Funding Local History with HSLB!

I love Long Beach. I was thrilled to get my archival career started amongst the collections in the Historical Society of Long Beach's (HSLB) Bixby Knolls home. I learned so much while working there, but the most rewarding thing for me was seeing the joy from members, patrons, and researchers who experienced the exhibitions, events, and collections that the HSLB team works tirelessly to collect, preserve, and share. 

These efforts do not come cheap! As the HSLB expands our collections, contributes to exhibits around the city, and continues to enhance the legendary Historical Cemetery Tour, our budget continues to grow. Our workload increased enough that the HSLB has created new full-time and part-time positions. Our staff frequently includes students and new-professionals who gain invaluable experience. (Hi! I'm living proof!) Archival supplies are incredibly costly, and our growing team of staff and volunteers are processing so much materials that we're always looking to replenish our archival boxes, folders, and sleeves.

I have graduated to being a proud member of the HSLB's Board of Directors. I donate my own money, my archival experience, and my free time to the organization because I truly believe we are doing something important for my home town. We provide free and cheap entertainment that is cleverly disguising educational content, teaching our patrons about Long Beach and the surrounding areas in fun and exciting ways. The staff at the HSLB continues to enhance, evolve, and sometimes completely reinvent the way we share information. I am constantly impressed by the staff and their work product. 

I hope that you can help me to reach my goal of collection $500 in donations for this wonderful organization!