderful Supporters! Reflects gifts received July 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009.

IN HONOR OFJohn Apostle Helen Apostle John Paul Bouchard Nadine Vander LansGloria Deukmejian Paul R. DeatsJonathan Gotz Binnie and Jack BerroElizabeth Hancock Mrs. Monte DavisJana Martin Linda and Richard LandesLorie and Paul Merrill Ellen Calomiris Blanche Cannady Susan and David Crockett Gloria and The Hon. George Deukmejian Lynne and Mike Driscoll Charlene and Mark Ebright Judy Griggs Liz and John Hancock Ellie and Bud Johnson Barbara Lopp Nancy and Charles Merrill Joann and John Rich Carol and Robert Senske Mary and Robert Soth Patricia WeberJimmy Nutter Anna M. SinesJean Bixby Smith Susan and David CrockettJulia Taboada Margaret Bozanich Laura MooreClark Utterberg Donna and Ted RogahnDonita Van Horik Tamara and Ben McVicker Diane and Robert TrunekMelanie Werts Jacqueline TarantinoSara Wong Caroline and Brian WongIN MEMORY OFFred Deragon Joan K. DeragonPat Ennen Anna M. SinesHelen and Herbert Fielding Robert Fielding

Jeanne Kerwin Judie and James FouquetteSpencer Miller Patricia Vander LansLangdon Parrill Nancy ParrillNelle Richards Patti and Bruce Putnam Nancy and Preston SmithEdwin J. Wilson Marion B. WilsonFRIENDS OF LBDN

$40,000 to $99,999The Carl & Roberta Deutsch Foundation$25,000 to $39,999California Community Foundation$10,000 to $24,999Altha M. Fry TrustThe Earl B. and Loraine H. Miller FoundationJosephine S. Gumbiner FoundationKenneth T. & Eileen L. Norris FoundationDonita Van Horik and John Fielder$5,000 to $9,999Southern California EdisonThe Evalyn M. Bauer FoundationFreeman Fairfield FoundationLong Beach Kids Connection$2,500 to $4,999California Consumer Protection FoundationCounty Of Los Angeles, Office of Supervisor Don KnabeGloria and The Hon. George Deukmejian$1,000 to $2,499Ability Tri-Modal DistributionAlamitos Bay Garden ClubDebbie and Robert AutreyLiz and James BreslauerCauseway Bay Capital, LLCCavanaugh Machine WorksDameron Family FoundationGoodrich-Baron-GoodyearLiz and John HancockHelen ApostleLorie and Paul Merrill

Ruth PeckLinda and David SilverU.S. BankWal*Mart Towne CenterWentworth, Hauser & ViolichDavid L. Westall$ 500 to $ 999Joan and Tom AldersonAnna and Brian RussellMary Alice and Robert BralyMasy and James BunnellMartha and Gregory HaeselerFarmers & Merchants BankJannell and Todd JonesMargie and Frank NewellCarmen O. PerezNancy and Preston SmithWachovia FoundationMelanie and David Werts$ 100 to $ 499AnonymousTamara AchauerAlban & Alban, A Law CorporationBarbara AllenCarl AllenAmerican Business Bank Ann and Roy AndriessePat and Rich ArchboldBP America, Inc. Joyce and Donald BaileyVirginia Baxter and David PagnottaBay Cities National BankSheri and Selden BeebeHeidi and Grant BixbyTheresa and Mark BixbyBarbara Bixby BlackwellLauri and Don BrannonBrett J. BraunBlanche G. BrewsterCarrie and Bruce BrookshireShirley and Michael CallanCatherine and James CampionBarbara and Joseph CaseTobi Cogswell Santos CortezSusan and David CrockettCamille and Dick DanielsDawna and The Hon. Gary I. DeLongJoan K. Deragon Gilbert DodsonBarbara and Michael Driscoll

