“The Beautillion Knightsprogram guides young men to ensure that our youth are college-bound and equipped to succeed in life and to realize their full potential as young men, career professionals, entrepreneurs, and productive outstanding citizens,” said Social Lites spokesperson Marlene Davis.
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. — The Social Lites, Inc. will award scholarships to deserving Black high school senior young men at its Beautillion Knights event on March 30 at Cal State San Bernardino. The Inland Empire nonprofit has provided scholarships for 54 years to young men attending college or technical school.
The 2024 Beautillion Knights are Ali Dphrepaulezz of Etiwanda High School; Daniel Rivera of Cajon High School; Destyn Maurice of Flabob Airport Preparatory Academy in Moreno Valley; Frank Cox III of Summit High School; Solomon Moore of Citrus Valley High School, Syncere Brackett of Centennial High School in Eastvale, Darvion McGee, The PAL Charter Academy in San Bernardino.
“College-bound 11th and 12th-grade students who are enrolled in the Beautillion Knights program participate in a five-month extracurricular program. During that time, they gain practical knowledge and experience that grounds them with lifelong foundations that benefit their academic and career success,” said Social Lites spokesperson Marlene Davis.
Subjects include leadership development, life skills, and health education. Mentor-tutors work with young men to develop their talents and skills, exposing them to real-world experiences that give them insights into how to solve problems and prepare themselves for success as career professionals, entrepreneurs, and productive citizens.
“The program guides young men to ensure that our youth are college-bound and equipped to succeed in life and to realize their full potential as young men, career professionals, entrepreneurs, and productive outstanding citizens,” said Davis.
“The Social Lites organize weekly training sessions for their Knights and Court, which feature guest speakers who provide education on various important topics such as public speaking, dressing for success, resume writing, college applications, and business skills. The program also encourages Knights to participate in extracurricular academic activities, attend cultural events, engage in community service projects, and refine their social skills,” said Davis.
“We have given out approximately $4.5 million in scholarships to more than 500 college-bound local young men. We have seen young men transformed into responsible adults through our program over the years. We encourage you to meet with us at our weekly meetings held every Sunday in downtown San Bernardino,” said Davis.
“We encourage you to join us on March 30th for our 57th Annual Beautillion at Cal State University San Bernardino’s Student Union North. Social hour starts at 5:30 p.m., with scholarship award presentations to our Knights starting at 7:00.”
Please contact Marlene Davis for more information at (909) 709-5502.
Rhoda and Gochin – who have operated a small family-style board and care home in the San Fernando Valley (Los Angeles) for the last 22 years
“Our Governor and Legislature must take immediate action to prevent the seriously mentally ill and seniors from becoming homeless and to avoid the devastation of this critical housing resource for some of the most vulnerable residents in the State,” said Bennie Tinson, MPP, LARCA Executive Director.
LOS ANGELES, CALIF. The Licensed Adult Residential Care Association (LARCA) will travel to Sacramento August 22-23, in coordination with the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Greater Los Angeles County to advocate for fair treatment for Los Angeles County’s seriously mentally ill.
Low-income people living with serious mental illness in LA County and across the State are at risk of becoming homeless. The Department of Social Services recently reported the closing of 27 facilities in Los Angeles County in the first quarter of 2023, that provide care and housing for some of the States most vulnerable residents.
More facilities are expected to close before the end of the year. LARCA Members are urging Governor Newsom and State Legislators to move quickly to provide immediate emergency funding to prevent millions of low-income seniors and adults living with serious mental illness from becoming homeless. Residents diagnosed with a serious mental illness receive approximately $44 a day.
The are too many Homeless seniors on the streets. This person is sleeping on the handicapped ramp of the LA County Board of Supervisors Boardroom.
LARCA members are requesting an immediate infusion of $2,000 for each bed in a state-licensed facility with 70% of their residents receiving the Social Security Income (SSI) payment, living with serious mental illness, and receiving no other supplemental assistance.
Adult Residential Facilities (ARFs) and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs), more commonly known as “Board and Cares,” provide housing, 24/7 care, staff assistance to help residents meet their basic daily needs, three meals a day snacks, medication management and more.
The Licensed Adult Residential Care Association (LARCA) represents over 400 Los Angeles County licensed ARF’s and RCFE’s, many of whom are struggling to keep their doors open and more than 15,000 low-income Los Angeles County residents living with serious mental illness.
Bennie Tinson, MPP, LARCA Executive Director.
About The Licensed Adult Residential Care Association (LARCA)
LARCA is a nonprofit community-based membership association with an emphasis on serving the population of owner/operators of Adult Residential Facilities (ARFs) and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs) and their residents, who are reliant on public benefits and/or living with serious mental illness, formed with fiscal sponsorship from the National Alliance on Mental Illness Greater Los Angeles County (NAMI GLAC).
