Port funds nonprofits as many offer virtual programs and events
The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners this week awarded 141 sponsorships totaling $409,430 to promote local groups advancing causes such as the arts, environment, social justice and historic preservation.
Since 2007, the Port of Long Beach has given more than $10 million to the community through its sponsorship program, supporting community groups’ events and projects that make Long Beach a better place to live and work, while also helping the Port communicate about its projects and programs with local residents and other audiences.
The Harbor Commission approved an $800,000 community sponsorship budget for the 2021 fiscal year that began Oct. 1, 2020. Requests for sponsorship funding are open twice a year, in March and September.
“It’s rewarding to see nonprofit organizations find creative ways to serve the community, especially during this historic health crisis. We are proud to be able to support them during this time as we continue to work towards a year of recovery,” said Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero.
“These nonprofit organizations, despite the pandemic, are carrying out important work to help our city flourish. We are pleased that the Port is able to support their missions, while also sharing information that allows the public to better understand the Port of Long Beach and its operations,” said Long Beach Harbor Commission President Frank Colonna.
Events sponsored for this call include the Puente Latino Association’s Dia De Los Muertos Cultural Event, Southern California Brass Consortium’s Front Lawn Concerts and Orange County Coastkeeper’s Native Oyster Restoration in Alamitos Bay. As part of the sponsorship requirements, recipients give the Port promotional opportunities at events to spread awareness about its mission.
