For 63 years, Pools of Hope has been more than an organization; we have been a lifeline, a community, and a source of unwavering hope for those who need it most. This June, we invite you to celebrate with us.

The Pools of Hope Annual Awards Brunch is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and honor the extraordinary individuals and organizations who plant seeds of hope in our community every single day.

This year's theme, Planting Seeds of Hope, reminds us that every act of kindness, every dollar donated, and every volunteer hour contributes to something that grows far beyond what we can see.

Join Us

📅 Friday, June 20th

🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📍Houghton Park Community Center

6301 Myrtle Ave., Long Beach, CA 90805

This Year's Honorees

We are proud to recognize the following champions of hope:

🌱 LA84 — Evelyn DuPont Lifetime Achievement Award

🌱 Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie — Champion Award

🌱 Archstone — Legacy Award

🌱 Latter-day Saints — Life Saver Award

🌱 Matt Jedrzejek — Community Service Award

🌱 Long Beach Community College — Life Vest Award

🌱 Shamara Banks — Cornerstone Award

🌱 Alecia Ojinaga— Extraordinary Service Award

Tickets

🎟 Early Bird — $75 per person (available through May 30th)

🎟 General Admission — $100 per person (after June 1st)

Your ticket directly supports the programs and families served by Pools of Hope.

Sponsorship Opportunities

🏆Lifesaver $10,000

Your company will receive:

Logo on banner over Pools of Hope facility
Stage signage with logo and/or organization name
Logo and organization name displayed at the event and printed in all event materials
The company logo is displayed on our website and in the newsletter, which is e-mailed to 5,000 people.

🛟Life Rescue $5,000

Your company will receive:

Stage signage with logo and/or organization name
Logo and organization name displayed at the event and printed in all event materials
The company logo is displayed on our website and in the newsletter, which is blasted to 5000 people.

Life Preserver $1,000

💙Your company will receive:

Logo and organization name displayed at the event and printed in all event materials
The company logo is displayed on our website and in the newsletter, which is emailed to 5,000 people.

Can't Attend? You Can Still Make an Impact.

A donation of any size helps us continue planting seeds of hope in our community. Every contribution, whether $10 or $1,000, helps us show up for the families who need us most.

Pools of Hope is a nonprofit organization. Your donation may be tax-deductible.

Thank You

Whether you join us at the table or support us from afar, you are part of 63 years of hope. We are grateful to you.

With gratitude,

-Pools of Hope

Pools of Hope Annual Awards Brunch Fundraiser

Planting Seeds of Hope for Over 63 Years