FY 2025-2026 Community Assistance Grant Program Applications — Cathedral City City Council, June 25, 2025

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1 Describe Brieﬂy How The Requested Funds Will Be Used:
2025 Grant Proposal Update for 65Check: Senior Call Check This year, Cathedral City Senior Center and 65Check are proud to take the next step together:
demonstrating a real -world model of how proactive wellness calls can transform aging in place for Cathedral City's seniors.

Thanks to last year's support, we laid the groundwork —integrating 65Check’s cutting-edge senior wellness call technology into our new MidValley Wellness Center program. We assessed community needs through the Edmundo & Herlinda Carrillo Equity in Aging Initiative, listening directly to seniors, families, and caregivers. We educate the public at the senior center and across different sites about the power of consistent connection to combat isolation, loneliness, and undetected health issues.

In 2025, we are ready to activate a full demonstration project in Cathedral City, with the Senior Center as the anchor site.

The requested funds will directly support implementing 65Check's wellness call services for our local seniors—targeting those most at risk of isolation, food insecurity, and health crises.

Once a Friendly Caller volunteer task force is created to make outg oing calls, the senior center will begin signing residents up for this free service and ensuring that no one in Cathedral City falls through the cracks.

This demonstration project will serve as a vital proof of concept: showing that even in a small city like Cathedral City, regular, professional wellness calls can catch red ﬂags early, connect seniors to help faster, reduce hospitalizations, and improve quality of life.

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It’s a simple but powerful idea—one conversation at a time, we keep people safer, healthier, and more connected to the community they love.

Your investment this year will not only support Cathedral City’s most vulnerable residents— it will help build a replicable, sustainable model for regular wellness calls in communities across the Valley.

2 Other Funding Sources: From Whom, How Much Requested, And How Much Committed? How Will Our Contribution Leverage Or Match These Other Funds? 65Check continues to beneﬁt from strong local partnerships. The Cathedral City Senior Center contributed $1,000 in direct support and is actively assisting with additional fundraising to sustain and grow the program. Together, we secured a $25,000 proof -of- concept grant from the RAP Foundation, which helped us begin integration with the Senior Center’s new MidValley Wellness Center.

Importantly, the City's support last year was successfully leveraged to raise an additional $5,000 in private contributions, while also giving the project critical credibility and visibility.

Thanks to this momentum, there is now strong interest from funde rs, partners, and the broader community to see the 65Check model fully demonstrated and successfully scaled.

Funding this proposal will allow Cathedral City to continue leading the way in innovative, proactive senior wellness—building a model others across the Valley can follow.

Our signature service is the Senior Call Check program: a complimentary, daily wellness call powered by IBM’s Watson technology. Each call offers not just a safety check -in, but cognitive engagement through conversation and trivia designed to stimulate men tal acuity and emotional well-being. If a senior does not respond after multiple attempts, designated 65 Check V3610
contacts and/or local authorities are immediately notiﬁed, ensuring rapid intervention and support.

We are a volunteer -driven organization with strong ties to the community. Our leadership includes Bill Miller of Cathedral City as Board Chair, along with Vic Ide and Geoff Corbin from the Cathedral City Senior Center, reinforcing our close collaboration with one of the Valley’s most respected senior-serving agencies.

Over the past year, we have strengthened our model through conversations with similar projects nationwide, learning from their experiences and best practices. Locally, interest from residents, caregivers, and community agencies has been overwhelming—conﬁrming a clear and urgent need for consistent, trusted daily check-ins.

The COVID-19 pandemic made the devastating effects of isolation impossible to ignore. In response, 65Check has emerged as an essential innovation in aging services: a low- cost, high-impact way to keep seniors connected, safe, and emotionally supported—rega rdless of their income, language, or living situation.

Today, through a deepening partnership with the Cathedral City Senior Center and growing local demand, we are proud to lead the demonstration of a scalable, sustainable model for proactive senior wellness—designed by and for the communities we serve.

4 What Are The Speciﬁc Community Needs Or Problems That You Are Trying To Address Through The Proposed Service/Program/Event?
loneliness among seniors, especially those living alone. Decades of research—and the lived experience of the COVID -19 pandemic —c o n ﬁ r m t h a t i s o l a t i o n l e a d s t o h i g h e r r i s k s o f depression, anxiety, heart disease, dementia, and premature death among older adults.

