Welcome To LBCIL,
Long Beach & Signal Hill
Community Improvement League (LBCIL)
60th Anniversary Celebration &
Mental Health & Human Rights Forum:
“Mental Health is not a choice; it is a child’ s human right."
Saturday, December 14, 2024, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Register Online
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Toll Free Tel: 877-757-0207
Limited Time Special Services
Subsidized Child Development,
Educational & Enrichment Programs
Using Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum
&
California Department of Education Developmental Profile Tool "DRDP"
To Assess Children's Progress On An Ongoing Basis
Parents will be provided with the formal written
Child 's Progress Report
based on the DRDP findings twice a year.
For Ages 2.5 -13
Enrolling Now Limited Space Available
Call For More Information:
Long Beach Center:562-426-8897
Signal Hill Center: 562-989-5766
Centers Are Ope
Nuestros centros de desarollo infantil estan abiertos y sirviendo a los niños en las siguientes locaciones:
Long Beach Center: 2222 Olive Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806 – 562.426.8897
Signal Hill Center: 2399 California Ave., Signal Hill, CA 90755 - 562.989.5766
The Long Beach Community Improvement League (CIL), the oldest anti-poverty agency in Long Beach, is a nonprofit
501(c)(3) community-based social service organization established in 1964.
For fifty years, CIL has excelled at its mission: "to
create quality public service programs that empower the community economically,
socially, and culturally." Our innovative programs have
transformed the lives of thousands of children and families living in
economically disadvantaged areas. By working with community residents
hand in hand, we have empowered individuals to help themselves.
We are very proud to offer high quality Child Development Services,
Before and After school Care, Teacher Training for welfare recipients,
and Job Training & Placement Services to low-income, unemployed, hard-to-employ,
and under-employed individuals.
Since 1964, our Long Beach Child Development Facility, the
jewel of our community, attains the highest standards in
early education, parent education and involvement, staff training and professional development, child nutrition program, and community mobilization and awareness. We
are so excited to start offering, since 2004, this same degree of excellence in child
development, parent education, staff training, and community services in our sister City
of Signal Hill at our brand new state-of-the-art facility.
The outstanding array of programs CIL provides has earned praise and
acclaim from our city, state, and nationally elected officials. We invite
you to browse our web site and explore CIL's history, present programs,
and future endeavors.
LBCIL News
Announcements
Events & Archives
Important Public Announcements
The Passing of a Legend
Memorializing Her Life
The Honorable Doris Topsy-Elvord
(1931-2021)
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts to learn about the passing of a legendry icon, a history maker, and a renowned Long Beach Leader, the Honorable Doris Topsy-Elvord, who passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Doris Topsy-Elvord, née Walker, was born on June 17, 1931, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, and moved with her family to Long Beach in 1942.
Mrs. Doris Topsy-Elvord was “the first” in many different ways. In 1949, she was the
first Black student to graduate from St. Anthony High School; the first Black woman to be elected to the Long Beach City Council; the first Black women Vice-Mayor of Long Beach; and the first Black person to serve on the Harbor Commission. She was a continued supporter of and actively involved in the growth of the Long Beach Community Improvement League (LBCIL), which she always affectionately referred to as “The League.”
“The League” will forever be appreciativeand respectful of her contributions to its success the past several decades. Doris Topsy-Elvord was much ahead of her time; she worked tirelessly, made serving the public her life mission, and made a significant difference in the lives of others by being who she was. She was a pioneer for civil rights, a tireless fighter for her community, an active participant in civic life and a person who believed in service to others.
She was a lady of accomplishments and had received numerous honors, awards, recognition and acclaim. Some achievements include helping found the Atlantic
Community Economic Development Corporation, establishing the Long Beach Midnight Basketball League, cofounding the African American Heritage Society with
Indira Hale Tucker, leading efforts to designate the home of civil rights icon Ernest McBride as a cultural heritage site and eradicating graffiti in the Sixth District to allow for economic growth. She was inducted into the St. Anthony Hall of Fame in 1991, which she referred to as one of her life’s proudest moments. The Community Center in Houghton Park was named after her in August 2021. She will forever be remembered and respected for her numerous accomplishments and her generous contributions to the improvement of the City of Long Beach and wellbeing of its residents. Rest In Peace Dearest “Mother Doris.”
