#NeighborhoodHeroes: Neighbor plays piano for neighbors during the pandemic
Patrick Karst is a pianist in the Coachella Valley. He has been playing piano since he was four years old. He worked on cruise ships for many years.… Continue Reading
Our Neighborhood Heroes
#NeighborhoodHeroes: 14-year-old writes weekly letters to frontline workers
14-year old Faith Garza, living in the Coachella Valley, is taking initiative during the coronavirus pandemic to write thank you letters to frontline… Continue Reading
#NeighborhoodHeroes: Gramma Books, A YouTube channel to help overwhelmed students, teachers, and parents
A YouTube channel has been made by Judith Schliessmann, aka Gramma Books. Schliessmann has been a volunteer in schools from Indio to Palm Springs for… Continue Reading
La Quinta High School student holds supply drive for Saul Martinez Elementary School
Alyssa Torres is making a difference in the town she grew up in. “I wanted this to be about giving back to my old school,” Torres told News Channel… Continue Reading
Local cancer survivor recognized for exceptional work as an essential worker
Our neighborhood hero this week is an essential worker in Cathedral City. Griselda Govera is a breast cancer survivor working at the Food4Less… Continue Reading
Two sisters raise $5,000 for more PPE for Eisenhower Health
In our News Channel 3 Neighborhood Heroes segment we’re highlighting the work of two local sisters who saw a need for more personal protective… Continue Reading
Coral Mountain Foundation serves more than 10,000 meals in the east valley
The Coral Mountain Foundation is celebrating a major milestone of serving more than 10,000 meals to east valley residents. The organization held a… Continue Reading
#NeighborhoodHeroes: Indio Senior Center is giving away care packages to seniors
The Indio Senior center had their first care package giveaway in June where they gave out 500 packages to seniors. This month, Indio Senior Center is… Continue Reading
Ernie Ball offering free face masks for Coachella Valley residents
UPDATE 5/28/20: Ernie Ball Inc. is no longer taking requests at this time due to the overwhelming demand Original Story 5/26/20: Ernie Ball Inc., a… Continue Reading
Local agricultural nonprofits unite to feed East Valley farmworkers
Growing Coachella Valley kicked off our valley’s agricultural week by providing daily resources to our local farmer workers. On Thursday, the… Continue Reading
Coachella-based guitar string factory donates 400 face masks to ACT for MS
The Coachella-based Ernie Ball Guitar String Center made and donated 400 cloth face coverings to the clients and families of ACT for Multiple… Continue Reading
#NeighborhoodHeroes: Teacher finding creative ways to teach students with autism online
Students have continued their education online with schools closed. One teacher has been working tirelessly from home to keep her students with… Continue Reading
#NeighborhoodHeroes: Thousands of hot meals and face masks being donated in Indio
Chandi Group USA and members of the local Indian community worked together with the Sikh Temple Gurdwara Sahib Indio and the city of Indio to… Continue Reading
#NeighborhoodHeroes: Local businesses finding ways to stay open and help the community
Heroes come in all shapes and forms and News Channel 3 wants to highlight anyone who is helping, in whatever way they can, during the coronavirus… Continue Reading
#NeighborhoodHeroes: Palm Springs Supports Small Business is looking for volunteers
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, many small businesses are in need of help. A recent group called Palm Springs Supports Small Business has… Continue Reading
#NeighborhoodHeroes: Messages in yarn going up around Desert Hot Springs
A resident of Desert Hot Springs put up signs made out of yarn throughout the community. Stephanie Buriel calls herself a yarn bomber. She said you… Continue Reading
#NeighborhoodHeroes: Cathedral City High School band members get involved in the community
Cathedral City High Band members were tasked with community service projects prior to closures March 13th. The kids came up with a variety of… Continue Reading
#NeighborhoodHeroes: Martha’s Village and Kitchen
Martha’s Village & Kitchen is one of the largest providers of homeless services in the Coachella Valley and Riverside County. During the… Continue Reading
Procession honors valley healthcare workers and first responders
A procession made up of our local police and firefighters made its way through parts of Palm Desert and Rancho Mirage to show thanks to local first… Continue Reading
#NeighborhoodHeroes RV owners lending their RVs to healthcare workers to self-isolate after their shifts
Facebook group “RVs for MDs to Fight the Coronavirus Pandemic” started on March 24th, 2020. It is a group of people across the country that are… Continue Reading
#NeighborhoodHeroes: Custom apparel business in the Coachella Valley is now making face masks
Elaine Bordessa Newbrough has owned a Reversible Golf and Resortwear apparel company in the Coachella Valley for eleven years. Due to the COVID-19… Continue Reading
‘Pom Squad’ aims to cheer Coachella Valley with social distancing video
“The Pom Squad may be down right now because of COVID-19, but we’re not out!” said Terri Koepenick in an email to News Channel 3. Koepenick… Continue Reading
Xavier Prep student makes face shields for medical professionals
Bryan Change, a sophomore at Xavier College Prep, is doing his part to ensure our medical professionals stay safe while treating coronavirus… Continue Reading
#NeighborhoodHeroes: Coachella Valley Water District essential employees keeping water clean and safe
The Coachella Valley Water District and it’s essential employees are being highlighted as our neighborhood heroes. Their crews are working… Continue Reading
Eight4Nine starts ‘Good Deeds Friday’; delivers lunches to valley’s urgent-care centers
Staff at Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge in Palm Springs spent the day preparing and delivering lunches to all of the urgent care facilities in… Continue Reading
Fifth-grader 3D prints face shields for nurses
When fifth-grader Jacob Mariscal found out about the short supply of personal protective equipment for nurses, like his mom Anna, he wanted to… Continue Reading
#NeighborhoodHeroes: The nutrition team with DSUSD continues to pack and distribute thousands of meals a day
Many kids and their parents rely on school lunches to keep students fed during the week. Since the schools remain closed, staff in the nutrition… Continue Reading
#NeighborhoodHeroes: Mother and daughter make facemasks for DSUSD staff on the front lines
Mother and teacher with Palm Desert Middle School, Wende Hamann, and her daughter Karley, a student at La Quinta High School, are making facemasks… Continue Reading
Local Sikh community donates over 1,500 vegetarian meals
Our local Sikh community gave away over 1,500 vegetarian meals to medics, farmworkers, and families in need. Over the last three days, about 30… Continue Reading
Palm Desert Orthodontist uses 3D printer to make face masks for healthcare workers
The reusable face masks are being made by Palm Desert Orthodontist Doctor Morgan Moranda using the 3D Printer in his office which he usually uses to… Continue Reading