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Welcome to Lebanese in NorCal
From Bey to the Bay ❤️ 🇱🇧
Connecting the Lebanese community in the San Francisco Bay Area
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About us
Who we are
We're a bunch of Lebanese expats living in the Bay Area (Northern California) passionate about our heritage.
NOT POLITICALLY AFFILIATED!
Our mission
To foster a strong and vibrant Lebanese community in Northern California through shared events, resources, and support.
Get involved
Contact us if you want to help, or want to organize an event to connect with the community. Check out our Facebook group and Instagram page
Upcoming events
Here's a list of events across the Bay Area, organized by different organizations in support of our community.
Sunday, November 10th
OneSpirit OneRace, in Santa Monica

www.califorleb.org

OneSpirit OneRace

Let's run for Lebanon

🗓️ Sunday November 10, 9 am
📍 Santa Monica, CA​
OneSpirit OneRace is an event organized by Califorleb in Southern California, held in parallel with the Beirut Marathon. It embodies our mission of building an active bridge between Lebanon and California.
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The Beirut Marathon, established in 2003, is one of the Middle East's most prominent annual sporting events, attracting both professional athletes and amateur runners from around the globe.
Renowned for fostering unity, peace, and solidarity across Lebanon, the Beirut Marathon brings together participants from diverse backgrounds, religions, and political affiliations.
We are excited to invite you to join this year's Fun Walk and Race on November 10 in Santa Monica, California.
Check out some highlights from last year:
Please arrive to the event on time, at 8:45 am. You can park under the Santa Monica Pier and walk north towards Malibu.
The exact coordinates of where we are will be shared on Instagram. You will also receive these details a week before the race via text.
Get your bib number, medal, and tee shirt. Order here
Saturday, November 16th
Lebanese picnic, in Walnut Creek

Partiful

Picnic in the Park

A Lebanese Gathering

🗓️ Saturday November 16, 11 am
Hello everyone! Please Save the Date for a picnic at Arbolado Park in Walnut Creek starting at 11am on November 16th. Feel free to join in whenever you can, we’ll be there throughout the afternoon. There are also playgrounds for kids.
More details to follow

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I feel helpless, what can I do?
Spread awareness, donate, hug your friends/family, speak up and take care of yourself.
Support trusted non-profit organizations providing critical aid and resources to Lebanon. Jump to NGO section ↓​
Advocate for change
Go to protests, speak up, lend a hand. Wear your identity loud and proud. Spread love, not hate.
Spread awareness
Every post you share on social media is bound to reach at least one person. Keep talking about Lebanon, about Arabs, about our culture. Your voice matters!
Take care of yourself
If you're a mess, how can you help others? It's okay to take a break, to take a breath, and to cope in your own way. We each have different coping mechanisms. Be better, so that you can do better.
Be there for your family and friends
Both Lebanese in Lebanon and in the diaspora are struggling and in pain. Some physically and everyone mentally. Check up on your friends and family. Be there for each other. Be kind to each other. It's not the time to divide, we need to unite.
Who should I donate to?
This is a list of NGOs and people on the ground that we recommend. Although vetted by members in our community, it's always good to double-check. Please let us know if you have any other NGOs you recommend, or if you see any red flags with these suggestions.
Organizations
Lebanese RedCross
The main provider of ambulance services in Lebanon and first responders.
Beit El Baraka
A non-profit that ensures dignity to Lebanese families that have been deprived of their basic needs and rights. Apolitical. Secular.
Toters x Beit El Baraka
Toters (groceries delivery) is collaborating with Beit El Baraka.
Watch these Instagram videos to learn how you can:
Grassroots movement
Farah, Sarah & Ghena
A strong group of women who are providing food, water, shelter and medication to those displaced.
Patrick Daoud
An actor/creator who's helping provide food, mattresses and housing for displaced people.
More individuals
Ghina Ghandour & Wasilonline
  • A creator who's partnering with Wasilonline to deliver food, stoves, and other essentials to schools (shelters).
Bob, Sarah, Tarzan, Kreik and Alhashem
  • A group of Lebanese creators partnering to fundraise and provide food and shelter.
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