 
Mrs. Doris Topsy-Elvord attending the
LBCIl Board Meeting & Thanksgiving Celebration and the birthday of LBCIL Executive Director, Dr. Farah Naz Khaleghi, and the LBCIL Board Emeritus,
late Dr. Ruth Hayes.
“I received this lovely card and these beautiful coasters form Mrs. Topsy-Elvord that I will forever cherish.
Farah Naz Khaleghi”
LBCIL New Board Member
Reverend Dr. Phyllis Hayes-Reams
The Long Beach Community Improvement League is pleased and excited to announce the appointment of a new Board Member, Reverend Dr. Phyllis Hayes-Reams, to its Board of Directors. Dr. Hayes-Reams officially joined the LBCIL Board of Directors on August 3, 2021 and attended her first LBCIL Board meeting on September 28, 2021. As the LBCIL Board Chair, Mr. Ahmed Saafir, opened the Meeting, he welcomed and introduced, Dr. Hayes-Reams, although she did not need much introduction, as she has been part of the LBCIL’s family and has attended several of the LBCIL events with her late mother, Dr. Ruth Hayes, LBCIL Board Emeritus Member who passed away last July. The Board members were thrilled to have Dr. Hayes-Reams and joined the Chair in welcoming and supporting her in her new role. As Dr. Hayes-Reams then took the floor and expressed her sincere appreciation to the Board for her appointment and assured the Board that she is fully committed to serve and will do her utmost to serve the LBCIL and the community it serves. She further added that she considered this as a great opportunity, to continue serving the organization that her late mother served passionately for over two decades and that did not mean that she was filling her mom’s shoes, since those are some big shoes to fill. She mentioned that she is dedicated to continue her mother’s legacy by being involved in the LBCIL services to empower under-served community, especially disadvantaged young children and their families.
With extensive and unique health and medical expertise and leadership experience the new board member is a great addition to and a perfect match for the LBCIL Governess Team, to assist the Organization in its effort of empowering the community socially, culturally, and economically. Dr. Hayes-Reams is a medical doctor with specialties in primary care, internal medicine and geriatrics. In addition, she holds a Masters of Art Degree in Theology and Biblical Studies, and a Masters of Public Health and Epidemiology. She has been the recipient of several awards and acclamations including her two most recent ones, Humanitarian Award, California Conference for Equality and Justice and Home Care Physician of the Year, California Association of Health Services at Home. She has also served on several Board of Directors and is currently the YMCA of Greater Long Beach Association Board of Directors Chair.
Once again, we welcome Dr. Hayes-Reams and wish her great success in her new role.
 Passing of the LBCIL Vice Chair, Dr. Ruth Hayes
July 2, 2021
It is with great regret and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Dr. Ruth Hayes, on July 2, 2021. Dr. Hayes served as the vice chair of the Long Beach Community Improvement League (LBCIL) Board of Directors. She was an integral part of the LBCIL, the oldest anti-poverty organization established in 1964 in the City of Long Beach. She always affectionately referred to it as “the League” and significantly contributed to its success throughout the years. Dr. Hayes always went beyond her role as a board member to take on new responsibilities to assist the low-income families and children served by the LBCIL’s programs.
During her tenure at the LBCIL, she never missed a board meeting and even attended the last meeting on May 28, 2021, while her health was rapidly diminishing. During that meeting she stated that she would want to stay on the board as long as she lives, which was followed with a response by LBCIL Board Treasurer Colleen Bentley: “We want you to always be a part of our board, we love you and appreciate you so much, Dr. Hayes.” The same sentiment was echoed by Board Chair Ahmed Saafir: "We greatly appreciate you for your years of dedication and continued support of the LBCIL, we absolutely value you.” Terri McAdams, Board Secretary, stated: "We value you so much, we just love you Dr. Hayes." The Board named Dr. Hayes, the Director Emeritus for her years of outstanding services and will honor her memory by observing a moment of silence at the upcoming board meeting this month.
Ruth Hayes was greatly loved and respected by anyone who had the honor of knowing her. According to Dr. Farah Naz Khaleghi, LBCIL Executive Director, who talks so affectionately about Dr. Hayes, called her a silent hero in the community who did not wish to be recognized for her services, since she considered serving as her privilege and duty. She continually supported the services that LBCIL offered to help the un/underserved populations in the community.
