November
Thanksgiving baskets
Volunteers collect donated food, pack baskets with a full holiday meal, and deliver them to Long Beach families who would otherwise go without.
What we do
Winter
Winter Wonderland
A free festival for local families with games, food, and activities for kids. No tickets and no cost to attend.
Warm months
Community barbecues
Free cookouts open to the whole neighborhood. Come eat, meet the people on your block, and find out what's going on in town.
Throughout the year
Open mic nights
An open stage for local musicians, poets, and performers. Anyone can sign up, and anyone can come listen.
Help for families in a hard month
We're launching a partnership with CarePortal, a national network that connects churches with children and families in crisis.
- Step 1A school social worker or caseworker meets a Long Beach family with a specific need, like a bed for a child, groceries, or a past-due utility bill.
- Step 2They post the need to CarePortal, and the request comes to us.
- Step 3Our volunteers meet the need directly.
Who we are
Project Challenge of Long Beach Incorporated is a New York not-for-profit corporation, formed on November 4, 2024.
We work alongside People's Church of Long Beach, which hosts our events at 111 Delaware Avenue and supports our programs. Volunteers run every program. No one on our board is paid.
Board of directors
- Andrew Bertodatti
- Sharon Abramson
- Bethany McCarthy
Get involved
Most of what we do happens because a neighbor shows up. Here's where we need people:
- Packing and delivering Thanksgiving baskets
- Donating food for the baskets
- Setting up and running Winter Wonderland
- Grilling or serving at a barbecue
- Performing at an open mic
- Meeting a CarePortal need
If you know a family who could use help, tell us. We'll keep it private.
Email
andrew@peopleschurchny.com
Mailing address
111 Delaware Ave
Long Beach, NY 11561
Long Beach, NY 11561