Community Development

California Climate Action Corps Fellowship

California Climate Action Corps is recruiting fellows to lead projects across California. Gain hands-on experience in urban greening, wildlife resiliency, and food recovery while earning a $45,550 stipend over an 11-month service term. 

The City of Long Beach is accepting applications for placements with the Office of Climate Action & Sustainability and Long Beach Utilities teams. 

Applications are open until July 31, 2026. Priority will be granted to applicants who attend an information session and apply by June 19.

Westside Nonprofit Monthly Convenings with The Nonprofit Partnership

The Nonprofit partnership continues building this collaborative with nonprofits and welcomes new organizations, community leaders, and key stakeholders interested in strengthening investment, partnerships, and impact across Westside Long Beach. Community members and organizations engaged in this collaborative can expect ongoing support in identifying and accessing funding opportunities, targeted technical assistance to strengthen organizational capacity, and meaningful connections that help redefine how investment is coordinated on the Westside. Through intentional partnership-building, this effort brings together nonprofits, funders, and key community stakeholders to align resources, deepen collaboration, and increase sustainable impact.

Please contact Jessica at jbenitez@tnpsocal.org if you have any questions.

Westside Long Beach Business Alliance

The newly created Westside Long Beach Business Alliance (WLBBA) is seeking more businesses to join their Business Association. Their goal is to create a community of businesses that support each other, leverage funding opportunities and activate local business corridors. Fill out this form to stay up to date on upcoming events.

Love your Block Community-Led Project Mini-Grants

Since March, the Love Your Block team has completed four out of five community revitalization projects in Westside Long Beach! Resident leaders Jasmin Suayan Baykal, Edith A. Hicks, Diana Rodriguez, and Sreymom “Linda” Suos brought the community together for neighborhood cleanups, school garden enhancements, and a vape buyback program. With more community projects on the horizon, we’re eager to continue partnering with residents to make Westside Long Beach a better place to live. Cohort 2 projects to be announced.

Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network (LBWIN)

Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network (LBWIN) Adult Career Services Center (4811 Airport Plaza Dr., Suite 120) is an entry point to public workforce development services for both job seekers and employers. The location offers a variety of no-cost services and has staff available to assist individuals seeking employment and career paths. Phone: 562.570.3700.

• Choose a tree from the list of available trees.
• Complete the tree planting permit and tree maintenance agreement forms.
• Submit your forms by email to TreeRequest@longbeach.gov OR mail them to:
  • City of Long Beach, Office Climate Action and Sustainability
  • 411 W. Ocean Blvd., 6th Fl., Long Beach, CA 90802

Long Beach Neighborhood Group Directory: You can find Westside neighborhood groups meetings by accessing this city-wide neighborhood group directory.