Dr. Khaleghi stated that since she and Ruth Hayes shared the same birthday on/around Thanksgiving Day for the past 20 years celebrating together at the “League,” that LBCIL will continue to do so as we celebrate her life and her memory.
Dr. Ruth Hayes was absolutely a loving and giving human being with a high sense of civil service and incomparable generosity of soul, who made helping others her mission. She will be sorely missed and lovingly remembered by all of us. Our deepest condolences to her family and children, Dr. Phyllis Hayes-Reams and Alvin Hayes.
R.I.P. Dear Dr. Ruth Hayes.
LBCIL Board of Directors & Staff,
Happy Anniversary 40th LBCIL! 1964-2004
We are so happy to announce our Fortieth Anniversary of "working with
you hand in hand."
At our December celebration, Mayor Beverly O'Neill presented
a Certificate of Recognition to Long Beach Community Improvement League
for providing quality services to low-income individuals in the City of
Long Beach since 1964.
 On behalf of the Long
Beach Community Improvement League, Farah
Naz Khaleghi received a Certificate of Recognition for CIL's outstanding
efforts in the community from Assembly-member Alan Lowenthal's representative,
District Director Helene Ansel.
City of Long Beach Council-member Laura Richardson
awarded the Long Beach Community Improvement League with a Certificate
of Appreciation for forty years of dedication to the community, and
providing services that empower and assist low-income individuals to develop
successful professional careers.
 We
were praised for our services and congratulated by our elected city and
state officials, as well as by our Governor and President. Colleen Bentley,
Treasurer of our Board of Directors, read aloud a letter of congratulations
from California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who recognized Long Beach
Community Improvement League's success in positively impacting thousands
of lives over the past forty years of community service.
It's Hot Off the Presses:
In August 2004 the Long Beach Oldest Community
Organization Opened A New State-Of -The Art Child Care Facility In Signal
Hill
Signal Hill Facility Outdoors
Unexpected Visit From
Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald
Long Beach Community Improvement League (CIL) t
opened its most unique and state-of-the-art child care facility at Las
Brisas Community Housing Project in Signal Hill. On Monday, October 4,
2004, the Center had an unexpected visit from Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald
and her District Director Terry Stinson. CIL Executive Director Dr. Farah
Naz Khaleghi, Controller Richard Cook, and staff
greeted the guests at the new facility. After a complete tour of the facility,
the congresswoman expressed that she is delighted and happy to see such
a beautiful facility in this area of Signal Hill for our young children
to learn, develop, and enjoy.
Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald
District Director Terry Stinson, and
CIL Executive Director Farah Naz Khaleghi
In Signal Hill Facility Classroom
CIL's Board Chair Ahmed Saafir
Shortly after arriving in Long Beach in 1966, one day
Ahmed Saafir was walking down Olive Avenue and discovered the History
Classes being held at 2222 Olive Avenue . Having a curious
mind, he found out
that a lot more was going on there than the history classes.
There was movement afoot and history being made at the Long Beach Community
Improvement League, The League, 2222 Olive Avenue . It was then
and there that he met Dr. Harvey Williams and learned about the
Civil Rights movement. While attending California State
University Long Beach, he began tutoring at The League's very
unique Project Tutor, a project to aid school-age children academically,
socially, and personally. Ahmed worked with the project, touring young
students who came from all around the city desperately seeking help with
their schoolwork and studies. Showing promise and dedication, he then
was promoted to the Educational Service Director, overseeing all educational
programs at The League, 2222 Olive Avenue . Years later, after
becoming a successful businessman, Mr. Saafir returned to The League,
2222 Olive Avenue to give back by becoming a board member. He is
currently the Long Beach Community Improvement League's Chairperson of
the board, with facilities at 2222 Olive Avenue, 2399 California
Avenue, and 320 Pine Avenue.
