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Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,200 offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide contributions of:
? $500 to Demochicks to support their annual Breaking
Barriers Awards Soiree on August 26, 2023;
? $500 to Latinos in Action to support their annual fundraiser
on August 18, 2023;
? $200 to Success in Challenges Inc. to support the Annual
Ron Palmer Summer Basketball and Academic Camp from
August 1 - 4, 2023; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,200 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
DISCUSSION
DemoChicks is a non-profit organization that empowers young women to become involved in the construction, engineering, or demolition industries. The annual Breaking Barriers Awards will recognize extraordinary women in non-traditional careers and award scholarships for female students majoring in STEM or ACE-related fields. The event will occur on Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 4pm - 8pm at the Hotel Maya in Long Beach.
Latinos in Action California is hosting their annual fundraiser at We the People Public High School on August 18, 2023. All proceeds from the event will fund the expansion of youth programs that nurture the potential of tomorrow’s leaders and benefit our community.
This year’s Ron Palm Summer Basketball and Academic Camp took place from August 1st - 4th, 2023 at Browning High School. The camp focused on improving math and entrepreneurial skills along with basketball skills. Daily lunch and snacks along with camp T-shirts were provided.
This item has been reviewed by Budget Analyst Joe R. Guerrero on August 7, 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT
This recommendation requests the City Manager to provide funds to Demochicks to support their annual Breaking Barriers Awards Soiree, Latinos in Action to support their a...
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