See details below about the amazing amount of things that CAT has accomplished this past year. And, please consider a secure, online tax-deductible contribution to CAT as part of your end-of-year holiday giving. -Justin!
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THE MAIN PURPOSE of the Community Action Team (CAT) is to promote social well-being among the general public. CAT is a 501c3 is governed by a board of directors. Contributions are tax deductible and are used to help produce quality events within our community that benefit children, animals, and the environment. Some monies also go towards event permits, insurance, Web hosting, refreshments, prizes, printing, advertising, salary and office administrative costs.
THE GOAL OF CAT is to implement programs, events, education, support and advocacy that will focus on such relevant issues as youth, education, the environment, our beaches, health/fitness, and animal welfare. CAT's mission is to embrace humanity with care and compassion, while encouraging those around us to explore, dream and discover the tenets of civility, kindness and understanding of all people.
Some notable C.A.T. accomplishments in the past 12 months:
· More than 2,000 volunteers worked to rid tons of debris at the monthly 30-Minute Beach Cleanups. VIDEO
· Hosted the 2nd annual Father/Daughter Valentine's Dance with a portion of proceeds benefiting a local elementary school's PTA. VIDEO
· More than 300 English bulldogs from three states and Canada came to Belmont Shore to compete in the Bulldog Beauty Contest - the world's largest bulldog event. VIDEO
· Collected and distributed approx. 1,300 essentials-filled Easter Baskets to underserved youth in the Long Beach area through Operation Easter Basket.
· Hosted the annual Haute Dog Poetry Contest at the dog beach in Long Beach. VIDEO
· Hosted hundreds of dolled-up dogs at the Haute Dog Easter Parade and Pet Adoption Fair. Thousands of spectators lined the sidewalks of 2nd St. to gawk. VIDEO
· Hosted approx. 800 kid and adult volunteers searched for 2,700 prize-filled eggs at the On-the-beach Easter Egg Hunt following the pre-Easter 30-Minute Beach Cleanup. VIDEO
· More than 40 elementary students from SoCal schools participated in the $1,000 Southern Calif. Spelling Bee Championship. VIDEO
· Hosted the 4th annual Belmont Shore Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest where more than 70 artists, high school and older, participated in the free, seven-hour, "seven-city blocks" contest. VIDEO
· Hosted a Mother's Day oral essay contest for SoCal elementary school students. VIDEO
· 200+ kids decorated their bikes and rode in the Great American July 4 Kids' Bike Parade. VIDEO
· Continued promotion of L.A. County's first and only off-leash dog beach in Belmont Shore - the Dog Beach Zone. VIDEO
· More than 30 adults took part in our National Adult Spelling Bee Championship. VIDEO
· Hundreds ran and walked in our annual 5K/10K Grunion Run on the Long Beach beach bike path.
· 600+ dogs got dressed up for the Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade & Pet Adoption Fair - the world's largest Halloween pet event! VIDEO
· More than 150 children entered the $100 Halloween costume contest. VIDEO
· Collected and distributed hundreds of clothing items to deserving families and individuals in the SoCal area.
· Held three pet adoption fairs at Livingston Park.
· Hosted 266 overweight contestants in the Long Beach Losers contest where approx. 3,000 lbs. was lost and $15,000 in cash was awarded! VIDEO
· Honored Rosie the Bulldog's 10th birthday with free dinner party and got $3,000 as result from the more than 150 guests. VIDEO
· More than 300 animals attended our annual Interfaith Blessing of the Animals to celebrate the bonds and inner connections between humans and their pets. VIDEO
· Helped to put on the 2K/5K Strut for Pups that helped to raise a few thousand dollars and tons of awareness for Operation Santa Paws - our program that seeks to help shelter pets. VIDEO
· Justin made presentations about C.A.T. at several local schools, hospitals, businesses and service clubs.
· Participated in volunteer fairs at local colleges.
· Hosted the annual Thanksgiving Day "Long Beach Turkey Trot 5K/10K" with approx. 3,800 runners and walkers on the beach bike path. VIDEO
· Distributed holiday toys and treats to 4,000 abandoned/abused animals in more than 40 Southland shelters/rescues & facilitated collection drives at dozens of locations all around the U.S. for our annual campaign for Operation Santa Paws. VIDEO
· Provided thousands of dollars in holiday gift cards from grocery and department stores to dozens of women in local domestic abuse shelters.
· A contingent of Haute Dogs volunteers walked with grand marshal Justin Rudd in the Belmont Shore Christmas Parade and distributed thousands of Haute Dog business cards and hard candy to spectators. VIDEO
· Made Christmas extra-special for dozens of Long Beach-area kids who are underserved and/or dealing with cancer by providing holiday gifts through our annual Bears, Bikes, Beds and Blankets drive.