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Duane Ryan Johns, 1st Prize Winner
Long Beach City College and Long Beach NAACP
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest, January 2007
Contest Theme: Essay about a "Local
Organization Striving To Achieve Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr.'s Dream of a Beloved Community with an Ultimate Goal of Integration"
Duane Ryan Johns Essay about our beloved "Long
Beach Community Improvement League (CIL)" was
the 1st Prize Winner. Essays were reviewed and selected by a panel of
Long Beach College and community members
Sponsored by: Long
Beach City College Foundation Grant
Long Beach Cultural Affairs
Council
Long Beach NAACP
Please click here to read
the essay: Duane
Johns Essay
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Child Care Info-line
For detailed information about our State Subsidized Child Care and Development & Before/After School Programs, please visit our child care information website: www.lbcil.info
or call our Child Care Info-line: (877) 757-0207
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Long Beach Community Improvement League
USDA Nondiscriminatory Statement 2015
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call
(866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Long Beach Community Improvement League
USDA Nondiscriminatory Statement
De conformidad con la Ley Federal de Derechos Civiles y los reglamentos y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los EE. UU. (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés), se prohíbe que el USDA, sus agencias, oficinas, empleados e instituciones que participan o administran programas del USDA discriminen sobre la base de raza, color, nacionalidad, sexo, discapacidad, edad, o en represalia o venganza por actividades previas de derechos civiles en algún programa o actividad realizados o financiados por el USDA.
Las personas con discapacidades que necesiten medios alternativos para la comunicación de la información del programa (por ejemplo, sistema Braille, letras grandes, cintas de audio, lenguaje de señas americano, etc.), deben ponerse en contacto con la agencia (estatal o local) en la que solicitaron los beneficios. Las personas sordas, con dificultades de audición o discapacidades del habla pueden comunicarse con el USDA por medio del Federal Relay Service [Servicio Federal de Retransmisión] al (800) 877-8339. Además, la información del programa se puede proporcionar en otros idiomas.
Para presentar una denuncia de discriminación, complete el Formulario de Denuncia de Discriminación del Programa del USDA, (AD-3027) que está disponible en línea en: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html y en cualquier oficina del USDA, o bien escriba una carta dirigida al USDA e incluya en la carta toda la información solicitada en el formulario. Para solicitar una copia del formulario de denuncia, llame al (866) 632-9992. Haga llegar su formulario lleno o carta al USDA por:
(1) correo: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; o
(3) correo electrónico: program.intake@usda.gov.
Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.
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Disclaimers
Long Beach Community Improvement League (CIL) General Disclaimer Notice:
The opinions and views expressed by the Long Beach Community Improvement League (CIL)’s board of directors, management, staff, affiliates, and associates are their sole and separate views and opinions and do not necessarily reflect those of the CIL’s, nor does the CIL adopt such opinions or views as its own. The Long Beach Community Improvement League (CIL) disclaims and does not assume any responsibility or liability with respect to any opinions, views, and statements of its members, affiliates, associates, guests, and presenters. CIL further disclaims any responsibility or liability with respect to any actions, qualifications, and representations of its members, affiliates, presenters, or subscriber in general or in connection with the application of any information and/or recommendations made by the CIL, its boards of directors, management, and staff or through CIL’s publications, resources, activities, and events thereof.
CIL Endorsement Disclaimer
Links to other websites are provided for the convenience of users. CIL is unable to provide any warranty regarding the accuracy or completeness of the content of such sites, or the reliability, quality or effectiveness of any services and/or products provided through these websites. A links to an external web site does not imply an endorsement of the views, information, services, and products provided or held by that website.
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Nothing on this website should be taken to constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. CIL excludes all representations relating to the content and use of this site. By using this website you are accepting all the terms of this disclaimer notice. If you do not agree with anything in this disclaimer notice you should not use this web site.
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LBCIL Momentous
Announcement
Children's
Mental Health Forum:
“Mental Health is not a choice;
it is a child’ shuman right.”
Coming Soon!
Saturday,
December 14, 2024
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The Long Beach Community Improvement League (LBCIL), the oldest anti-poverty organization in the Los Angeles County, established in 1964, has been providing a myriad of social and civic services and quality programs to alter and impact the lives
of disadvantaged children and families. The LBCIL Board of Directors and Executive Director, Dr. Farah Naz Khaleghi, proudly announced that as the LBCIL celebrates its 60th anniversary, will hold a Children Mental Health Forum “Mental Health is not a choice it is a child’ s human right.” For the first time ever, it will include infants and very young children and focus on children’s global human rights to such services regardless of their race,
ethnicity, origin, religious background, and socio-economic status.
