The Cause

Boo2Bullying

Whether you wear glasses, have an accent, or have a habit that’s perceived by others as a weakness, being a bully’s target can be traumatic, and the effects can be long-lasting.

Helping Kids and Families be Desi Strong

Desirae Ava Grace Cechin was born in Palm Springs in 2009. She went by the nickname Desi, which she insisted on from the time she could talk. A spirited and creative little girl, she was diagnosed with a rare childhood cancer in 2014.

UCPIE: A Thriving Local Organization

Canadian John Sprogis grew up with a younger sister, Michelle, who has Down syndrome. Michelle has lived a rich and purposeful life, thanks to progressive parents, tremendous support, and advocacy for people with disabilities.

Grey-Haired Heroes

When Aristotle McDaniel was a young man, he would take his grandfather, Jim, to Denny’s in Indio for breakfast each Wednesday.

Light and Joy: Modern Men – Coachella Valley Men’s Chorus

December days are the shortest but the brightest, and much of the light and joy is created by music.

Joshua Tree Writers Festival

It’s no secret that the Coachella Valley is a magnet for writers, radical thinkers, artists, and aesthetes. Artistic people are drawn to the majesty of the desert and the welcoming, creative community that has evolved here.

The Power of Flowers

The Alzheimer's Association California Southland Chapter is part of a larger, national organization headquartered in Chicago.

The Center of the Desert

A wide-ranging resource for the LGBTQ community, The Center has expanded its reach to the entire valley

Martha’s Village & Kitchen’s Enduring Mission

Sunflowers, Sunnylands and the Ukrainian Diaspora’s Resilience and Solidarity