A new nonprofit named America Lends a Hand is now in the forming stage and will kick off with a benefit brunch on Sunday, Dec. 5. America Lends a Hand will be a 501.c3 organization which will distribute funds to community-level organizations to support their projects and programs, and it will be volunteer led.
Long Beach resident Brad Shore is the founder and president of the organization. “I see an incredible need to help others help themselves,” he said. “When we come together as a community, as a nation, to help, we all benefit.”
The issues on which America Lends a Hand will focus will be determined locally because of the diversity of the communities to be served. However, the main focus areas will involve three primary areas: mental health, education and “Research4Cures.” “I am thrilled to get this off the ground and have been wanting to do so for a long time,” Shore said. “My goal is to get this going at the local level and eventually have it spread across the country.”
The kick-off champagne potluck brunch will benefit local Long Beach foster kids and will take place at a private Long Beach residence from 11:30am to 2:30pm. For more information about ‘America Lends A Hand’ or the brunch, or to volunteer, contact Shore at (562) 225-6548 or email AmericaLendsAHand@gmail.com.
