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ISC POLB POLA Welcoming all seafarers calling at the Los Angeles & Long Beach ports we provide . Welcome ashore!

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Spring Fling 2026 happened — and you made it something we won't forget.On April 9, Lions Automobilia filled up with peop...
04/30/2026

Spring Fling 2026 happened — and you made it something we won't forget.

On April 9, Lions Automobilia filled up with people who believe that the invisible heroes who move the world's goods deserve to be seen, celebrated, and supported.

We raised over $46,000 (3x more than in 2025!). And we connected with more than 200 donors and had 150+ supporters in attendance. We told seafarers' stories in a room full of people who were ready to listen.

Thank you to every sponsor, guest, board member, and volunteer who showed up. You are the reason the ISC is still standing — and growing.

The port doesn't stop. Neither do we. 🌊

First impressions from one of our most successful Spring Fling fundraisers last night through the lens of our most wonde...
04/10/2026

First impressions from one of our most successful Spring Fling fundraisers last night through the lens of our most wonderful (and sole!) volunteer, Ana Erica Martin Jimenez of Tetrapak, who eased registration for our 150+ guests as a part of a magnificent trio of ISC Awellcomers, with our part-time driver lovely Tyrone Sosa and incredible Sharon of Lions Automobilia! Thank you, Ana! ! It is because of people like you and our many, many partners, supporters and sponsors that seafarers at the largest port complex in America are seen and cared for with ISC’s free services! Thank you very much!

In Ana’s beautiful words:

“Leaders in the joined The International Seafarers Center
Ports of Long Beach & Los Angeles to support the Center’s mission!
To ensure the comfort, safety, and overall well-being of every seafarer, reflecting the high standards and excellence of the San Pedro Bay port complex.

Sponsors
Port of Long Beach
EVERGREEN LINE
Lions Automobilia Foundation & Museum
The Pacific Companies
Long Beach Container Terminal (LBCT LLC)
SSA Marine
Matson, Inc.
Yusen Terminals LLC
Fenix Marine Services
EVERPORT TERMINAL SERVICES
The Los Angeles Korean American Chamber of Commerce (KACCLA)
Mitsubishi Corporation
Foreign Trade Association
Watson Land Company
LA Pilot Service
Jacobsen Pilot Service
Ports America
ILWU Local 13
iFoodimports.com
U.S. FDA Consulting Service
Sal & Beth DiCostanzo
The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea
Supporters:
Lutheran Maritime Ministry
Marine Exchange of Southern California
FCL Logistics
Price Transfer
Mattel, Inc.
Western Overseas Corporation

Coastal Notary & Apostille
Apollo Printing & Graphics
JMC²
Random Lengths News
Councilmember Tim McOsker
The One·Five
Susan & Annette RE
Bob Fanselow
John Taeleifi
Chim Mandalia
Capt. John Dwyer
Aileen Colon
Capt. Richard McKenna
Guy Fox, MBA LCB
Norman W. Harris, III

Invisible Heroes. Visible Support!
Seafarers Move the World — Together We Move Theirs!


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PortOfLosAngeles
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SeafarersMoveOurWorld
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04/08/2026

Tomorrow night at Lions Automobilia — and we are ready. 🚗🎶

A few things before you arrive:
📅 Thursday, April 9 · 5:30–8PM
📍 2790 E. Del Amo Blvd. · Rancho Dominguez
👉 Please RSVP if you haven't: [link]

We are $8,000 short of our $50,000 goal. If you can't join us in person, a non-attending sponsorship or contribution means the world — and still puts your name alongside the extraordinary community that showed up for ISC's seafarers this year.
📧 [email protected] · All contributions tax deductible · FID 33-0162030

With enormous gratitude to our Spring Fling 2026 incredible sponsors:
🏎️ Bugatti: Port of Long Beach · Evergreen
🚗 Bentley: Lions Automobilia Foundation Museum
🚙 Cadillac: The Pacific Companies
🚕 Willys: Long Beach Container Terminal · Yusen Terminals · Matson · Fenix Marine Services · EverPort Terminal Services · SSA Marine · KACCLA · Pacific Harbor Line
🏁 Bel Air: Mitsubishi Cement Corporation · Ports America · LA Pilot Service · Jacobsen Pilot Service · Watson Land Company · Foreign Trade Association · Evergreen · ILWU Local 13 · iFoodimports.com · LACBFFA · Sal & Beth DiCostanzo
⭐ Supporters: Lutheran Maritime Ministry · Marine Exchange of Southern California · Matson · Mitsubishi Cement · FCL Logistics · Price Transfer · Mattel · Western Overseas Corporation · LACBFFA · Coastal Notary & Apostille · Apollo Printing & Graphics · JMC² · Random Lengths News · Susan & Annette Real Estate Group · Councilmember Tim McOsker / The One·Five
🙏 Individual Supporters: Tami Lorenzen Fanselow · Pat Pettit · John Taelifi · Chim Mandalia · Capt. John Dwyer · Aileen Colon · Capt. Richard McKenna