Our Senior Call Check program is a simple but powerful intervention. Through daily, automated wellness calls —enhanced with cognitive engagement like trivia and conversation starters —we provide meaningful social interaction, regular mental stimulation, and a vital safety net for seniors who may otherwise be invisible in the community.

Beyond emotional well-being, we also address physical safety. If a senior misses a call, our system triggers a prompt response—alerting designated family, friends, or local authorities to check on their welfare. This rapid-response design ensures that isol ated seniors are not left alone in crisis.
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In Cathedral City and the broader Coachella Valley, these needs are especially acute. Many seniors are aging in place without nearby family support, and economic and language barriers often prevent them from accessing traditional services. Our model is int entionally low-barrier, culturally responsive, and scalable to meet seniors where they are —whether English-speaking, Spanish-speaking, or living in underserved or rural areas.

By expanding 65Check through the Cathedral City Senior Center’s MidValley Wellness Center, we are working to create a stronger, more connected, and safer aging community.

Our goal is simple: no senior should feel forgotten, unsafe, or alone.

1. Reduce Loneliness and Isolation: By providing daily social interaction through our calls, we will decrease feelings of loneliness and social disconnection among seniors — strengthening emotional health, improving mood, and building a stronger sense of community belonging.

2. Enhance Cognitive Health: Each call will include trivia and conversation starters designed to stimulate memory, critical thinking, and attention —helping delay cognitive decline and keeping seniors mentally active and engaged.

3. Improve Safety and Rapid Response: Our automated system monitors well -being daily.

Missed calls trigger immediate follow -up with designated contacts or local authorities, ensuring seniors who may fall ill or face emergencies are quickly reached.

4. Expand Access to Supportive Services: Through integration with the Cathedral City Senior Center and the MidValley Wellness Center, participants will also be connected to vital health care, social services, and public health resources —broadening their safety net far beyond the call itself.

Impact and Reach: By the conclusion of this pilot year, we aim to:
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• Enroll at least 150 Cathedral City seniors in the Senior Call Check program • Conduct community surveys to reﬁne and tailor the service based on local needs • Host multiple public outreach events to educate residents about the program and its beneﬁts
• Integrate Senior Call Check as a core offering of the MidValley Wellness Center Long-Term Goals: Over time, we expect to see:
• A measurable reduction in emergency incidents among participants • Documented improvements in reported mental health and well-being • A replicable model that other communities across California can adopt Our objectives directly align with the needs identiﬁed in Question #4: providing daily human connection, cognitive engagement, enhanced safety measures, and better access to the broader community care network. Through this simple but powerful program, we aim to ensure that no senior in Cathedral City feels forgotten—and every senior feels seen, valued, and supported.

6 If Your Program Costs More Than You Are Requesting From The Community Assistance P r o g r a m , H o w D o Y o u P l a n T o P a y F o r T h e A d d i t i o n a l C o s t s ? W h a t S t e p s H a v e Y o u Already Taken To Get Additional Funds Or In-Kind Support If Necessary? Diverse Funding Sources: We actively pursue grants from philanthropic organizations, government agencies, and private foundations focused on senior care, digital health innovation, and community well-being to build a stable, diversiﬁed funding base, but i t is a fairly low-cost operation. The cost is in the startup and getting the word out.

Effectiv e Use of Artiﬁcial Intel ligence: B y lev er aging advanced AI technology in our Senior Call Check system, we are able to offer a high-impact, scalable service with minimal staffing overhead, ensuring that donor and grant dollars are maximized toward direct client engagement rather than administrative costs.

In-Kind Donations and Volunteer Support: We actively seek in-kind support such as donated office space, technology infrastructure, and professional services. Volunteers play a crucial role in program delivery, helping manage operations, outreach, and administrative tasks. Our partnership with the Cathedral City Senior Center has been pivotal in this area—providing both volunteer support and in-kind administrative assistance. 65 Check V3610
Strategic Partnership Development: We are currently working toward becoming an official partner of the Senior Center’s new MidValley Wellness Center. If ﬁnalized, this partnership would provide 65Check with free office space and additional operational support, signiﬁcantly reducing our ﬁxed costs and allowing us to dedicate more resources directly to senior services.