Margaret and Charles DurninE.M. Transportation, Inc.Alyson Emery and Douglas EmeryJanice FarisElizabeth and Michael FentonRenee and Francis FillipowKris FlaigJudie and James FouquetteVivian and Donald FrewRobert FriedmanBruce GibsonCheryl and Kermit HathcoatMadeline HeimarkLynn and Randal HernandezJudith A. HessMolly and Eldon HickmanPriscilla and Steven HockettLisa A. HopkinsHouse to HomeCordelia HowardCarlene JaquesMatthew JenkinsEllie and Bud JohnsonAnne and Robert JohnsonJeanne and Hideo KaratsuMary Ellen KilsbyLBS Financial Credit UnionJanet LichtenhanJill and Charles LinebergerBarbara LoppBonnie Bateman Ganz and Gerald GanzElaine and Tom MarksJennifer and Greg MasonDeloris and Sandor MayugaLinda and William McCulloughTamara and Ben McVickerNancy and Charles MerrillFrances MiddlebrooksPhyllis and Harlan MillerEdie MillerLori and Darin MillerMinuteman Press of Long BeachElaine and Dennis MooreDaphne MunzerNoble Distribution SystemsSuzanne and David Nosworthy Mayor Beverly and Bill O'NeillOnisko & Scholz, LLP


Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. Nancy ParrillPreferred BankRLA Brokerage & DevelopmentJoann and John RichGail SchwandnerCarol and Robert SenskeVirginia and David ShlemmerLynn ShrumAnna M. SinesJean Bixby SmithMary and Robert SothEva and Michael SoutarApril and Charles StuartSupercareTHUMS Long BeachJulia and Henry TaboadaIrene and Bennet TchaikovskyElaine Thompson and Charles SaulenasDiane and Robert J. TrunekThe Hon. Judy and Leo J. Vander LansPatricia WeberSandy and John WellsWestern Building MaintenanceShirley and William WildMarion B. WilsonDorothy and Fred WiseCarl Ann and Don WylieAngie and The Hon. James P. ZarifesUp to $99Alice and Arnold AndersonElaine BabbushJamie and Latham BellIrving J. BennettBinnie and Jack BerroAmy BigelowMargaret R. BozanichLinda and Gordon G. BrownMargaret BrownCarol and Lawrence BurnightEllen CalomirisKathleen and Larry ChoateRozanne and Jim ChurchillMartha and Thomas ClarkMr. and Mrs. Alan K. DavidsonMrs. Monte DavisPaul R. DeatsJanette and C. Le Roy Doty Charlene and Mark EbrightRobert FieldingMichelle and Steve D. Gordon

Cindy and Jonathan GotzMargaret GouldJudy GriggsDonna HancockBrett HollowayDaniel H. HomIBBM PartnersJacquelyn L. JonesDonna and Robert KarigerThomas D. KennellyTeresa and Steve KolstadHisaye 'JoAnn' KurodaLucy and Duane KusterLinda and Richard LandesSally and Harold LanePatricia and Ralph LarisonSandra and Douglas LeafstedtLinda LeahyHerbert A. LeviDorthine and Alfred MaloneyCarolyn and Bob ManeyJanet McKenzieJames B. MetzgerTally and Robert MintieLaura MooreWilma and Kenneth J MulhollandBond NicholsWilliam OberholzerVirginia G. OleenWendy L. PollockPatti and T. Bruce PutnamDonna and Ted RogahnThomas ScottSeacrest Chiropractic CenterSeacrest Health & WellnessBetty O. ShawEthelea K. SiemonsMarci and Don SmithPhyllis and Warren SpielmannJacqueline A. TarantinoKathie TomasuloNadine Vander LansPatricia Vander LansDan WalkerMerideth WibergCaroline and Brian WongIN KINDBancap Investment Group Bixby Carpet Plus Barbara Bixby Blackwell Julie Boyd Masy and James Bunnell Greg Chapman

