Impact Grant

February’s Coachella Valley Spotlight grant of $ 25,000 from the H.N & Frances C. Berger Foundation goes to the local nonprofit Drone Flyers Academy. It’s a chance for students to take flight. DFA gives hands-on drone flight training to underserved communities in the valley. Sebastian Galve was one of the students who participated in the

The Coachella Valley Spotlight recipient for January 2023 is the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert. The museum is a resource for children and families to experience the joy of learning about themselves and the world around them. The museum inspires personal growth by engaging curiosity and creativity through hands-on explorations of exhibits and programs.

December’s Coachella Valley Spotlight recipient is the local nonprofit Desert Best Friend’s Closet. The organization helps clients be successful while looking for employment. Anyone in need is provided with a variety of professional clothing, from male and female clothes to shoes and jewelry. In 2008, Desert Best Friend’sloset surveyed human resources representatives in the Coachella

Local nonprofit Shay’s Warriors’ mission is to inspire, inform, empower and help heal cancer survivors and their families through health, fitness, and the mind-body connection. Shay’s Warriors-life after cancer was founded in 2018 when Shay Moraga was told there was “no evidence of disease.” While usually celebrated, the nonprofit says the reality is no one

Local nonprofit Ronnie’s House For Hope was surprised with a $10,000 grant. It’s all made possible by the Coachella Valley Spotlight grant: a partnership between News Channel 3 and H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation. It recognizes local nonprofits making a difference in the community. Catharine Reed and Mike Stutz from the Berger Foundation and Kent Kay with News Channel

Local nonprofit Desert X was surprised with a $10,000 grant. It’s all made possible by the Coachella Valley Spotlight grant: a partnership between News Channel 3 and H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation. It recognizes local nonprofits making a difference in the community. Catharine Reed and Mike Stutz from the Berger Foundation and Kent Kay with News Channel 3

Local nonprofit Children’s Playtime Productions was surprised with $10,000. It’s all made possible by the Coachella Valley Spotlight grant: a partnership between News Channel 3 and H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation. It recognizes local nonprofits making a difference in the community. Catharine Reed and Mike Stutz from the Berger Foundation and Kent Kay with News Channel 3 surprised

Local non-profit Create Center for the Arts has expanded its impact thanks to the $ 25,000 Coachella Valley Spotlight Grant. The Center has been able to give more locals a chance to make their creative vision a reality. “The really cool thing is it allows for people to do more experimentation– because a lot of