Dr. Khaleghi added that she is partnering with the presidents of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association (LACPA) and the Iranian Psychological Association of America (IPAA) and other highly-respected experts, academicians and practitioners
in the fields Early Childhood Education, Mental Health and Psychology. Participants will also include educators, parents, community members, advocates, and elected officials. The Forum is scheduled for:
Saturday, December 14, 2024
at the LBCIL’s Signal Hill location.
LBCIL Great News 2023
July 2023
Congratulations to the LBCIL Executive Director,
Dr. Farah Naz Khaleghi
We are happy to share with you that
Dr. Khaleghi has successfully completed the Georgetown University Certificate
IEC Mental Health Consultation program. She started the program as part of her continuing education and post-doctoral journey to enhance her knowledge and learn new theories and best practices offered at one of the country's most prestigious educational institutions.
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LBCIL News, April 19, 2023
It is with great pleasure to inform you that the LBCIL Executive Director, Dr. Farah Naz Khaleghi, is the Soroptimist International (Long Beach) Keynote Speaker. Dr. Khaleghi will share the story and dreams behind the great Long Beach Community Improvement League, the Oldest Anti-Poverty Organization in the City, Founded in 1964.
LBCIL Press Release
December 2022
LBCIL-Board-Press-Release-12-14-2022
LBCIL Announcements
Congratulations to the LBCIL Executive Director, Dr. Farah Naz Khaleghi for being accepted to Georgetown University, starting December 2022. The LBCIL Board of Directors congratulated Dr. Khaleghi and the Board Chair wished her great success as she is taking her post-doctoral journey.
“Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies (SCS), in partnership with Georgetown’s Center for Child & Human Development (GUCCHD), Medstar Georgetown University Hospital (MGUH) Department of Psychiatry, and the Center of Excellence for Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC), launched the Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Program beginning in2021. This is a comprehensive program for professionals seeking to deepen their clinical knowledge and experience working with parents and young children. Participants will have the opportunity to review, discuss, and synthesize cutting-edge materials and learn from luminaries in the infant mental health field.
The Certificate in Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) provides advanced training for mental health clinicians in the specialized role of consulting in early childhood settings. Participants will learn approaches to promote mental health in the early childhood years and how the role of consultant is unique from other mental health clinician roles, as well as how consultation aims to build the capacity of early childhood professionals, settings, and systems to support young children’s mental health.
Participant will engage with national experts in the field of IECMHC and instructors from Georgetown University’s Center for Child and Human Development, home of the Center of Excellence in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation. All faculty have created, implemented, and guided national IECMHC programs. “ https://scs.georgetown.edu/programs/
Dr. Farah Naz Khaleghi,
Chief Financial Officer,
African American Cultural Center of
Long Beach (AACCLB)
Farah Naz Khaleghi, Ph.D., Ed.D, the Executive Director of the Long Beach Community Improvement League (LBCIL) the City’s oldest anti-poverty organization established over 5 decades ago, was elected as the first Chief Financial Officer of African American Cultural Center of Long Beach (AACCLB). The election took place at the California State University Long Beach (CSULB) on February 16, 2020.
Dr. Khaleghi serves as the AACCLB Treasurer and the Finance Committee Chair and is a member of the AACCLB Governance Committee.
LBCIL Executive Director,
Dr. Farah Naz Khaleghi
2017 Woman of the Year
Dr. Farah Naz Khaleghi was recognized along with the board vice chair and
other women of distinction in fields of STEM and received Certificate of Recognition form U.S. House
of Representatives and
2017 Woman of the Year Certificate of Appreciation
form NAACP.
Dr. Farah Naz Khaleghi, LBCIL Executive Director
Alumna of CSULB Doctoral Program,
Featured as Educational Leader in the Community
Educational Leadership Department
Spring 2017
Human Trafficking
Conference Update
August 18, 2016
Dear Colleagues, IPAA and LACPA Membership,
We received an overwhelming response from the mental health professionals regarding our Human Trafficking -Modern Day Slavery Conference, scheduled for August 27, 2016. As of August 17, just less than a week, all spaces have been filled
“Sold Out” and the following link will no longer accept registration: https://humantraffickingthemodernday
slavery.eventbrite.com.
