Care Closet LBC
An Award Winning Non Profit Organization
At Care Closet LBC, we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the homeless community in Long Beach. Our mission is to provide support, compassion, and practical solutions through daily city cleanups, essential services, and programs that foster self-reliance and dignity.
How We Help
Care Closet LBC
We provide independent opportunities to our unhoused community, giving them a place to build structure, good habits, and teaching them to love and care for the City they live in.
We can’t solve homelessness in Long Beach alone, and that’s not our mission. Instead, we focus on self-reformation and rediscovering the importance of daily consistency. Our mission thrives on volunteerism, caring for the city, personal surroundings, and one’s own life.
Long Beach, CA
Long Beach, CA is home to our humanitarian work and ongoing growing relationship with our unhoused brothers and sisters.
4+ Years
Starting in late 2019, we have continued an unbroken line of daily volunteerism assisting the city in caring for our unhoused community.
Nearly 3 Million
Since starting, we have collected over 2 Million pounds of trash and debris in Long Beach with our team of volunteers. On our way to 3M!
California Nonprofit of the year winner, 2024
On behalf of the Board and Staff of Care Closet LBC, we are incredibly grateful and humbled to be recognized by Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal as a 2024 Nonprofit of the Year.
By the Numbers
While cleaning the city is how we continue to build and grow our team; we are also called to take care of our unhoused community in ways that provide comfort, shelter, and food. The data below goes back to Care Closet’s start, is current, and will continue to change weekly.
2,300 Tents
20,000 Meals
3,100 Sleeping Bags
Current Goal: 3 Million Pounds of Trash
Since our beginning in December 2019, we have been tirelessly working towards a single, ambitious goal: to clean up 1 million pounds of trash in Long Beach. As of January 2, 2024, we are proud to announce that we have surpassed this milestone, having removed over 2 million pounds of trash.
We’ve done it! Now, we’re setting our sights even higher with a new goal to reach 3 MILLION. Follow us to stay updated on our progress and join us in making Long Beach a cleaner, better place for everyone.
The hard work pays off for this Care Closet Superhero
Thanks to the sponsorship of Cabe Toyota in Long Beach, Jose was able to get a vehicle for his efforts and love for his volunteerism. Enjoy, Jose!
FAQ's
What types of services does Care Closet LBC provide to the homeless community?
Care Closet LBC provides a range of services to support the homeless community, including daily city cleanups, graffiti removal, medical care, mental health support, and addiction treatment. Our programs aim to help individuals achieve self-reliance, self-sufficiency, and a sense of self-worth. Learn more about our programs on the “Our Programs” page.
What types of services does Care Closet LBC provide to the homeless community?
Donations to Care Closet LBC are used to fund our various programs and services that support the homeless community in Long Beach. This includes purchasing gift cards for daily essentials, medical supplies, equipment for cleanups, and providing resources…
An Introduction to Care Closet LBC
Video Gallery
NBC LA: Troubled House Packed with Trash...
In a recent cleanup effort, we extended a helping hand to a Long Beach resident who had tragically lost her elderly father’s home in a fire. The neighborhood on Junipero had become a hotspot for squatters and piles of trash, which had become a nuisance. Our team dedicated 24 hours to get it done, resulting in a remarkable transformation. We removed 40 truckloads, totaling 16 tons of trash. This significant cleanup not only beautified the neighborhood but also contributed to our goal of reaching 3 million pounds of collected trash in 2024.