Steps Already Taken:
• We have submitted multiple grant applications speciﬁcally aligned with funders’ priorities in elder care, technology access, and community health innovation. • Our most recent fundraising event surpassed its goal, conﬁrming strong community buy - in. We are building on this success with a plan for additional fundraising and visibility efforts in 2025.

Through these efforts, we are building a sustainable, efficient model that adapts to evolving community needs while ensuring that every dollar invested produces maximum impact for Cathedral City’s seniors.

Our strategic plan includes expanding revenue -generating activities that align with our mission, such as partnerships with health systems, senior service providers, and municipalities that recognize the value of proactive wellness outreach. These efforts will not only sustain the Senior Call Check program but also strengthen 65Check’s long-term role as a vital resource promoting senior health, independence, and safety across California.

Momentum for 65Check is growing. Through our partnership with the Cathedral City Senior Center and its MidValley Wellness Center, we have secured critical in -kind support, including free office space and operational assistance, which dramatically reduces overhead and strengthens ﬁnancial sustainability.
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Following successful demonstration and data collection through our pilot phase, our ultimate goal is for 65Check to be positioned for official adoption as a vendor by the State of California, senior living providers, and local governments seeking cost-effective solutions to address isolation, cognitive decline, and emergency risk among aging populations.

Until then, we will continue leveraging our partnerships, volunteer support, diversiﬁed fundraising efforts, and strong community engagement to ensure that the Senior Call Check program remains a trusted, sustainable service for Cathedral City and beyond.

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We are incredibly excited about the work we've accomplished since last year, and even more energized for what’s ahead. Thanks to the support and encouragement of partners like Cathedral City, we’ve made major strides in turning 65Check into a nearly operat ional, community-ready service.

Over the past year, we developed a suite of professional collateral materials to support community education and engagement, including:
• 65Check: How It Works – Frequently Asked Questions designed to make enrollment easy and build user conﬁdence, especially among seniors and their families. • A Wellness Guide for First Responders that clearly outlines how we collaborate with local public safety teams when a wellness check is needed, ensuring fast, coordinated responses. • Branding and Logo Development to give 65Check a recognizable, trusted public presence. • Training Materials to support consistent, high- quality outreach and operations as we expand.

The goal is to make 65Check a recognizable, respected name, that our community is eager utilize.

With the Senior Center’s MidValley Wellness Center now offering us a potential official partnership, including free office space and support, we are well -positioned to launch and sustain this vital program at a larger scale. Cathedral City’s consistent support for innovation and senior wellness has been inspiring and essential to getting us to this point.

We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to continue this work together—and we are ready to roll up our sleeves and make a tangible difference for the seniors of Cathedral City and, eventually, across the Valley. Thank you for your trust and partnership.

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1 Describe Brieﬂy How The Requested Funds Will Be Used:

Funds will be used to pay for direct services to Cathedral City clients: services include strength training, gym membership at In-Shape in Cathedral City, adaptive yoga, circulation therapies, one-on-one mental health therapies, and educational workshops. Cathedral City clients receive services free of charge. We will also provide mobility aids as needed: walkers, wheelchairs, motorized wheelchairs, canes, etc.

2 Other Funding Sources: From Whom, How Much Requested, And How Much Committed? How Will Our Contribution Leverage Or Match These Other Funds? Auen Foundation - $10,000; Bighorn Cares: 11,000; City of Palm Desert - $5,000; Grace Helen Spearman Foundation - $7,500; Barker Foundation - $10,000; RAP Foundation - $5,000; Houston Family Foundation - $12,000; Fundraising Events: $115,000;

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connected to any national organization. There is one paid Latina staff member, a volunteer board of directors, and a handful of service volunteers. ACT for MS works with local gyms, physical & mental health therapists, & medical agencies to provide these services. The only requirement to become a client is CV residency and a letter from a neurologist verifying that the client has Multiple Sclerosis. Most clients are 55 or older, 65% are female; 73% are low income.