We have developed a Waiting List for the event, if you are still interested to attend please register at: admin@lbcil.org or membership@myippa.org to be
added to the event Waiting List. If there
are cancellations, people from the waiting list will becontacted on a first-come-first-
served basis.
Thank you very much for your interest.
Farahnaz Khaleghi
Farah Naz Khaleghi, Ph.D., Ed.D.,
LBCIL Executive Director
IPAA Community Development Chair
Press Release
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The Long Beach Community Improvement League (LBCIL)
In collaboration with the Iranian Psychological Association of America (IPAA)
&
Los Angeles County Psychological Association (LACPA)
Present:
Human Trafficking -
The Modern-Day Slavery
Saturday, August 27, 2016
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
For more information,
please click on the link:
LBCIL-IPAA-LACPA-Human Trafficking Conference 8-27-201-r
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Long Beach
Community Improvement League
&
Covered California
As a community-based organization serving the community since 1964 “50 years”, Long Beach Community Improvement League (CIL) is proud to announce that it is now collaborating with Covered California (Obama Care health Plan). As a Partner, (CIL) will provide public awareness, education, and outreach to the community for the benefits and programs available through Covered California.
Covered California offers subsidized health care coverage in the form of premium assistance and cost sharing reductions to individuals and families with incomes between 139% - 400% Federal Poverty Level Limits. You may click here: Covered California to link to Covered California.
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Nelson Mandela
July 18, 1918 - December 5, 2013
The World Lost A Great Leader!
A Freedom Fighter, Humanitarian, Civil Rights Activist, and Nobel Peace Prize Winner
A moment of silence will be observed on Friday December 6, 2013, at 11: 00 A.M., at all
Long Beach Community Improvement League (CIL) facilities in honor of
the Great Nelson Mandela, Former South African President!
CIL Board of Directors, Staff, Students, & Families!
No One Is Born to Hate
"No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin or his background or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite."
--1994, from his autobiography, "Long Walk to Freedom"
Human Progress
"Your election to this high office has inspired people as few other events in recent times have done. Amidst all of the human progress made over the last century, the world in which we live remains one of great divisions, conflict, inequality, poverty and injustice. Amongst many around the world a sense of hopelessness had set in as so many problems remain unresolved and seemingly incapable of being resolved. You, Mr. President, have brought a new voice of hope that these problems can be addressed and that we can in fact change the world and make of it a better place."
January 2009, on the inauguration of Barack Obama as president of the United States
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The Long Beach Community Improvement League
Congratulates
President Barrack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden for Their 2012 Reelection
“4 More Years”
New Doctoral Program Success at CSULB
California State University of Long Beach (CSULB) celebrated the first cohort of students earning Doctoral Degrees in Education Leadership on May 27th, 2010. The three-year doctoral program is designed for working professionals, and its aim is for graduates to effectively meet the challenges in urban education and the increasing need for academic leadership. Dr. Farah Naz Khaleghi, Executive Director of the LBCIL, was one of 13 Ed.D. graduates of this first cohort. We offer our warmest congratulations to Dr. Khaleghi and all the other educational leaders who successfully completed this demanding program. For more information regarding the doctoral program at CSULB, or to apply to the program, please click on the following link: Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
CIL Participates in the Summer Youth Program: “Hire-a-Youth”
The Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network’s Summer Youth Employment Training Program, made possible through American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds, is providing the youth of Long Beach and Signal Hill with “entry level training, confidence that comes from a job well done, exposure to new career pathways, community involvement and responsibility, a paycheck that will be spent locally, and a true sense of accomplishment,” according to Bryan Rogers, Executive Director of the Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Board.
CIL has a long history with the Summer Youth Program, having been a participant since its inception decades ago. At CIL this summer, our youth workers have been learning responsibility in an employment setting, developing general skills such as punctuality, following a dress code, being receptive to direction, and following through with instruction. Some have been working directly with teachers in the classroom, assisting in everyday activities, learning safety procedures, and developing the ability to interact with children. Others have been learning how to work in our offices, assisting the administrative staff by completing tasks assigned to them and greeting families and children.
