CAN-DO's Fighting Chance MMA Gym offers free and low-cost training and mentorship for at-risk youth, former foster youth, and people in recovery. The new Long Beach location is CAN-DO’s third community gym launched since 2019. The Fighting Chance courses are led by former LA foster youth turned pro MMA fighter, Chase Gibson. The CAN-DO x Fighting Chance gyms build discipline, life skills, and a strong, supportive community for hundreds of students each month.

Incredible weekend at the ribbon-cutting ceremony & open house for the new CAN-DO x Fighting Chance MMA community gym and mentorship center in Long Beach. This is the 3rd community gym for underserved communities started by CAN-DO in California since 2019. Special thanks to Los Angeles County @supjanicehahn for supporting our efforts and the surprise of honoring us with community impact awards. CAN-DO.ORG is proud to be a founding partner of the FC program and it’s been an

CAN-DO has facilitated seven large-scale rescue and transports of animals that are too often forgotten after a disaster strikes. We work with no-kill shelters to facilitate rescue/transport of animals from crisis situations and temporary shelters.

THE SITUATION:  Hurricane Harvey devastated Rose City, Texas, a community where 99% of homes were submerged . Months after the storm, many residents — including retirees and veterans — remained displaced and without financial assistance. Despite billions raised for disaster relief, the town received virtually no support from FEMA or major aid organizations. Families were still living in unsafe conditions and lacked the resources needed to rebuild. WHAT WE DID: Direct Assistan