4 What Are The Speciﬁc Community Needs Or Problems That You Are Trying To Address Through The Proposed Service/Program/Event?
MS is usually diagnosed between 20 and 40, affecting a person's most productive working years. Many are forced to go on disability because they cannot hold down full working schedules. MS affects each person differently. Before ACT for MS, clients were t old to go home and be a "couch potato" . "You will need a wheelchair in 2 years. " We have clients who are still walking after 9 years of using our programs. We know that working out helps the body ﬁght the side effects of multiple sclerosis. Physical training helps clients' balance, ﬂexibility, mobility and core muscle strength. ACT for MS programs reduce hospital and urgent care visits, saving the county money. HARC did a 4 year study, proving that ﬁrst time clients improved 36% overall on ﬂexibility, m obility and balance. Ongoing clients only saw a 1/2 percent decline year over year. Mental health therapies offset depression; educational gettogethers offset emotional isolation.

We have 6 clients who live in Cathedral City. Full services per client costs approximately $2,252 per year. These clients receive free weekly services, based o n their physical and emotional needs. These are customized to each client. Local neurologists have ACT for MS brochures and refer new clients to us. We don't know how many new clients will approach us in the next 12 months. We usually have a waiting list o f 2 to 4 clients. All funds received from Cathedral City will only be used to pay for Cathedral City clients' services.

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6 If Your Program Costs More Than You Are Requesting From The Community Assistance P r o g r a m , H o w D o Y o u P l a n T o P a y F o r T h e A d d i t i o n a l C o s t s ? W h a t S t e p s H a v e Y o u Already Taken To Get Additional Funds Or In-Kind Support If Necessary? ACT for MS holds at least 2 fundraisers per year and applies for grants on an ongoing basis.

Our number 1 goal is to provide free services for the clients. We recently relocated offices to reduce overhead. We only have one paid staff person, again to keep overhead low, and to make sure that our funds are spent delivering client services. Our current location is being d e m o l i s h e d t o m a k e w a y f o r t h e n e w P a l m D e s e r t l i b r a r y , s o w e a r e u s i n g a P O B o x f o r correspondence, as we will be moving within the next 4 months. Fortunately, clients receive services off site or in their home, if they are bed-bound.

We know that ACT for MS makes a difference in our clients' lives. Clients have also told us that our services help extend their lives by at least 5 years.

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Alzheimers Coachella Valley V3245

1 Describe Brieﬂy How The Requested Funds Will Be Used:

Alzheimer's Coachella Valley (ACV) is requesting funds to support the continuation and expansion of our vital Club Journey program. Club Journey serves as an essential safeguard against the profound social isolation and loneliness experienced by a growing number of Cathedral City residents and other Coachella Valley individuals living with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other cognitive impairments, as well as their caregivers.

This program directly beneﬁts Cathedral City by:
• Providing much-needed support to its residents facing the challenges of dementia. • Enhancing the quality of life for individuals and families affected by dementia through the reduction of social isolation and promotion of overall well-being. • Creating a crucial linkage to ACV’s 14 other programs and 19 support groups, ensuring a holistic and integrated approach to care. This linkage directly beneﬁts Cathedral City residents by connecting them with a broader system of support. • Contributing to the education of future healthcare professionals who may serve the community. Club Journey provides a unique opportunity for these professionals to gain valuable experience and understanding of dementia care, ultimately beneﬁting Cathedral City's healthcare future.

Club Journey also provides a unique training opportunity for College of the Desert nursing students. This hands -on experience allows students to develop essential skills in client engagement, gain critical insights into participant safety considerations, and deepen their understanding of the multifaceted mental and physical effects of Alzheimer’s and dementia, including their impact on caregivers. Club Journey ‘s rotation fulﬁlls a key mental health

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requirement within the third-semester nursing curriculum. It should be noted that the COD Nursing Program requested that AVC double the number of student nurses it trains beginning in the 2025/2026 school year.

Club Journey is more than just a program; it's a lifeline that connects vulnerable individuals and families to a broader system of care and support, directly addressing the challenges of dementia within Cathedral City while also investing in the future of its healthcare workforce.

2 Other Funding Sources: From Whom, How Much Requested, And How Much Committed? How Will Our Contribution Leverage Or Match These Other Funds? The project budget for FY 2025-26 is $352,000.