For young people interested in gaining education, experience or employment year-round, check out the Hire-a-Youth site.
If you are a business owner interested in programs such as Hire-a-Youth, and other tax credits and incentives offered through the Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network, please clink on the following link: Pacific Gateway Business Solutions
Congratulations to the
President of the United States
Barack Obama
&
Vice President Joe Biden
The 44th president of the United States, Barack Obama, was inaugurated on January 20, 2009, before a crowd that reached unprecedented numbers. CIL Executive Director, Dr. Farah Khaleghi, was among the millions who participated in Washington, D.C. The inaugural theme, taken from the Gettysburg Address, was "A New Birth of Freedom," commemorating the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was also honored. Congratulations and best wishes to President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden as they
Congratulations to the
President-Elect of the United States, Barack Obama
&
Vice-President
Joe Biden
CIL's Honors and Awards
Congratulations to CIL's Executive
Director
Once again we are all excited at CIL as our Executive Director, Dr. Farah
Naz Khaleghi, has been selected to receive an award of special congressional
recognition for outstanding services to the community from the US Congresswoman
Juanita Millender-McDonald at the 2 nd Annual Congressional Community
Pride Awards. The event will take place on Saturday August 6, 2006 at
the Carson Community Center. Congratulations!!!
On April 13, 2006, once again, CIL was recognized for its outstanding
services to the community by the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
at the Public Meeting of the 77 th Regional Conference at Hyatt Regency
Long Beach with about 900 people from 17 different states in attendance.
Dr. Khaleghi received the award on CIL's behalf.
On June 4, 2005 CIL was honored by Theta Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority for outstanding achievement and community service
in the area of education and received the 2005 Pearl Award. CIL's executive
director Dr. Farah Naz Khaleghi was also recognized for her outstanding
service to the community and leadership, and was presented with the Award
of Commendation in a ceremony held at the Long Beach Marriott Hotel.
Dr. Farah Naz Khaleghi
Receiving NAACP Award
October 15, 2004, Long Beach Hilton Hotel
October 15, 2004 - Our Executive Director,
Dr. Farah Naz Khaleghi, was thrilled to be the
recipient of the NAACP's Zelma A. Lipscomb Community Service Award.
She was honored at the NAACP 25th Freedom Fund Banquet on Friday,
October 15th, at the Long Beach Hilton Hotel. The event started
with a reception and memory walk held at 6 p.m., and was followed by dinner
and presentations at 7:30 p.m. As our representative at the Long Beach
Community Improvement League, Dr. Khaleghi was recognized for her services
to the community for the second time this year. In addition to a beautiful
plaque from the NAACP honoring her, She received Certificates of Recognition
and Awards from:
State of California, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger,
California State Senate, Senator Debra Bowen & Senator Betty Karnette,
County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors, Supervisor Gloria Molina
& Chairman of the
Board, Don Knabe,
California State Assembly, Assemblymembers,
Alan Lowenthal & Jenny Oropeza,
U.S. House of Representatives, Congressmembers Juanita Millender-McDonald
& Linda Sanchez, and
City of Long Beach Mayor Beverly O'Neill,and Councilmembers: Bonnie
Lowenthal 1st District, Frank Colonna 3rd District, Tonia Reyes Uranga
7th District, Rae Gabelich-8th District, & Val Lerch 9th District.
We want to thank all our elected officials, community partners, friends,
and supporters
who joined a full house in celebrating this wonderful NAACP event.
We also extend our sincere appreciation to the Long Beach Branch NAACP
for this great honor.
Congratulations to CIL's Board
Chair
In July 2004, Ahmed Saafir, CIL's Board Chair,
was appointed to the Civil Service Commission.
A welcoming reception was held on July 7, at the Long Beach City Hall,
attended by the city department heads and community residents, to welcome
the newly appointed Commissioner Saafir. We wish Mr. Saafir great success
in his appointment.
"I can't be what I ought to be until you
are what you ought to be."
