Forty years ago, Paul Mousel founded St. Francis Center Long Beach to feed the hungry, house the homeless, and clothe the needy. After his passing, the building fell into disrepair, leaving the community without vital support.
Today, we are reviving Paul’s legacy by reopening the St. Francis Center. Our mission includes providing free food, access to basic needs, health services, and a welcoming space for those in need. To achieve this, we’ve launched a million-dollar campaign to refurbish the building, equip it, and ensure operations for the first year.
We need your help. By making a one-time or monthly contribution, you can become part of this renewed effort to combat hunger and provide human services with dignity. We’re also seeking 100 donors to give $100 or more monthly as “Foundational Supporters,” whose names will be honored on a plaque at the center.
Please share this appeal with your friends and family and help us restore this vital resource for Long Beach. Visit sfclb.org and click the red Donate button to contribute. Every gift, large or small, makes a difference. Thank you for supporting this transformative cause.
There will be more communications about progress, volunteers needed, and any other news breaking developments. We look forward to keeping in touch with you through our website and email communications.
On behalf of St. Francis Center of the City of Long Beach, thank you for being a part of our community. We wish you and your family happiness and want you to know that together, we will be able to sustain our operations and open our doors to serve our brothers and sisters in need.
Warmest regards,
Linda Freundlich, Executive Director
linda@sfclb.org | (562) 269-3805