Funders include:

Rupe Foundation - $35,000 pending renewal
Houston Foundation - $40,000 committed
Bighorn Cares - $10,000 committed
RAP - $10,000 committed
Morongo Band of Mission Indians - $5,000 committed
Auen Foundation - $40,000 committed
Berger Foundation - $40,000 committed
In-Kind Monthly lunch sponsorships - $5,800 committed
Various valley cities - Committed Cities $10,000 - La Quinta, and Rancho Mirage.

ACV fundraisers and donations - $100,000 anticipated
Other anticipated grant opportunities throughout the year, are to include various valley cities Palm Desert, Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City and other funding sources - over $30,000 to be submitted based on grant cycles.

Cathedral City's funds will be leveraged in partnership with the above supporters to provide services.

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served or targeted: geographical area, neighborhood, ethnicity, or other factors that identify your service/program to the community.)
Alzheimer's Coachella Valley (ACV) is a dedicated 501(c)(3) nonproﬁt organization founded in 2017 to directly address the growing needs of individuals in the Coachella Valley living with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other cognitive impairments, as well as t heir invaluable care partners. Recognizing a gap in local, direct support services distinct from national research organizations, ACV was established by community members passionate about providing practical and compassionate assistance to their neighbors.

ACV operates a comprehensive service model guided by best practices and standards of care established by leading authorities such as the American Medical Association, National Institute of Aging, and National Association of Health Professionals. Our dedica ted team comprises a full -time Program Director who oversees all program operations and ensures quality service delivery. We also have two full -time Spanish-speaking staff members, including a vital bilingual Outreach Specialist who focuses on engaging and supporting our signiﬁcant Latinx community within the Coachella Valley. Contract support includes an experienced Executive Consultant, a Development Director focused on fundraising sustainability, and a part -time Grant Writer. Crucially, the delivery of all our 14 evidence - based programs and services, including Club Journey, our free cognitive diagnostic Screening Center (the only one of its kind in the Coachella Valley), and 19 support groups, is facilitated by a dedicated and trained team of expert volunteers.

Our service delivery is geographically focused on the entire Coachella Valley, encompassing communities like Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Indio, Mecca and Coachella. While our programs are open to all residents, we have traditionally served a diverse population reﬂecting the demographics of the Valley. This includes a signiﬁcant proportion of older adults, with the majority of our diagnosed clients being 75 years of age or older (approximately 76%), and a notable segment (arou nd 20%) aged 65- 74. Recognizing the economic realities of our community, we actively serve low to moderate -income individuals, with nearly half of our diagnosed clients insured by Medi-Cal. Our bilingual staff and culturally sensitive programs ensure that our services are accessible and relevant to the Valley's substantial Latinx population, addressing language barriers and cultural nuances in care and support. ACV is deeply embedded in the Coachella Valley community.

4 What Are The Speciﬁc Community Needs Or Problems That You Are Trying To Address Through The Proposed Service/Program/Event?
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People with Alzheimer's, dementia and other cognitive impairments frequently suffer social isolation and loneliness due to symptoms like difficulty remembering people and events, an increased fear of falling, and frightening behavioral changes. Caregivers often feel overwhelmed by their roles, especially as symptoms worsen. Feelings of loss and grief prevent care partners from reaching out to others. These challenges cause support networks to shrink, which increases anxiety, depression, and contributes to a poorer quality of life. In the U.S., Alzheimer's is the ﬁfth leading cause of death for people aged 65 and older; in the Coachella Valley, a full 25% of the population is aged 65 or over. And of great concern, in California, Alzheimer's cases are expecte d t o i n c r e a s e b y m o r e t h a n 2 0 % i n t h e n e x t ﬁ v e years. To meet the current and growing need, Club Journey, a free program offered to all Coachella Valley residents, was created speciﬁcally to improve socialization, promote cognitive function, provide emotional support and educate those with cognitive impairment diagnoses and their partners.

A second vital community need the program addresses is the lack of professional healthcare workers in the Coachella Valley. As noted by OneFutureCV .org, local hospitals are already experiencing a signiﬁcant shortage of nurses and 20% of RNs are approaching retirement.

These shortages will impact the healthcare all local residents will be able to receive. Through our partnership with COD, nursing students are given the unique opportunity to interact with clients and their caregivers in a safe, social environment to learn more about their health and mental health needs and issues.

