Black Health Equity Collaborative Members

In 2021, the Black Health Equity Fund contracted with 17 Black-serving nonprofit organizations and microbusinesses and 3 Black-serving mental health providers to provide culturally affirming health and wellness services among Black Long Beach residents. Despite the ending of the Black Health Equity Fund, Black-serving organizations continue to collaboratively work to promote health equity among Long Beach Black residents.

April Parker Foundation

The April Parker Foundation is a 501(c)3 community-based non-profit organization that strives to uplift underserved communities through culturally relevant, highly supportive services. They strive to impact individuals’ lives and small businesses as a way to empower the community as a whole. They Empower and Strengthen children, families, and communities through culturally engaging services that promote security, stability, and well-being. They focus on making the maximum positive effort for our community. Their members and volunteers provide the momentum that helps us affect change! The April Parker Foundation’s ultimate mission is to promote stability, security, and well-being in the lives of children, families, and businesses to uplift and strengthen our community.

Clarissa Manuel Foundation

Their mission is to uplift urban communities by addressing educational, financial, health and homelessness disparities. They conduct events and activities to increase community awareness and resources to reduce educational, health & wellness, and economic disparities.

Earthlodge Center for Transformation

The Earthlodge’s mission is to disrupt patterns of intergenerational trauma by utilizing Southern Black Indigenous Healing Practices. Their services include: health and wellness, mental health, drum circles, talking circles, meditation, youth programming, nutrition healthy juices, and herbal teas

Elite Skills Development

The mission of Elite Skills Development is to create pathways to self-sustainability and build healthy, productive communities. Programming and resources are provided to youth, adults, organizations, and small businesses.

Project Optimism

Project Optimism’s mission is to properly equip community member with the optimistic mindset to be productive contributors to society

Heroes 1st

To provide nurturing, individualized care and resources to ALL our valued members of the military community through equitable education and superior clinical services.

M.O.R.E Mothers

M.O.R.E Mothers is a non-profit that strives to bridge the gap for Mothers in underserved communities. We’re here to serve as a hub for resources, support & assistance for Mothers through the stages of Motherhood. We do this by providing Motivation, Opportunities, Resources, and Empowerment. By taking on Motherhood Together we’re able to support one another and build a nurturing community.

Speak Up Empowerment

Our 3-part mission is a progressive movement of education, encouragement and empowerment which serves as a reminder to single parents – especially single moms – that “Yes, You Can!” succeed when all the odds say No, You Can’t. We promote “empowered” parenting skills; physical, mental, and emotional health & wellness; and, financial literacy & sufficiency designed specifically for families headed by a single parent, particularly those of underserved and under-resourced communities.

Sullivan International, Inc.

Sullivan International, Inc.’s mission is to analyze, design, and implement solutions to empower organizations to reach their next level by providing an objective yet expert ear and an extra set of hands.

The G.R.E.E.N. Foundation

Gathering resources to educate, to empower, and to work collaboratively to better serve African American communities.