Seniors eager to make their homes at the new Arboleda Senior Apartments in La Puente have already signed up to rent many of the brand-new apartments at the Senior Housing Community. Fortunately, there are plenty of one-and-two-bedroom apartments still available, according to Resident Manager Selina R. Chavira
There are spacious common areas including a fitness center, computer center, community room and library. Plus, for convenience and peace of mind, the apartment community has a gated entrance, controlled-access entryways, and on-site management.
(La Puente, Calif.) The Arboleda Luxury Senior Apartments in La Puente, California, offer attainable, quality independent living for residents 62 and better. Located in the heart of the San Gabriel Valley, the new retirement community is ideal for residents searching for luxury comfort, peace, and tranquility at an affordable price.
Skilled crafts men and women are putting the finishing touches on the luxury apartment community, and Resident Manager Selina R. Chavira said she’s already impressed.
“Everything already looks really beautiful inside and out,” Chavira said. “Each unit has a refrigerator, an electric stove and a small dishwasher. And the flooring has a real wood look.
“Plus, the central courtyard outside with shade trees and lush landscaping is very inviting,” she said. “There’s still more to do, but it looks amazing already.”
Seniors eager to make their homes at the new Arboleda Senior Apartments in La Puente have already signed up to rent many of the brand-new apartments at the Senior Housing Community. Fortunately, there are plenty of one-and-two-bedroom apartments still available, according to Resident Manager Selina R. Chavira
The 74-unit luxury apartment community features one -and two-bedroom apartments that come with fully equipped kitchens and bathrooms. Each apartment home has either a patio or deck where residents can sit and read, or just spend some time enjoying the outdoors.
Comfort is key at the Arboleda Senior Apartments, which have climate-controlled central heating and air conditioning. Several of the units are handicapped-accessible for seniors who use wheelchairs and walkers or have other special needs.
There are also spacious common areas such as a fitness center, computer center, community room and library. Plus, for convenience and peace of mind, the apartment community has a gated entrance, controlled-access entryways, and on-site management.
Additional senior-friendly amenities include an interior mail room, laundry rooms on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors, corridors with secure handrails and two elevators.
The outside of the beautifully landscaped Arboleda Apartment Community features a central courtyard with a large shade tree and a community garden. The building exteriors have striking Spanish-style tile roofs and decorative wrought iron accents.
Residents are invited to enjoy a wide range of social and educational events at the Arboleda Senior Apartments as they make friends with their new neighbors. It’s also close to everything seniors need — medical offices, stores to shop, public transportation, a Post Office, pharmacies, and restaurants.
Construction continues at the Arboleda apartments. High quality wood cabinets are installed with not just luxury in mind but practicality. While wood cabinets cost a little more in construction, they last for 30 years noticeably reducing maintenance and repair costs.
The Arboleda are additionally pet friendly. Each apartment can have one small cat or one small dog weighing no more than 20 pounds
Apartment leasing is robust yet, there are one-bedroom units available for $1,276, and the two-bedroom units are available for $1,527, said Chavira.
For more information on Arboleda Senior Apartments, go to ArboledaSeniorApts.com or call Chavira at (626) 423-6695.
Construction is expected to be completed by mid-to-late August, with move-in dates shortly thereafter, says Resident Manager Selina R. Chavira said.
(La Puente, Calif.) Seniors eager to make their homes at the new Arboleda Senior Apartments in La Puente have already signed up to rent many of the brand-new apartments at the Senior Housing Community. Fortunately, there are plenty of one-and-two-bedroom apartments still available, according to Resident Manager Selina R. Chavira. “We’re continuing to process applications,” she added; “therefore, interested individuals should apply right away.”
The 74-unit luxury apartment community features a mix of one-and-two-bedroom apartments for seniors, 62 and Better. The Arboleda Senior Apartment community also includes a large community room, fitness center, computer center, and library. Other senior-friendly amenities include an interior mail room, laundry room on each floor, corridors with secure handrails, and two elevators.
The Arboleda Senior Apartment community also include a large community room, fitness center, computer center, and this is the library. This is an arts concept of the final library.
Construction is expected to be completed by mid-to-late August, with move-in dates shortly thereafter, Chavira stated.
“We walked the property recently, and the construction looks great,” she continued. “The landscaping is starting to be put in. Trees are going in with all the plants. There’s still more to do, but it already looks amazing.”
Chavira, who will live and work at Arboleda, says she loves the historic old-California feel of the buildings and courtyard.
Arboleda Senior Apartments Resident Manager Selina R. Chavira
“The design of the property is so beautiful with Spanish-style tile, balconies and iron work. The design is amazing,” says Chavira.