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For individuals with cognitive impairments, symptoms such as difficulty remembering people and events lead to withdrawal from social interactions due to embarrassment and confusion. An increased fear of falling further limits their engagement in community activities. Moreover, frightening behavioral changes can alienate them from former social circles. These factors combine to create a signiﬁcant risk of isolation, leading to increased anxiety, depression, and a demonstrably poorer quality of life. Resear ch has ﬁrmly linked social isolation and loneliness to accelerated cognitive decline, a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, and even increased mortality rates. Given the substantial senior population within the Coachella Valley, including Cathedral City, the need for accessible and effective interventions is paramount.

Simultaneously, caregivers often feel intensely overwhelmed by their expanding responsibilities, especially as the cognitive impairment of their loved one progresses. The feelings of loss and grief associated with the changing relationship and the decline of their loved one frequently prevent care partners from reaching out for support themselves. This leads to caregiver burnout, increased stress, anxiety, and depression, further shrinking their own already strained support networks. ACV's 19 vital support groups will provide a crucial lifeline for these Cathedral City residents, offering essential emotional and informational resources, fostering a supportive community, and reducing feelings of isolation.

A signiﬁcant obstacle in addressing these interconnected needs is the lack of affordable and accessible services speciﬁcally designed to combat social isolation and loneliness in this population. While ACV offers a broad range of support through its 14 programs, including cognitive stimulation, art therapy, respite care, and educational workshops, Club Journey provides a focused and consistent opportunity for social engagement tailored to the speciﬁc needs of individuals with cognitive impairments. By ex tending access to Club Journey, alongside our comprehensive suite of programs and support groups, we aim to create a robust and integrated network of care for Cathedral City residents affected by dementia.

Our efforts directly confront the problems of social isolation and caregiver burden by providing a ACV’s free, structured, and supportive environment through Club Journey, actively promoting ACV’s socialization, stimulating cognitive function, offering cru cial emotional support and providing valuable education for both individuals with cognitive impairment diagnoses and their care partners in Cathedral City. As a key component of ACV's comprehensive service array, this expanded outreach to Cathedral City will be a vital Alzheimers Coachella Valley V3245
effort against the devastating consequences of social isolation and loneliness for this vulnerable population within the city.

Provide education to 120 COD nursing students.

Quantitatively, our 2024-25 objectives are to:
- Provide our free Club Journey program each Tuesday and Thursday for 50 of 52 weeks; - Serve 200 participants, including 50 who are residents of Cathedral City.

Qualitatively, our 2025-26 objectives are to:
1) increase socialization, 2) reduce loneliness, 3) improve cognition, 4) improve ﬁtness, 5) reduce anxiety and depression among participants. -

We measure success through surveys, staff observations and self -reports. On a one to ﬁve scale, with ﬁve as the highest quality. ACV strives to prove a satisfaction rating of 85% and above.

6 If Your Program Costs More Than You Are Requesting From The Community Assistance P r o g r a m , H o w D o Y o u P l a n T o P a y F o r T h e A d d i t i o n a l C o s t s ? W h a t S t e p s H a v e Y o u Already Taken To Get Additional Funds Or In-Kind Support If Necessary? As provided in #2 above, we have applied for a number of grants and will continue to do so throughout the year. In addition, we will solicit contributions from donors and board members, and host our annual fundraiser, Endless Possibilities, which will also support program costs. We beneﬁt from the in-kind support of numerous dedicated volunteers with expertise in the medical ﬁeld, social work and education providing over 4,500 hours of direct program service.

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It should be noted that ACV has active collaborations with the Cathedral City Senior Center, local congregations, medical providers, etc.

The progression of Alzheimer's disease is highly individual, and the duration of each stage can vary. On average, individuals may live for 8-10 years after diagnosis.

Currently, there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, and treatments focus on managing symptoms and slowing the progression of cognitive decline. Understanding the nature and course of Alzheimer's is crucial for providing appropriate support and care to individuals and their families throughout their journey with the disease.

Currently Alzheimer’s is rated as the 3rd cause of death of seniors in Riverside and 4th in the Coachella Valley.

