Peer Education Community Center (PECC) is a working 501(c)3 community-based nonprofit, dedicated to uplifting our Long Beach neighbors. We are focused on providing life-skills through peer-to-peer education & support groups, resources in systemic navigation, industry & community connections, and a goal to create a space for alternative wellness. PECC also prioritizes harm reduction education. As part of our mission toward collective grassroots organizing, we advocate for community-led programs, social justice, and systemic & social change.
Upcoming Events
Sat, Mar 22Cooper Arms Historical BuildingPaw Paths: Succulent Sanctuary – Grief Through Mini-Gardens is hands-on workshop led by artists and end of life doulas, designed to help pet guardians process loss and honor their beloved companions through the art of succulent gardening. In a gentle and supportive space, participants create persona
Sat, Mar 08Willow Springs ParkPlants in the Park Pop-Up is a guided nature walk led by Helene, a local curandera and yerbera, on Saturday, March 8, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM at Willow Springs Park. This event offers a chance to explore the wisdom of local plants, learn about their traditional healing uses, and deepen your connecti
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We are Long Beach Peer Education Community Center
Peer Education Community Center (PECC) began with a conversation between like-minded friends discussing resource and navigation gaps in Long Beach communities. Inside this conversation was the million-dollar question: how can ordinary people lead the charge toward community-centered systemic change? Driven by our founders, who come from diverse backgrounds in service, public health, leadership, development, and human resources, the origins of PECC came together.
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