WomenShelter of Long Beach marks 40th year, BizBash honors Steve Goodling, fashion show

A gala celebration on Feb. 26 at the Pacific Gallery downtown attracted more than 250 supporters to mark WomenShelter of Long Beach's 40th year serving victims of domestic violence.The evening began with a history lesson from Carrie Walker herself (portrayed by Lucy Daggett). The Walker family has supported WomenShelter and its predecessor Young Women's Christian Association of Long Beach since the beginning, and received the Philanthropist Award.