Elizabeth and Michael Fenton Yvette Fletcher Judie and James Fouquette Catalina Gonzalez Marta and Rob Griffin Alicia Guevara Betty Herrera Judith Hess Kathy HidalgoPriscilla and Steven Hockett Kathleen Wong and Alex Hryse Iconography Studios JetBlue Airways Regional Marketing Goldie Krugman Judy Kupchin Lakewood Rent-All Annette and Kevin Lindquist Long Beach Police Department Macy's Merchandising Group McDonald's Operators' Association of So. CalSonya Neal Ken NobleEstela Pedroza Carmen O. Perez Greg PickensFrances Sue and Wilbert Proctor Kim Robertson Eunice and Tom Sato Anita Schwertley Sidley Austin, LLPLeslie Smith Nancy and Preston Smith Julia and Henry Taboada Mayra Torres Vicenta Torres Maria Tungui Jackie and Danny Vallejo Linora Vicente Melanie and David Werts Sara WongCarl Ann Wylie

If your name has been inadvertently omitted or misspelled, please contact us at (562) 591.0509, ext. 112. Thank you!

Make your donation on-line! Visit us at www.lbdn.org and click on “Support LBDN,” then click on “Donate Now!”

ChairJonathan D. Gotz1st Vice ChairJulia Taboada2nd Vice ChairJames BunnellRecording SecretaryJoan AldersonTreasurerMelanie WertsChair ElectBrian RussellBoard Members:Barbara Bixby BlackwellGayle ClockSalvador FarfanJudy HessLisa HopkinsJannell JonesDeloris MayugaNathan OlsenCarmen O. PerezLinda SilverMichael SoutarBennet TchaikovskyElaine ThompsonCarl Ann Wylie

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ong Beach Day Nursery has received bequests from faithful supporters

throughout its long history with each and every gift contributing to the Nursery’s ongoing viability. Please join us in welcoming our newest Building Blocks members, long-time friends of the Nursery Beverly Culbertson, Barbara & Sheldon Gebb and Sandra & John Wells. Thank you so much for sharing our vision for better lives for the children of our community.

Won’t you help us reach our goal of 100 planned gifts by our 100th anniversary in 2012? We are almost half way there!

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We acknowledge and honor those who have made planned gifts - past, present and future - by including their names in LBDN Building Blocks for the Future…

If you have already named LBDN to receive a planned gift, we do not need to know how much, only that you did. Please consider being one of our Building Blocks for the Future – one of our 100 by 2012.

H.G. "Hap" AppletonBetty BixbyBarbara Bixby BlackwellOpal BooneJane Buel BradleyCarrie BrookshireFrank G. ButlerClarisse and Martin ClancyLeamel and Homer ComparetteJames G. Craig Sr.Beverly CulbertsonThe Doolittle EstateMildred DraperRuth FairfieldAlta M. FryBarbara and Sheldon GebbSandra and Don GillJudy GumbinerGregory HaeselerWesley L. HarrisonEleanor N. HatchMrs. C.F.A. JohnsonRonella Marshall JonesEvelyn Keeley

Agnes KuffelL. Christine LangemoMargaret LeakeHazel LiffMary Ruth LongDella and George MarxEsther McCaughanLouise McClaughreyAnn Artman MoralesBarbara and Michael NewtonNelle RichardsEdna D. SellersJean Bixby SmithMary and Robert SothMorse SorowitzMarian StockingBarbara and Randy StricklenDonita Van Horik and John Fielder Sandy and John WellsMelanie and David WertsJuanita B. WisslerPatrice WongDaris ZinsmeyerJaylen Wilson and Miles Silvera

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Governance: Our board of directors currently includes two members who are parents of children enrolled at Long Beach Day Nursery, ensuring a parent voice in decision making, governance and advocacy.

Community Collaboration: In order to ensure coordination of resources and services for families, Long Beach Day Nursery collab-orates with a number of organizations in our community. Direct service providers, such as Harbor Regional Center, the John Tracy Clinic, and the Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders; professional development resources, such as Long Beach City College, For the Child, and the Autism Partnership; and advo-cacy partners such as Beach Cities Association for the Education of Young Children, the Long Beach Early Childhood Education Committee, and the Los Angeles County Child Care Planning Committee are just some of our collaborators with whom we engage to maximize family resources.