See you tomorrow. ⚓

04/02/2026

Six days away and the room is filling up — but we still have sponsorships and tickets available for Spring Fling 2026.
📅 April 9 · 5:30–8PM · Lions Automobilia · 2790 E. Del Amo Blvd. · Rancho Dominguez
🎶 Vintage cars · Live music · Burgers, dogs, beer & wine · Legendary raffle
Tickets $100. All tax deductible · FID 33-0162030
📧 [email protected] · 👉 RSVP: [link]

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has made Spring Fling 2026 possible:
🏎️ Bugatti: Port of Long Beach · Evergreen
🚗 Bentley: Lions Automobilia Foundation Museum
🚙 Cadillac: The Pacific Companies (Ocean Alliance Logistics · PCMC · Pacific Terminal Services Company)
🚕 Willys: Long Beach Container Terminal · Yusen Terminals · Matson · Fenix Marine Services · EverPort Terminal Services · SSA Marine · KACCLA
🏁 Bel Air: Mitsubishi Cement Corporation · Ports America · LA Pilot Service · Jacobsen Pilot Service/Long Beach Pilots · Watson Land Company · Foreign Trade Association · Evergreen · ILWU Local 13 · iFoodImports.com · Sal and Beth DiCostanzo
⭐ Supporters: Lutheran Maritime Ministry · Marine Exchange of Southern California · Matson · Mitsubishi Cement Corporation · FCL Logistics · Price Transfer · Mattel · Western Overseas Corporation · LACBFFA · Coastal Notary & Apostille · Apollo Printing & Graphics · JMC² Civil + Structural Engineering · Random Lengths News · Susan & Annette Real Estate Group · Councilmember Tim McOsker / The One·Five
🙏 Individual Supporters: Tami Lorenzen Fanselow · Pat Pettit · John Taelifi · Chim Mandalia · Capt. John Dwyer · Aileen Colon · Capt. Richard McKenna

You are why this works. See you April 9. ⚓

03/26/2026

Here's something most people don't know.

90% of everything in your home arrived on a cargo ship. Behind every one of those ships is a crew that's been away from their families for many months at a stretch — and when they dock at the Ports of LA or Long Beach, most have just hours ashore in a city they've never visited, without a working phone or a way to get around.

The International Seafarers Center has been meeting them at the dock for over 50 years. Transportation, SIM cards, wifi, emergency support, a meal, a welcome. Free to every seafarer who needs it — which is exactly why we fundraise.

Spring Fling 2026 is one of two events that make all of it possible. And it happens to be a fantastic night out.

We're at Lions Automobilia — a jaw-dropping space filled with vintage and classic cars — for a casual evening of burgers, hot dogs, beer and wine, live music, and a raffle that people come back for every year. Sports tickets, great finds, and Mattel toys courtesy of a company that has shown up for our seafarers at both ISC events every single year. There's something for everyone.

We're still working toward our $50,000 goal. Two Bentley and two Cadillac sponsorships remain. Individual tickets are $100.

📅 Thursday, April 9 · 5:30–8PM
📍 Lions Automobilia · 2790 E. Del Amo Blvd. · Rancho Dominguez
📧 [email protected] · Tax deductible · FID 33-0162030

Deepest thanks to: Port of Long Beach · Evergreen · Lions Automobilia Foundation Museum · Long Beach Container Terminal · Yusen Terminals · Matson · SSA Marine · Fenix Marine Services · EverPort Terminal Services · Mitsubishi Cement Corporation · Ports America · LA Pilot Service · Jacobsen Pilot Service · Watson Land Company · Foreign Trade Association · Sal DiCostanzo · Lutheran Maritime Ministry · Marine Exchange of Southern California · FCL Logistics · Price Transfer · Mattel · Western Overseas Corporation · LACBFFA · Coastal Notary & Apostille · Apollo Printing & Graphics · JMC² · Random Lengths News · Councilmember Tim McOsker / The One·Five ⚓🙏

Look at that van. 🚐Invisible Heroes. Visible Support. — it's on the side for a reason. Because that's exactly what we do...
03/19/2026

Look at that van. 🚐

Invisible Heroes. Visible Support. — it's on the side for a reason.

Because that's exactly what we do, every day, at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

The Port of LA and Port of Long Beach funded the wrap. The ITF put the vehicle on the road. The Seafarers' Trust backs the mission. And our team drives it to every ship — so that a crew member who's been at sea for 90, 120, sometimes 150 days can get a ride, a SIM card, a hot meal, or just a human being who looks them in the eye and says: we've got you.

That's ISC. And Spring Fling — three weeks away — is how we fund it.

We're under half our $50,000 goal. We just added live music to the lineup. And we still have sponsorship tiers available, including the Cadillac at $3,000.

📅 April 9 · 5:30–8PM · Lions Automobilia · Rancho Dominguez
Individual tickets $100. All purchases tax deductible. Email [email protected] to join us.