ACV acts as vital hub of support, information, and advocacy for the Alzheimer's and dementia community . ACV ﬁlls the critical gaps in care and works tirelessly to improve the lives of those affected by this devastating disease.

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1 Describe Brieﬂy How The Requested Funds Will Be Used:

The funds will be used to go to Veterans Village in Cathedral City on Landau As we did last year, and received $1,200 from the grant, provided laundry money for their washer/dryers, that use only quarters
The money will be running out in May.

The veterans and speaking with the property manager, they all really appreciate it

2 Other Funding Sources: From Whom, How Much Requested, And How Much Committed? How Will Our Contribution Leverage Or Match These Other Funds? We have no other commitments from any other orgaization, other than ours.

It is our Mission to continue to provide to the needy

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There has been a rising need for donations to veterans and community. So unnecessary homeless
We frequently go the parks, hang outs for homeless and veteran's homes to provide them with food, linen, etc

4 What Are The Speciﬁc Community Needs Or Problems That You Are Trying To Address Through The Proposed Service/Program/Event?
The needs are many. From laundry money, help stock the Veterans Village pantry.

Continue to donation Holiday foods
Emergency Relief Fund's
29 Palms Military Base
USO
Funeral expenses
Medical Equipment
Medical Expenses

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6 If Your Program Costs More Than You Are Requesting From The Community Assistance P r o g r a m , H o w D o Y o u P l a n T o P a y F o r T h e A d d i t i o n a l C o s t s ? W h a t S t e p s H a v e Y o u Already Taken To Get Additional Funds Or In-Kind Support If Necessary? We hold Events during the year that help build our funds Annual Poppy mailings to our members
Veterans day collect donations

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The greatest reward is to see the smiling faces on the veterans, children's, families faces when we walk up with food, laundry money
They say "Look! there are the people that help us with food and laundry!" Angel View V75

1 Describe Brieﬂy How The Requested Funds Will Be Used:

All funds awarded will be utilized to provide direct client beneﬁt through the provision of individualized case management services to Cathedral City families who are struggling to raise children with disabilities. 300 case management hours will be provided by one of Angel View's bilingual social workers in order to reduce isolation and loneliness.

2 Other Funding Sources: From Whom, How Much Requested, And How Much Committed? How Will Our Contribution Leverage Or Match These Other Funds? Barker Foundation- $25,000 Received
Desert Healthcare District- $86,000 Approval
RAP Foundation- $38,000 Approved
Anderson Childrens Foundation-$20,000

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the Developmentally Disabled) that emulate a family environment and a Congregate Living Health Facility for ventilator dependent clients with muscular dystrophy (96 residential clients). Day Program: We offer a therapeutic weekday Day Program for up to 105 adults with developmental disabilities. We provide transportation to clients of our homes and Day Program. Outreach: Through our Children's Outreach Program, we provide a range of free services and support 600+ local families who are struggling to care fo r and raise their children with developmental and physical disabilities. Nearly all are low or very low income.

4 What Are The Speciﬁc Community Needs Or Problems That You Are Trying To Address Through The Proposed Service/Program/Event?
Angel View's Outreach Program was created to help Coachella Valley families struggling to raise children with Disabilities 13 years ago. For this Project, we will target families in Cathedral City to provide 300 case management hours. Four full -time case managers(community navigators) will help parents take actions to improve their children's access to primary and specialty medical care, support groups and community activities.

Actions include: helping parents ﬁnd and apply for various safety net services and health insurance; IEP support; client advocacy when families are denied beneﬁts or insurance claims; mileage reimbursement for miles traveled accessing specialty pediatric care and activities; and mini -grants for medical equipment, communication devic es, supplies and services not covered by Medi -Cal or other insurance. The Outreach program has evolved over the 13 years and after the pandemic there is a need to reduce loneliness and isolation experienced by families raising children with disabilities,

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Further complicating the issue, many families are unaware that they could qualify for beneﬁts that would improve their access to care. Others don't know how to apply or give up after being denied. To improve access to health services, local families raising children with disabilities need and beneﬁt from one-on-one bilingual assistance and advocacy.

Angel View's Outreach Program was created 13 years ago to help local families struggling to raise children with disabilities. ALL SERVICES ARE FREE to participants.

