For over 50 years, DAYS Long Beach has supported low-income, under-served families in Long Beach, California. DAYS Long Beach supports achievement by providing children and families with opportunities to develop skills, apply concepts they have learned, and build positive relationships. Through free educational programming and youth development activities, we are a mainstay in the community.

Incorporated in 1999 under our legal name, The Edwin and Dorothy Baker Foundation, DAYS Long Beach is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax exempt identification number 33-0851176.

Our Mission

At DAYS Long Beach, we create and strengthen relationships with greater Long Beach area children, youth, young adults, and their parents through programs that support physical and mental well-being, academic success, personal empowerment, and leadership development.

DAYS Long Beach provides a safe place to broaden horizons, awaken the imagination and strengthen a sense of community responsibility.

Our Programs

Our programs focus on youth education and support, leadership and academic success, and community engagement. Through a holistic approach to helping youth and families of Long Beach, DAYS Long Beach provides critical support to members of our community to help build future success. Select a program below for more information and read our 2024 Annual Report to find out more about what we do.

Education and Development	Leadership and Academic Success	Community Engagement