Christina Hart with Kandice Eggleston (mom), Toni Enclade (grandma) & Christofer Hart (dad)

Sahmiyah Holifield with Shareece Williams (aunt), Shaneece Williams (mom) holding baby Josiah Holifield.

Above: Sara & Samuel Villalta with Mauricio Villalta (dad).Right: Amy Johnson & Ava Hoobler.

ong Beach Day Nursery held its Sixth Annual Open Golf Tournament October 29th at Navy Golf Course in Cypress. Ninety golfers enjoyed a perfect fall day on the course, with box lunches provided

on their carts, goody bags chock-full of handy items; and a drink cart that circled the course to provide refreshments to the participants through-out the afternoon. Close to $25,000 net was raised to support the pro-grams and services of Long Beach Day Nursery, as it counts down to its 100th anniversary in 2012.

“There were many tournaments this fall, so we were pleasantly surprised with the turnout and the amount of money raised – both greater than last year’s event,” said Gregory Haeseler, committee chair and former LBDN chairman of the board. “Our silent auction and box auction were both very successful. We thank everyone who participated.”

The event culminated with a sumptuous 19th hole buffet in the Eagle’s Nest Clubhouse with centerpieces made using cheery sunflowers set in traditional flower pots, courtesy of Pots by Priscilla. Awards were given

to Bond Nichols and Tony Potenti who won the men’s division; Jan Faris and Jill Lindberger who won the women’s divi-sion; Jean Bixby Smith, LBDN honorary board member, and Bill Oberholzer who won the couples; Shirley Wild who won closest to the pin, and the longest drive award went to Russ Warnick, to name a few.

“I want to thank Steve Hockett, the new general manager of the Palos Verdes Golf Club, who was my co-chair and kept the tournament moving along,” Haeseler said. “Our goal was for everyone to have fun and finish in a timely manner. Steve made that happen and I know everyone was grateful.”

Thank you to Southern California Edison, a major sponsor for the event.

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On November 17, Deloris and Sandy Mayuga opened their beautiful home and sprawling lush garden to about 70 guests and community leaders who support quality early care and education for young children from low income families. The event recognized Lorie and Paul Merrill who are the honorary chairs for Long Beach Day Nursery’s Stepping Stones to Success scholarships campaign this year.

“We were thrilled with the turnout and very grateful to the Mayugas for hosting the reception,” said Jonathan Gotz, chair of the board. “I want to thank the board members who prepared the delicious food and supplied the beverages, as well,” he added.

The Stepping Stones to Success scholarship program helps to remove the financial barriers that families experience in obtaining quality early care and education for their children. The scholarships are designed to assist families earning between 75% and 100% of the state median income. This targets a gap that public (state) subsidies do not address – the working poor. This very special program was founded by honorary board member Barbara Gebb in the wake of the 1992 Civil Unrest in Los Angeles and Long Beach. And today, these scholarships are more important than ever due to the

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LBDN Executive Director Patrice Wong, LBDN Board Chair Jonathan Gotz, Jean Bixby Smith (one-half of couples winner), Tournament Chair Greg Haeseler, Tournament Co-chair Steve Hockett.

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Honorary Stepping Stones Co-chairs Paul & Lorie Merrill with Board Chair Jonathan Gatz & Executive Director Patrice Wong.

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The mission of the Long Beach Day Nursery is to provide quality early care and education for young children of working parents.

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current economic situation and the threat to funding, given the state’s ongoing budget crisis.

“The goal was to raise $100,000,” said Patrice Wong, LBDN executive director. “We’ve already raised close to $75,000 and the campaign isn’t even half over,” she added. “If donations continue at this rate, they will enable the Nursery to help that many more families who need it during these tough times.”

Former governor of the state of California George Deukmejian and his wife Gloria, as well as former mayor of the city of Long Beach Beverly O’Neill attended the event.

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