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Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $400 offset by Six Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to California Families in Focus for the 18th Annual Spirit of Christmas Brunch; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $400 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
DISCUSSION
Councilwoman Suely Saro would like to provide a contribution to California Families in Focus for their 18th Annual Spirit of Christmas Brunch, which will benefit women and children living in domestic violence shelters. This year’s Spirit of Christmas Brunch will take place Saturday, December 18th, 2021 at an undisclosed shelter from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm and will include a catered brunch, entertainment and music for guests to enjoy and have fun. California Families in Focus has been working with and supporting the shelter that will be bringing their clients to this event throughout the year by providing food, clothing, empowerment speakers, workshops and dress for success events.
California Families in Focus (CFF) is a local nonprofit organization that has been providing services in the city of Long Beach for over 25 years. Their mission is to develop and provide innovative events and social service program for youth and their families to achieve empowerment and purpose.
This item was reviewed by Grace H. Yoon on November 30, 2021.
STATEMENT OF URGENCY
This urgent item is being submitted through supplemental agenda to allow for timely funds processing.
FISCAL IMPACT
The recommendation requests the City Manager Department to provide a donation to California Families in Focus for the 18th Annual Spirit of Christmas Bruch. The total appropriation increase of $400 in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department will be offset by a decrease of appropriation of ...
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