Impact Grant

November’s Coachella Valley Spotlight Recipient is Hope Through Housing. Hope Through Housing is a nonprofit that works to end poverty by implementing programs that empower people to change communities. The nonprofit focuses on low-income households that earn less than 80 percent of the area median income. Their programs include on-sit preschools, after school programs, financial

October’s Coachella Valley Spotlight Recipient is Family YMCA of the Desert. Family YMCA of the Desert is a nonprofit that puts Christian principles into practice through programs that help build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. They offer childcare, art, basketball, flag football, other kinds of sports and fitness to the community. Family

September’s Coachella Valley Spotlight Recipient is About Families. About Families is a nonprofit that offers free classes for expecting parents. These classes include newborn care, breastfeeding basics, infant CPR and informed childbirth classes. They also have classes and groups for kids. They offer free parenting classes, a cooperative preschool, kids safety classes and certifications for

August’s Coachella Valley Spotlight Recipient is Senior Advocates of the Desert. Senior Advocates of the Desert is a nonprofit that advocates for low-income seniors in the Coachella Valley. Their vision is, “A community where every senior lives a secure and dignified life by having access to affordable healthcare, affordable housing and a livable income.” Last

July’s Coachella Valley Spotlight Recipient is Voices for Children. Voices for Children is a nonprofit that transforms the lives of abused, abandoned, or neglected children by providing them, court-appointed special advocates (CASAs). Voices for Children believes every child deserves a safe and permanent home. They plan to use the $25,000 grant from the H.N. and Frances

June’s Coachella Valley Spotlight Recipient is Catholic Charities. Catholic Charities is a nonprofit that provides social services for low-income families and those in crisis in our local communities. They have provided services in the Coachella Valley for over 35 years. Some of the ways they help people include: Family and community services such as homeless prevention,

May’s Coachella Valley Spotlight Recipient is Olive Crest. Olive Crest is a nonprofit that has served the Coachella Valley since 2001. Their mission is to prevent child abuse. They treat and educate children who are at-risk. Their award-winning programs help out over 400 families in the valley. Their vision is “A Strong Family for Every Child.” Their

April’s Coachella Valley Spotlight Recipient is Desert Autism Foundation. Desert Autism Foundation is a nonprofit that helps local families deal with the challenges of raising a child with autism by making speech and occupational therapies more affordable. They serve between 80 and 100 local families. The $25,000 grant from the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation will

March’s Coachella Valley Spotlight Recipient is Hidden Harvest. Hidden Harvest is a nonprofit that helps reduce hunger and improve health in the Coachella Valley. They do this by rescuing fresh local produce and delivering it to those in need. The Senior Markets serve approximately 1,500 low income seniors around Coachella Valley each month. The remainder of produce

February’s Coachella Valley Spotlight Recipient is Desert Ability Center. Desert Ability Center is a nonprofit that aims to help people living in the Coachella Valley with disabilities by providing them access to resources giving them independence, helps encourage empowerment and supports their inclusion. Many people benefit from Desert Ability Center from youth to seniors and veterans