Enormous thanks to everyone already on board: ort of Long Beach · Evergreen · Lions Automobilia · LBCT · SSA Marine · Matson · Fenix Marine Services · Yusen Terminal · Mitsubishi Cement · Watson Land · LA Pilot Service · Lutheran Maritime Ministry · Marine Exchange SoCal · FCL Logistics · Price Transfer · Western Overseas · Coastal Notary & Apostille · LACBFFA · Apollo Graphics 🙏 — you are the visible support. 🙏

Link in bio/events ·

03/12/2026

🌿 Spring Fling 2026 is one month away — and we're on a mission.

Our goal: $50,000 to support the services we provide to 6,400+ seafarers each year at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
These are the people behind the global supply chain — spending months at sea, far from their families. When they dock, ISC is there: van transportation, SIM cards and wifi so they can call home, crisis support, and a space where they feel like human beings and not just crew.

📅 Thursday, April 9 · 5:30–8PM
📍 Lions Automobilia · 2790 E. Del Amo Blvd. · Rancho Dominguez, CA
Food · Drinks · Raffle · 50/50 · Classic Cars

Sponsorship tiers from $1,000 (Bel Air) to $7,500 (Bugatti). Individual tickets $100. Program ads available. Every purchase is tax deductible (FID 33-0162030).

To sponsor or RSVP: email [email protected], Zelle to the same address, or send a check to ISC LA/LB · 120 S. Pico Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802.

We are so grateful for our sponsors: Port of Long Beach · Evergreen · Lions Automobilia Foundation Museum · Long Beach Container Terminal · SSA Marine · Mitsubishi Cement Corporation · Watson Land Company · Marine Exchange of Southern California · FCL Logistics · Price Transfer

Every ticket and every sponsorship is a direct investment in the people who keep the world's goods moving. Thank you for being part of it. 🙏⚓

🎉 You're invited to ISC's Spring Fling 2026!📅 Thursday, April 9 | 5:30–8PM📍 Lions Automobilia, 2790 E. Del Amo Blvd., Ra...
02/27/2026

🎉 You're invited to ISC's Spring Fling 2026!
📅 Thursday, April 9 | 5:30–8PM
📍 Lions Automobilia, 2790 E. Del Amo Blvd., Rancho Dominguez, CA

An unforgettable night of food, drinks, raffle & 50/50 — all in support of the hardworking seafarers at our ports.

🏆 Sponsorship tiers from $1,000 (Bel Air) to $7,500 (Bugatti) — all include social, web & program promotion. Program ads available too!
🎟️ Individual tickets: $100

Purchase via Zelle ([email protected]) or send a check to ISC LA/LB, 120 S. Pico Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802.
All purchases are tax deductible (FID 33-0162030).

SAVE THE DATE! 📅 Join us April 9, 2026, at Lions Automobilia for our annual Spring Fling! 🏎️✨ Come experience "Californi...
02/19/2026

SAVE THE DATE! 📅 Join us April 9, 2026, at Lions Automobilia for our annual Spring Fling! 🏎️✨ Come experience "California Culture" at its best while supporting the men and women of the sea. Special thanks to Tami Lorenzen-Fanselow for making this happen! Details coming soon at https://www.iscpolb-la.org/our-events
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Ship-to-shore: it’s more than a ride, it’s a lifeline. 🚐💨 Big shoutout to our drivers Pat (40 years of service!) and Tyrone (our newest full-timer) for keeping the heart of the port moving. ⚓️ Check out our newsletter for Arvan's shore leave at https://www.iscpolb-la.org/news

Earlier this week we were honored to welcome Councilmember Tim McOsker for a site visit at Our Center. Joined by LA Harb...
01/30/2026

Earlier this week we were honored to welcome Councilmember Tim McOsker for a site visit at Our Center. Joined by LA Harbor Commissioner Lee Williams and POLA’s Deputy Executive Director, Stakeholder Engagement David Libatique we toured together our facilities and held an insightful round table discussion on paths forward for the sustainability of The Center. We’re looking forward to the positive work ahead of us and our great partnership!

Our seafarers were on hand coming from the union halls to answer questions and tell their stories and experiences at Our Center.
Together with them our great drivers Pat and Sosa shared their many stories too with our respected guests.

Board members Capt. Jay Dwyer of LA Port Pilots and Laurie Mirman of Site Services helped with this great visit. The Center’s leadership, Chairman of the Board Guy Fox, President & CEO Capt. Dick McKenna and Executive Administrator Mona Telega led the tour and productive discussion.

When they weren’t busy speaking with out esteemed guests, the seafarers helped with the photography.

We are grateful to them, Mr. McOsker and Aksel Palacios in his office, Commissioner Williams and Mr. Libatique and Port of Los Angeles for supporting our efforts to sustain the well-being of this unseen sea-workforce that powers our thriving local economy. We’re looking forward to the great work ahead of us and our partnership with our two ports.

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90802

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