For Coachella Valley residents with developmental and intellectual disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, epilepsy, and other conditions, acquiring independent learning skills, social innovation, and new pathways to employment is life-altering....
Thanks to the valiant efforts of locals and philanthropists, the iconic downtown Palm Springs Plaza Theatre appears to be heading toward a vibrant third act. “The current goal is to bring the theater back with respect to its look and feel of 1936, when it was...
All deserts have an oasis. In Coachella Valley, The Joslyn Center is one of them. Through its wide array of programs, partnerships, educational opportunities, and social services, the center helps the area’s elder population transform the aging experience into...
Nearly 50 years ago, a philharmonic concert took place at the Palm Springs High School auditorium with Los Angeles Philharmonic conductor Zubin Mehta holding the baton. Spearheaded by Dr. Mimi Rudulph and Nancy Alder Thornton, the event successfully launched the Palm...
Coachella Valley leaders and entrepreneurs benefit from vital creative support, thanks to Caravanserai Project. The hybrid social-impact venture energizes enterprising individuals and groups, supporting their entrepreneurial journeys through a variety of methods, but...
For the last two years, People’s Collective for Environmental Justice (PC4EJ) has been creating programs that address pollution, and systemic racism and encourage the community to advocate for their right to live in a healthy environment. The organization was formed...
