Alliance for Young Women and Girls

Transform a Life. Empower a City.

Your Impact on Women’s Futures in Long Beach | Long Beach Gives 2025

At Alliance for Young Women and Girls, we believe in the power of second chances and the incredible potential within every woman. Our Entry-Level Career Training for Women is more than just a program; it's a lifeline, a stepping stone, and a beacon of hope for women ready to transform their lives and careers. It helps women from marginalized communities in Long Beach reclaim their future through career skills, confidence, and connection.

Why Your Gift Matters:

When you give, you're not just funding a program, you're changing a life. Your donation helps to provide:

• Career Coaching: 1:1 support to build goals and navigate the job market
• Job Placement Services: Direct connections to careers with living wages and upward mobility
• Professional & Leadership Skills Training: Conflict resolution, communication, time management, AI fluency, and more
• Support Services: Transportation, childcare, professional attire, and other essentials

Our Goal is to:

Raise $105,000

Train 30 women in 9 months

Just $3,500 per participant covers the full experience - at no cost to them.

Your gift gives them access to life-changing opportunities and helps them rewrite their story.

Why It Matters for Long Beach:

Your investment doesn’t stop with one woman, it fuels citywide progress with:

• Economic Growth: More women in high-demand jobs boosts Long Beach’s economy
• Workforce Development: Fills gaps with skilled, diverse talent
• Community Stability: Women achieve financial independence, uplifting families and neighborhoods
• Equity: Reduces disparities and opens doors that were once shut

Real Women. Real Stories. Real Impact.

 “This program helped me turn life experience into career success. I’m now a program manager and can finally provide stability for my family.” — Liana

“I never thought I could learn tech skills. Now I know SQL and have options I never imagined.” — Shanelda

“I went from working two jobs to a career in data management — and more time with my kids.” — Claudia

“Even through grief, I finished this program — and started a whole new chapter.” — Michelle