As the immigrant community is suffering, many residents may be feeling overwhelmed and wondering how they can help. In a city of over 100,000 immigrants, several of Long Beach’s local businesses have stepped in to raise funds for organizations providing legal aid or helping impacted families more directly.
The Signal Tribune compiled this list of businesses fundraising for the local immigrant community, and will continue updating this list until resources are no longer needed.
Is there a local fundraiser or businesses we should add to this list? Let us know at Newspaper@SignalTribune.com or DM us on Instagram @signaltribune.
Casita Bookstore -1440 E. Fourth St.
Proceeds from purchases of the book “I Am, Yo Soy” by author Gabriela Orozco Belt and illustrator Mirelle Ortega will go to the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA). The organization was established in 1986 and has been organizing and advocating for a wide range of policies that help immigrants such as fair wages, a rapid response network, disaster relief assistance and more. Casita Bookstore also has an ongoing fundraiser on its Instagram that goes directly to CHIRLA.
Wilde Confections
Purchase a 4-inch, 2-layer “Fuck ICE” cake to directly support a family who’s father was recently deported. Cakes are $25 and can be placed for July 10, 12 or 14. See cake options and details on @wildeconfections on Instagram.
The Hood Santa
Long Beach’s Hood Santa and Executive Director of Local Hearts Foundation Tito Rodriguez, who consistently organizes with and supports Long Beach’s Latino community, teamed up with local lawyers and local artist Big Sleeps to provide free legal aid to the families of those who are stuck in detention centers. Proceeds will go directly to trusted attorneys who specialize in immigration defense
Donations are accepted through a Gofundme page, which can be found in the link of the bio of @bigsleeps on Instagram.
Those who need legal aid should email Defendthepeople2025@gmail.com.
DIY Babes Club
Dainty Disco’s DIY Babes Club released a limited edition snail mail bundle with stickers, custom stationary and Mexican-insired imagery of monarch butterflies and marigolds. The package also includes Know Your Rights cards in Spanish and English. A portions of the sale proceeds will go to ÓRALE. Purchase is available through the link in the bio of @diybabesclub on Instagram.
Adelitas Revenge – 4007 E. Fourth St.
This Chicana and LGBTQ-owned shop is holding three events in the month of June, rooted in love, resistance and collective care. On June 25 they are hosting a Queer Fire & Drum Circle, on June 26 they are hosting a Grief Sound Bath and on June 29 they’re hosting a Cry Now, Smile Later event. Ticket prices range for each event, and details for all can be found at adelitasrevenge.com. All proceeds from these events will go to ÓRALE.
Already Home Art Show – 941 E. Fourth St. – June 28 at 8 p.m.
This art show will feature work from a dozen artists at The Stache Bar, along with music and food from Sideburns. Proceeds from cocktails and any art sold will go to ÓRALE. There is no cover charge.
July 4th Immigration Fundraiser – 1923 E. Seventh St. – July 4 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
This dance and donate gathering at Que Sera will feature several DJs including Diablito, Gucci Mar, Demitria and other special guests. Tickets are $5 online and $10 at the door, with all proceeds going to ÓRALE. Check @d.iablit0 on Instagram for information on how to purchase tickets online.
Olive Records LBC – 326 Olive Ave. – July 5 at 5 p.m.
East Arts Village District’s music label is hosting an all ages benefit show for families affected by the ICE raids. Hardcore and alternative bands will play. No drugs and no alcohol allowed. There will be a $5 cover charge.
Las Mañanitas Paint N Sip – 1201 Redondo Ave. – July 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This collaborative event is being put on by Café con Compas, All of the Spotz, Guisados, DIY Babes Club and El Carrito Cafeinado. This paint n sip event will take place at Guisados on July 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees will have three options of what to paint, and the designs will be traced beforehand. Tickets are $2 and there will be multiple prizes given away via a raffle. Tickets come with a canvas with your chosen design, a latte, a concha and a taco. Tickets can be purchased at DaintyDisco.com. All proceeds from the raffles will go to ÓRALE and CHIRLA.
Homespun Long Beach – July 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Residents can purchase locally grown plants and repurposed pots at Page Against the Machine (2714 E. Fourth St.), with all proceeds going to ÓRALE.
Is there a local fundraiser or businesses we should add to this list? Let us know Let us know at Newspaper@SignalTribune.com or DM us on Instagram @signaltribune. This list will be updated at 9:54 p.m. on July 1.