Costumed Kids to Compete for Halloween Cash
CASH will be awarded during the 6h annual Southern California Kids' Costume Contest on Sun., Oct. 28, 2007, 4:30 p.m., at Livingston Park in Long Beach. The contest sponsored by Justin Rudd and the Community Action Team, is for kids 12 and younger and is $2 per entrant. More than 200 costumed kids are expected to be judged on creativity, originality, and first impression. Additionally, kids are invited to walk at the end of the Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade that starts at 2:30 p.m. at Livingston Park that same day. CLICK HERE for more details and pics from the contest.
Costumed Dogs in Howl'oween Parade
Poodles, pugs and other pups pound pavement
600+ DOGS IN THEIR best Howl'oween outfits are expected to return to Belmont Shore for the 8th annual Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade on Halloween Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. More than 600 dogs in all shapes and sizes helped to raise funds for the local animals organizations, as well as the 501c3 nonprofit Community Action Team (CAT) which benefits local youth, environmental, health and animal welfare projects. CLICK HERE to read more and see some great pics.
THANKSGIVING DAY
Hot to (Turkey) Trot in Long Beach
THE THANKSGIVING DAY 5K/10K Turkey Trot Run & Walk takes place at 8:30 a.m.(10K) and 9:30 a.m. (5K), on Thanksgiving morning at the Belmont Olympic Pool in Belmont Shore. More than 3,800 runners and walkers are expected to help raise $100,000+ to help further the work of the 501c3 nonprofit Community Action Team (CAT). DETAILS
VALENTINE'S
Father/Daughter Dance
The "Father/Daughter Valentine's Dance" will take place in Feb. 2008, at Bay Shore Church in Belmont Shore. The event is hosted by the nonprofit 501c3 Community Action Team (CAT). Approx. 100 dads, daughters of all ages, and CAT volunteers are expected again this year to dance the night away to the Hokey Pokey, Macarena, The Twist and other party classics that will be appropriately selected by Long Beach resident DJ DanaT (who will volunteer her time and talent for this effort). Last year, more than $820 was collected at the door for this annual event held in the community hall at Bay Shore Church on The Toledo in Belmont Shore. DETAILS
KEEPING LONG BEACH BEAUTIFUL
Monthly Beach Cleanups
Volunteer this month?
30-Minute Beach Cleanups
1 S. Granada Ave., Long Beach, 90803
every 3rd Sat./month @ 10 a.m. |
THE "30-MINUTE BEACH CLEANUPS" MEET on the 3rd Sat. of each month at 10 a.m. at 1 S. Granada Ave. (@ Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, 90803) in Belmont Shore, to help rid the beach of trash and debris. Free parking, gloves, bags, refreshments, door prizes and good times. MORE
Bears, Bikes, Beds & Blankets
Justin Rudd and his nonprofit 501c3 Community Action Team (CAT) are collecting new (and gently used) teddy bears and other stuffed animals; new twin sheet sets; new twin size bed pillows; new bath towel sets; and new kids pajamas for needy Long Beach area youth during this holiday season. In addition, CAT will be donating fold-up, roll-away beds, bassinets and bikes, from a portion of the proceeds raised at the Long Beach Turkey Trot 5K/10K. In conjunction with the public health nurses of the Long Beach Health Dept., CAT is seeking to get many area kids off their floor each night and in to a warm, cozy bed. To make a tax-deductible financial contribution or to donate goods for this project, contact JustinRudd@yahoo.com
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RED, WHITE & YOUTH
The Great American 4th of July Bike Parade
FANCY FOURTH OF JULY harbor cruises, spectacular theme park fireworks shows and lavish community parades have nothing on this simple annual event in Long Beach. The city's Fourth of July Bike Parade & Contest has got to make everyone smile and cheer with its old-fashioned appeal as hundreds of local kids decorate their two-wheelers and ride the sunny beach boardwalk. Red, white and blue streamers, crepe paper, balloons and American flags are on display and $10 is awarded to the top ten young future designers for originality, creativity, spectator appeal, and display of red, white and blue. Parade starts at 10 a.m. on the beach bike path at the end of Granada Ave. in Belmont Shore. CLICK HERE for parade info. --Sheryll Alexander, AOL/Digital City
WINNER TO TAKE HOME $1,000 CASH
Spellers Sought for Elementary School Bee
ARE YOU READY to try your skill? Are you a courageous young competitor ready to wrestle with some difficult words? Are you ready for the last word? If you are the best speller at your school and you are in fifth grade (or a lower level) you may be able to enter the championship that is scheduled to take place in Long Beach on Sun., March TBA, 2008. www.SpellingBees.com
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