Builders are still putting the final touches on the apartments and community rooms, but Chavira said she’s already impressed with what she’s seen.
“Some hallways still need flooring, and there are some other things to complete inside the units, but they look really beautiful,” she says. “Each unit has refrigerator, an electric stove and a dishwasher. And the flooring has a laminate wood look.”
“Also, the community rooms are spacious and inviting. I can’t wait for them to be furnished,” she says.
Construction is expected to be completed by mid-to-late August, with move-in dates shortly thereafter, Chavira stated.
Arboleda Senior Apartments are located at 1040 N. Unruh Ave., in La Puente, close to everything seniors need — medical offices, stores to shop, public transportation, a Post Office, pharmacies and restaurants.
Chavira smiled when she said she’s not the only future resident eagerly tracking the builders’ progress “. Those residents who have been approved, are driving by the community pretty regularly, like me; they are eager to move in and spend time at the property,” says Chavira.
Seniors eager to make their homes at the new Arboleda Senior Apartments in La Puente have already signed up to rent many of the brand-new apartments at the Senior Housing Community. Fortunately, there are plenty of one-and-two-bedroom apartments still available, according to Resident Manager Selina R. Chavira. This is an arts concept of the final project.
Of the apartments that are still available, the one-bedroom units rent for $1,276, and the two-bedroom units go for $1,527. As the property construction wraps up, for safety reasons you are asked not to visit the construction site. However resident manager Selina R. Chavira can reached at (626) 423-6695.
“The Spanish-style buildings are beautiful, the coverings over the windows are really quaint and I like all the iron decorations on the property,” said Selina R. Chavira, resident manager of Arboleda Senior Apartments. “The iron-work designs are very striking.”
(La Puente, Calif.) As the builders put the final touches on the luxurious new Arboleda Senior Apartments in La Puente, it’s clear that these skilled craftsmen are working closely with the apartment community’s management to create a special place for seniors 62 and better.
During a recent walk-through, visitors were impressed by Arboleda’s beautiful Spanish-style architecture, featuring a skyloft tower, red-tile roofs, white exterior walls, wrought-iron patio railings, tile vents, iron exterior lamps, and other distinctive decorative touches.
Construction continues at the Arboleda apartments. High quality wood cabinets are installed with not just luxury in mind but practicality. While wood cabinets cost a little more in construction, they last for 30 years noticeably reducing maintenance and repair costs.
“The Spanish-style buildings are beautiful, the coverings over the windows are really quaint and I like all the iron decorations on the property,” said Selina R. Chavira, resident manager of Arboleda Senior Apartments. “The iron-work designs are very striking.”
In a nod to the San Gabriel Valley’s citrus-growing heritage, Arboleda, which means grove in Spanish, also has a large central courtyard that will be shaded by a large tree inside a circular planter.
“I really can’t wait for the big tree to be put in the front,” Selina Chavira said. “It will really be beautiful!”
Bath tubs and showers at Arboleda are very accessible with built in shower seats, several handrails and adjustable shower heads to aid seniors in comfort and necessity.
The upscale 74-unit Arboleda Senior Apartment community includes a large community room, fitness center, computer center, and library. Other senior-friendly amenities include an interior mail room, laundry room on each floor, corridors with secure handrails and two large elevators.
Chavira said she thinks the library and sky loft will be her favorite places at Arboleda Senior Apartments.
“The library and the sky loft are going to be amazing places for residents to unwind, relax, and spend time with a book,” she said. “The library includes a fireplace, and the sky loft will have a trellis with planters off to one side.”
“The library and the sky loft are going to be amazing places for residents to unwind, relax, and spend time with a book,” she said. “The library includes a fireplace, and the sky loft will have a trellis with planters off to one side.”
The well-designed apartment community offers one – and two – bedroom apartments perfect for seniors who enjoy high-quality living. The units come with refrigerators and safe, electric ranges, Selina Chavira said.
Arboleda Senior Apartments also feature controlled access to the building, and a first-floor management office.
Chavira said she’s looking forward to helping residents plant a thriving community garden.
Arboleda Senior Apartments are scheduled to be completed by early July, with move-in soon afterward.
The Apartments are close to medical centers, parks, shopping and dining and many other services that seniors regularly need and enjoy, Chavira said.
Area Seniors who want to make Arboleda Senior Apartments their home have begun the application process. “The Community is starting to come together, don’t wait to apply,” said Chavira.
The upscale 74-unit Arboleda Senior Apartment community includes two types of balcony with wrought iron railings, a large community room, fitness center, computer center, and library. Other senior-friendly amenities include an interior mail room, laundry room on each floor, corridors with secure handrails and two large elevators.
For more information go to ArboledaSeniorApts.com or call Resident Manager Selina Chavira at (626) 423-6695.
