Letter from the Executive Director

​​​Nancy Valencia
Executive Director 

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​Hello everyone!

DAYS Long Beach is excited about all the great things happening for our organization and the community.  From our wonderful Summer Camp and empowering youth activities to our Summer in the City fundraiser, we have so much to celebrate and still so much more we can do. 

None of this would have been possible without each and every one of our supporters – our volunteers, motivators, donors, advisors, and advocates.

As we look ahead, we are excited to launch our new name, branding and website.   We are thrilled to continue our partnerships with amazing organizations and we can’t thank our volunteers enough for helping us achieve our goals.   

I am humbled to lead such a wonderful organization that provides so much for our community. DAYS Long Beach has been a safe and nurturing place for children to learn and grow, and for families to come turn to when in need.    We truly feel that DAYS Long Beach is a place where community is family, and we look forward to growing our family to expand our programs and become a greater resource.   We are excited to take this new energy and build upon it to launch an exciting future.

​If you would like to learn more about DAYS Long Beach, such as the programs provide, the work we do for our community, or how you can get involved, please do not hesitate to contact us! We would love for you to be involved in any way possible. We appreciate the difference that every one of you makes in our Long Beach community.

Sincerely,

Nancy Valencia
Executive Director, DAYS Long Beach

Recognition from DAYS Long Beach Participants

At our 2015 Summer in the City event the young adults that participate in DAYS Long Beach presented our Executive Director, Nancy Valencia with an award.   The text of the award is below.   We are humbled, honored and overjoyed as an organization that we have someone like Nancy as our leader.  Thank you Nancy for all the hard work, dedication and the love you shine within the community.

In Recognition of
Your kindness, encouragement and generosity that has reached the lives of many.
For the constant reminders to make Good Choices, that has inspired us to be the people we are today.
For believing that we are Great and can go do equally great things.
For the countless opportunities you give us to shine and GROW.
For your beautiful spirit, warm hear and positive soul.
For keeping the true vision and spirit of the program alive.
For caring about our needs, especially when we forget to.
For the hands-on support and guidance throughout the many years.
For endless memories of wonderful summers.

​For the invitation to become the best people we could possibly be.
For cultivating the friendships we hold dearest.
For the never ending supply of love.
You helped us find our voices and built a solid foundation for us to stand on.  

For this you are our GUARDIAN ANGEL and WE LOVE YOU.