Balfour Beatty Demonstrates Commitment to Education By Giving Back
It’s incredible what can happen when individuals and organizations unite under a common purpose, as the team from Balfour Beatty has demonstrated this time and again in their support and sponsorship of Sharefest projects. Driven by their desire to make an impact in local communities,…
Organizations and Youth Join to Refurbish Wilmington Middle School Steam Magnet
A library renovation. New, colorful, inspiring murals. Improved outdoor seating. These are just a few of the projects that took place during the 2017 Workday at Wilmington Middle School STEAM Magnet thanks to Sharefest sponsor Phillips 66 and an incredible group of volunteers. A longtime…
Improving Communities and Fostering Relationships: Workday 2017
In the early morning hours of May 6, individuals of all ages and backgrounds began arriving at sites in cities across the South Bay and L.A. Harbor areas, ready to don gloves, grab shovels and paintbrushes, and get their hands dirty as part of Sharefest’s…
Community Hero Surprised with Home Makeover
Wilmington resident Salvador Lara sat stunned on August 25 as he was surprised with the announcement that he and his wife would receive a complete home makeover, at no cost to them. He arrived earlier that morning to Sharefest’s office excited to hear a presentation…
Emerging Student Leaders. Confident Youth. Inspired Communities.
These are just a few of the highlights of this year’s Summer Youth Development Academy, which wrapped up on August 5 as we said farewell to an amazing group of middle and high school students. Throughout the four weeks of Summer YDA, which took place…
Community Unites to Give Back During 13th Sharefest Workday
A public park restroom damaged by graffiti is repainted with a beautiful, landscape mural. A school for special needs children gains a sensory garden. A Boys and Girls Club finds inspiration in a new, cozy reading nook. These are just a few of the more…
Balfour Beatty Golf Classic Raises $110,250 for Sharefest Programs
Workday title sponsor and Sharefest longtime partner, Balfour Beatty Construction, has stepped up once again to help support this year’s projects. The 4th Annual Balfour Beatty/Sharefest Golf Classic took place in Long Beach on Friday, April 15, when 160 generous donors and sponsors turned out…
Wedgewood Service Day Transforms Wilmington Park Elementary
In March, while students were away at spring break, preparation work began at Wilmington Park Elementary School for a special Day of Service sponsored by Wedgewood Inc., an integrated network of real estate and residential rehabilitation companies located in Redondo Beach. Following prep work, the…
A Memorable Night at the 2015 Sharefest Gala
Nearly 400 guests and supporters joined us November 7 for the 12th annual Sharefest Voices of Hope Gala at the Torrance Marriott to celebrate a successful year of transformed communities and empowered lives. It was a memorable evening complete with entertaining emcees, talented youth musicians,…
Voices of Hope
During this year’s Summer Youth Development Academy, 27 students from local Los Angeles high schools spent four weeks dissecting what it means to be a leader and discovering how they can become positive, influential leaders in their communities. They learned from special guest speakers in…