Hi everyone! My name is Mitch Ward the CEO of the Bruce's Beach Education Foundation and former mayor of Manhattan Beach California. I’m raising money for a great educational cause that means a lot to me.

Bruce's Beach Education Foundation (Bbef)

Since 2004, The Bruce’s Beach Education Foundation recognizes and supports financially distressed or under-privileged people pursuing higher educational goals that may include information technology, ocean awareness and ocean-focused occupations, or those pursuing actions within the community to achieve equality and those working to diminish homophobia and racism.

Additionally, the Bruce’s Beach Education Foundation educates students, groups and others about the historical injustice perpetrated upon Willa and Charles Bruce two of Manhattan Beach California's earliest Black residents. The Bruces' successful resort and beach was wrongfully seized by Manhattan Beach in 1924 by eminent domain. The Bruce's Beach Education Foundation works to ensure the public is aware of this tragedy, so it is not repeated elsewhere.

Every contribution, big or small, makes a real impact. Even just a few dollars can help move this mission forward and reach those who need it most.

If you can’t donate right now, sharing this fundraiser is also incredibly helpful. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. It means the world to me.