Long Beach School District collected gently worn clothes as part of a recent two-day Beach Boutique event that took place in the gymnasium of the Long Beach Middle School.  The event hosted close to 100 families and students were able to “swap” clothes and thrift local at the event.  A new twist to this year’s event was a hot chocolate, coffee, and tea shop in exchange for donations to benefit a senior scholarship. Students, staff, and community members volunteered to sort and arrange the clothing and assist attendees as “personal shoppers.”

The concept of Beach Boutique was created through the efforts of a subcommittee of the District-wide Equity Committee to assist Long Beach students and family members in need of a clothing resource.  Beach Boutique invited members of the school community to give what you can and take what you need.   

All remaining student clothing items have been sorted for donation to the high school closet as well as set for distribution to school families through school social workers.  Adult clothing items have been donated to the MLK Center in Long Beach.

The next Beach Boutique event will take place in early April. 

Date Added: 11/19/2024