Barry Kielsmeier is Chairman of BCIS and is a 34 year resident of Huntington Beach. He is a graduate of USC and UC Berkeley and the former head of the Department of Harbor, Business and Transit for the City of Redondo Beach. Barry has been active in non profit causes and has been on the Board of Directors of Circulo De Amigas and Congregation B’nai Tzedek.
Beach Cities Interfaith Services provides micro-grants (averaging $800-$1,000) to keep our home-challenged neighbors housed. To ensure accountability and maximize impact, BCIS pays funds directly to the landlords or vendors. A small gift can open the door to stability, safety, and a second chance to individuals, children and their families, single women, seniors, and veterans who are on the verge of losing their housing due to job loss, medical expenses, or another unforeseen event.