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 2005 - As a grassroots community agency, we truly understand
and embrace the above theme for the 17th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. Birthday Unity Parade and Celebration. CIL is honored and delighted
to be participating in this event for the second year
in a row. At last year's event, our very own Executive Director,
Dr. Farah Naz Khaleghi, was honored as the Grand Marshall for the Sixth
District. Children, parents, and staff were all thrilled to march in the
parade, which ended at King Park with a beautiful awards presentation.
View the photo album for snapshots from the
parade and celebration!
CIL's board, staff, children , and
families Marching in Dr.King Parade January 17, 2004
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The Passing Of
Mrs. Frances Rains
Memorial Service for Ms. Frances
Rains
was held on Friday, June 16, 2006
at 6 PM
Grant
AME Church
1129 Alamitos Avenue
Long Beach CA 90813
The Service Was Open
To The Public
Long Beach Community Improvement
League
Hosted A Reception Following The
Service
Rains
helped civil rights
On behalf of the Long Beach Community Improvement League (CIL) board
of directors, staff, families, and children, it is with deepest sorrow
to announce the passing of our dear Mrs. Frances Rains, Board Chair Emeritus.
She passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2006, at the age of 95. She was a pioneer
nurse, businessperson, volunteer, and an educator who diligently served
our community, families and children. She dedicated many years to the
cultivation of our CIL's mission, “to create quality public service programs
to empower the community economically, socially, and culturally.”
Mrs. Rains was born on January 29, 1911, as Frances Mary McHie. Her career
and accomplishments span over a period of 70 years. She was the first
black woman to attend and graduate from the University of Minnesota School
of Nursing in 1932. Mrs. Rains was also the first black employee to hold
a supervisor position at the outpatient clinic for Minnesota General Hospital.
She served as Associate Professor, and assistant to the Director at Nashville's
Meharry Medical College, and Director of Nursing Service for their Hubbard
Hospital.
Mrs. Rains married Dr. Horace Rains, and was the mother of two children.
They moved to Southern California, where in 1953, she became the first
Black woman to teach at the School of Nursing for the University of Southern
California General Hospital in Los Angeles. She became a real estate broker
in 1972, and owned a Century 21 franchise.
Mrs. Rains was a former board member of the Long Beach Children's Psychiatric
Clinic, American Nurses Association, Harbor Area Chapter of Links, and
the National Council of Negro Women. She was a member of Grant AME Church
for nearly 50 years. She also served as an officer for the Long Beach
NAACP. She was the chair of the Long Beach Community Improvement League
Board of Directors, and worked tirelessly until 2004 when health problems
did not allow her to continue any longer.
She was a phenomenal woman and will be greatly missed.
Please check our website for more details of the upcoming services.
CIL Executive Director & Board Chair
State Subsidized Child Care And
Development Services For Families Displaced
By Hurricane Katrina
From Groundbreaking
To Grand Opening
December 9, 2004 - Our Grand
Opening Ceremony and reception was held on Thursday, December 9th, from
3:30 to 7:30 pm. Following a welcome from CIL Executive Director Dr. Farah
Khaleghi and LACDC Executive Director Robin Hughes, remarks were made
by Signal Hill Mayor Ellen Ward.
Remarks were also made by Ray Resiler,
Executive Director of the S. Mark Taper Foundation. He was presented with
commemorative plaques from CIL and LACDC, in gratitude of the Foundation's
tremendous and invaluable contribution to the construction of the center.
Mr. Reisler was also presented with a collection of children's books to
be donated to the children of Las Brisas Childcare Center.
Presentations were made to CIL and
LACDC by representatives from the offices of Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald,
Senator Alan Lowenthal, and Assemblymember Jenny Oropeza. Support
for this project also came from the Long Beach business community, community
leaders, and local residents. All were able to tour classrooms and see
firsthand the dedication and diligence that went into every detail of
this beautiful child care center. The Press Telegram and Signal Hill Tribune
provided press coverage for this event. View pictures on our Child Care
Facilities page!
Applications for enrollment for children
aged 2-12 are being accepted now. For more information, contact our office
at (562)426-8897 or (562)951-3500.
Long Beach Community Improvement
League (CIL) and
Los Angeles Community Design Center (LACDC)
December 9th, 2004 Opening Ceremony
Las Brisas Child Care Center
A Gift of the S. Mark Taper Foundation
Press Release
December9OpeningCeremonyPressRelease
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