Thursday, January 23, 2025
Long Beach School District collected gently worn clothes as part of a recent two-day Beach Boutique event that took place in the gymnasium of Long Beach Middle School.
The event hosted close to 100 families where students could “swap” clothes and thrift local at the event. A new twist to this year’s event was a hot chocolate, coffee, and tea shop in exchange for donations to benefit a senior scholarship. Students, staff and community members volunteered to sort and arrange the clothing as well as assist attendees as “personal shoppers.”
The Beach Boutique concept was created by a subcommittee of the districtwide Equity Committee to assist Long Beach students and family members in need of clothing. The swap invited the school community to give what they could and take what they need.
All remaining student clothing items were sorted for donation to the high school closet as well as set for distribution to school families through district social workers. Adult clothing items have been donated to the MLK Center in Long Beach.
The next Beach Boutique event will take place in early April 2025.
