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 to help 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.
Baby Gee Bar – 1227 E. Fourth St.
Retro Row’s cocktail and natural wine bar is having a shot and beer special from June 11-18, with all proceeds going to the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights as well as local residents impacted by immigration raids. 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.
Cool Cat Collective – 2741 E. Fourth St.
The giftshop part of this cat boutique has two “Fuck ICE” buttons available with a minimum $5 donation to Jail Support LA, which raises funds to bail people out of jail who are arrested while protesting. The organization also helps people locate loved ones who they can’t find within the jail system, to visit people detained to show support and to keep track of cases.
To donate directly to Jail Support LA: @jailsupportla on Venmo or $bigcherry420 on Cash App.
Casita Bookstore -1440 E. Fourth St.
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.
Sala Coffee & Wine – 3853 Atlantic Ave.
Bixby Knolls’ Sala Coffee & Wine bar’s CAFETÓN event on June 22 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. will include a giveaway, with all proceeds going to the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA). Enter by donating $5 on Venmo to @Cafeton622 and Include “raffle” in the description. There are no entry limits so the more you donate, the better chance you have.
Prizes:
- Winner 1: three free coffees and one wine bottle
- Winner 2: 1 mañana sera bonito vinyl and one wine bottle
RSVP for this free event online.
Pueblita Tortillas
The Yoga con Corazón event hosted by Pueblita Tortillas and local yoga teacher @exhale_leo will take place on June 18 at 7 p.m. in Long Beach. Tickets are $20 and all proceeds are going to grassroots support for immigrant families facing deportation or displacement. Attendees should bring a yoga mat. Location will be shared once someone RSVPs. Tickets can be purchased through the link in the bio of @pueblitatortillas on Instagram or at Partiful.
The Hood Santa
Long Beach’s Hood Santa, who consistently organizes with and supports Long Beach’s Latino community, teamed up with local lawyers, the Local Hearts Foundation 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.
Roxanne’s Bar & Co. – 1115 E. Wardlow Road
Family-owned business Roxanne’s Bar, as well as their partner businesses Wille’s Tin Shop and Marie’s Tek Tec, all have select drinks and other items that will go to the Immigrant Defenders Law Center. This nonprofit provides free legal services to immigrants and has many other free resources.
Those taking part in Saturday’s nationwide protests can receive a free strawberry lemonade from Roxanne’s. All sales of Wille’s Tin Shop’s strawberry fields vodka — which is crafted by immigrants using locally sourced strawberries — will go to the Immigrant Defenders Law Center. All proceeds from two drinks from Marie’s Tek Tec, “Corazón Sin Fronteras” and “Saturno Quema El Helio” will also go to the nonprofit.
El Barrio Cantina – 1731 E. Fourth St.
This restaurant just rolled out a special ÓRALE menu, featuring two taquitos de papa (potato taquitos) and four options of a cocktail for $13. All sales from this menu will go directly 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 continuously.
