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PROJECT REBOUND
For those incarcerated, jail time and life behind bars can seem like the only foreseeable future- especially when the convict is a minor. But this stigma that they face is getting
tackled head on by programs like Project Rebound, which aims to reintegrate formerly incarcerated individuals back into society by providing them with higher level education. Found at California State University in Long Beach, CA, this non-profit program has made incredible improvements in both re-incarceration rates and student retention rates. The program, Project Rebound, has resulted in 0% of returning students going back to prison, and 93% of students remaining committed to their coursework. As a result, Project Rebound, in conjunction with CSU, has created more opportunities and futures for those who previously lacked a chance to attain them.
A BLOOMING
BUSINESS
Nestled in the suburbs, a new form of farming that has been catching fire nationwide has made it to Long Beach, CA. The type of farming- urban: a style of farming in which the plants are grown
with sustainability and authenticity at the forefront of all that is done at the farm. Urban Sustainable Lifestyle is doing just that, but the road to get to a large scale urban farm is not an easy one to take- and Urban Lifestyle has had its fair share of hardships. The first of many that they have dealt with is the City of Long Beach, as they face laws that seriously restrict neighborhood farmers and their growth processes. Another more prevalent issue that the farm has faced is that of the California rains, as the influx in rainfall has created muddy disasters and destroyed plants. For now, farms like Urban Sustainable Lifestyle will just have to try to thrive against the grain of the regulations and environmental issues that plague them, and continue to work to bloom their businesses into the farms and neighborhood markets of tomorrow.
Against the Grain with Denise Lund
Since 1985, Schooner or Later has been serving the Long Beach community delicious food, with beautiful marina views. For decades, customers have traveled from all over the country
to enjoy this one of a kind restaurant experience. But when the COVID pandemic struck the nation in 2020, Long Beach native Denise Lund got creative with her small business. And when more than 15,000 small businesses closed their doors, Denise decided to turn her Schooner or Later from restaurant to local marketplace. As indoor dining wasn't a viable option for many Long Beach residents, Schooner or Later offered patrons the opportunity to walk inside and shop among the various pre-made meals lining the shelves. This allowed Denise to keep her small business afloat during a time when many failed. Denise claims that her ability to go against the grain during the COVID pandemic is the key to her recent success.
