KLBP 99.1, Long Beach Public Radio

A nonprofit organization

$656 raised by 12 donors

7% complete

$10,000 Goal


KLBP supports the First Amendment by providing a free speech platform that gives voice to your neighbors, friends, and family. We provide access to radio for local musicians,  artists, storytellers and journalists as a priority. We provide education and training for those residents living within our diverse neighborhoods who desire to learn or improve broadcasting and podcasting skills. Our radio education workshops are free and open to the public.

With Your Donations...

We purchase equipment that is needed and being requested by volunteers and interns

We replace outdated equipment with up-to-date industry standard equipment and software

We provide our interns with training from broadcast professionals and educators

We will add a standalone mobile app to expand our listening audience to a wider audience on mobile devices and in cars.

Testimonials

"I loved being an intern for KLBP. I learned so much about talking to people, gaining connections, and just the nitty gritty of radio in general. My favorite part was going to events because they were so fun and seeing how much KLBP really impacts the community."  - Jensen P., Intern

"Being an intern with KLBP: Long Beach Pubic Radio has been a blessing, and brought me so much knowledge about what it takes to run a radio station. Every assignment and outreach is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the community, and i'm grateful to have been a part of the KLBP FM 99.1 team!"  - Alize O. CSULB Class of 2024. 

Mission

We provide any member of the community with equipment and facilities to produce content for the airwaves and internet.

We train new journalists, broadcasters, and podcasters and provide community workshops for training and education.

We give access to local musicians and artists to be heard on the radio in their hometown.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

KLBP 99.1, Long Beach Public Radio

other names

Long Beach Public Media

Operating Budget

Small ($0 - $99,999)

Mission Category

Education, Civic & Community Engagement

City Council District

District 2

Address

201 Pine Ave. Located Beneath Shannon's On Pine
Long Beach, CA 90802

Service areas

Long Beach, CA, US

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, US

Palos Verdes Estates, CA, US, 90274

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