Guide Dogs of the Desert is a nonprofit that provides the blind with mobility and independence all at no cost to the student. Ryan Fox is a graduate of the organization and just celebrated two years with his guide dog, Tia. He is also the Alumni Relations Assistant for GDD. “Expansion on my independent life,
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November’s Coachella Valley Spotlight Recipient is Food Now. Food Now is a non-profit with the mission to improve the quality of life in the Coachella Valley by providing food assistance, community outreach, and support services. It has been serving the valley for more than 30 years. With the $25,000 Coachella Valley Spotlight grant, Food Now
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October’s Coachella Valley Spotlight Recipient is the Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs. The BGCPS is a non-profit with the mission to support and inspire young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. During the pandemic, the club has been unable to host traditional fundraising events. So the organization plans
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Variety, the Children’s Charity of the Desert received a $10,000 surprise grant from the H.N. and Frances C. Berger foundation, in partnership with News Channel 3. The organization works to provide access to support and equipment for children whose lives have been touched by illness, disability or disadvantage. Variety has just expanded into a new
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September’s Coachella Valley Spotlight Recipient is the Alzheimer’s Association Coachella Valley Branch. The Alzheimer’s Association Coachella Valley Branch is a nonprofit that aims to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia by investing in research, encouraging risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support for community members. The Alzheimer’s Association has been serving the
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Soroptimist House of Hope received a $10,000 surprise grant from the Coachella Valley Spotlight. The organization helps transform the lives of women who struggle with substance abuse. One of those women was Lupe Stoneburner, the organization’s director. “I had nothing. I had absolutely nothing. I was 33 years old and had absolutely nothing to show
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The Coachella Valley Spotlight Grant recipient this month is the Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital Indio Clinic. The Jill and Barry Golden Pavilion opened three years ago and is a crucial part of the family and pediatric healthcare for the entire Valley. Many families who once traveled all the way to Loma Linda and back
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Musical Theatre University was surprised with a show-stealing $10,000 check from the Coachella Valley Spotlight Grant. “All the work you’ve done, and even in the beginning of COVID, and helping all the kids and families, we just wanted to help and whatever you’re doing going forward, so this $10,000 is operational expenses for you,” said
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Our June Coachella Valley Spotlight grant recipient is Mama’s House Palm Desert, which provides housing for women in crisis pregnancies, as well as counseling services and better-parenting services for families. The home can house up to ten women, and plans are in place to enlarge the facility to accommodate up to twenty women in need.
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May’s Coachella Valley Spotlight recipient is Elder Love USA, Inc. Elder Love USA, Inc.’s mission is to ensure that older adults live safe and happy lives in their own homes for as long as possible. May is “Older Americans Month.” They plan to put the $25,000 grant from the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation
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April’s Coachella Valley Spotlight recipient is Southern California Mountains Foundation Urban Conservation Corps. Southern California Mountains Foundation Urban Conservation Corps trains young people to become self-sufficient through public lands-related workforce employment training. April 22 is Earth Day and in honor of this the nonprofit organization will be restoring public lands and bringing awareness to environmental
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March Coachella Valley Spotlight recipient: Coachella Valley Boxing Club and Fitness Center. The Lee Espinoza Coachella Valley Boxing Club and Fitness Center is a nonprofit dedicated to fitness training and mentoring to the youth of the Coachella Valley. For over 40 years, Lee Espinoza has dedicated his life to the youth of the Coachella Valley
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February’s Coachella Valley Spotlight Recipient is Family Health & Support Network Inc. Family Health & Support Network Inc. is a nonprofit that leads and supports a network of compassionate people in the provision of quality programs and services that empower vulnerable children, youth, and families. They plan to put the $25,000 grant from the H.N.
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January’s Coachella Valley Spotlight Recipient is the Cathedral City Senior Center. The Cathedral City Senior Center is a nonprofit that helps improve the quality of life for seniors 50+ living in Cathedral City and surrounding communities. Their purpose is to assist all seniors from those who are active to those who are home-bound. They do this
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