6 If Your Program Costs More Than You Are Requesting From The Community Assistance P r o g r a m , H o w D o Y o u P l a n T o P a y F o r T h e A d d i t i o n a l C o s t s ? W h a t S t e p s H a v e Y o u Already Taken To Get Additional Funds Or In-Kind Support If Necessary? The Outreach Program is completely funded by philanthropy and we have applied for additional grants and promote individual donations to the program.

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Angel View has received a two year grant from the Desert Healthcare District to reduce loneliness and isolation in the Coachella Valley. The grant funding from Cathedral City will help to further this mission in the Coachella Valley.

Assistance League of Coachella Valley V102

1 Describe Brieﬂy How The Requested Funds Will Be Used:

In 2025-2026, through our Operation School Bell program, we will clothe and provide hygiene supplies to approximately 1,600 under -served, under -represented, low -income PSUSD elementary students. Of these 1,600 students, 400 -475 will be students in the foll owing Cathedral City schools: Agua Caliente, Cathedral City, Landau, Rio Vista and Sunny Sands.

T h e s e s c h o o l s w e r e i d e n t i ﬁ e d b y P S U S D a s b e i n g m o s t i n n e e d . O u r e x p e n d i t u r e s f o r elementary Cathedral City student are estimated at $58 per student for clothing and hygiene supplies. We plan to expand our program to include clothing and hygiene supplies for homeless and foster youth and to disadvantaged middle and high school students.

2 Other Funding Sources: From Whom, How Much Requested, And How Much Committed? How Will Our Contribution Leverage Or Match These Other Funds? We are in the midst of grant proposals from other local governments, local private and public non-proﬁts and individual and corporate donors. Potential donors: Anderson Children’s Foundation ($20,000), Bighorn Charities ($20,000), Barker Foundation ($10, 000), Hansen Family Foundation, ($10,000), Inland Empire Community Foundation ($7,500), Cities of Indian Wells ($10,000), Palm Springs ($3,500), Palm Desert ($2,500), Indio ($2,500), Rancho Mirage ($2,500), and Coachella ($1,000).

3 Brieﬂy Describe The History And Expertise Of Your Organization. (Include what your organization does, the composition of your staff, and whom you have traditionally

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served or targeted: geographical area, neighborhood, ethnicity, or other factors that identify your service/program to the community.)
Assistance League Coachella Valley, an all volunteer 501(c)(3) organization, has operated in the Coachella Valley since 1973. While part of a national charitable organization, all funds raised are solely for Coachella Valley residents. Since 1991, through our Operation School Bell program, our organization has provided new school clothing, hygiene kits and school supplies to under -served, under represented, low -income public -school students. Over 65,000 students have been served through the program. There are no comparable programs in the area. We serve three school districts (Coachella Valley, Palm Springs. and Desert Sands), where the majority of these students are minority and socio -economically disadvantaged.

4 What Are The Speciﬁc Community Needs Or Problems That You Are Trying To Address Through The Proposed Service/Program/Event?
We address the continued ﬁnancial struggle faced by many families. New school clothes and hygiene supplies make a signiﬁcant difference to disadvantaged students who do their best to focus on learning amid economic challenges their families were facing. As we prepare to serve even more children during the upcoming school year, we also celebrate the 65,000+ students we have helped over the years. Our belief is that children can do great things and rise above their circumstances if given the right tools to succeed. The families and students we assist are at the poverty level. These children start school from a disadvantage. School district personnel refer us to needy students, i.e.: students with limited school clothes because of an emergency or crisis; rais ed by a struggling single parent, in foster care, or living in a homeless shelter, being teased or bullied because of the clothes they wear; and students teachers observe wearing worn, torn or ill -ﬁtting clothing, or the same clothes day after day. After students are identiﬁed, our volunteers order clothing and pack clothing bags for recipients. Participating students receive shirts, shoes, socks. underwear. and hygiene kits. Additional clothing and hygiene supplies are purchased for inventory, enabling school administrators to distribute items throughout the school year as needs arise.

From a district administrator , Palm Springs Uniﬁed School District: The Assistance League Operation School Bell program has provided clothing and other items to thousands of children in the Palm Springs Uniﬁed School District over the past several years. The items provided allow our children to attend school with pride and allow some of our neediest students to participate in their schooling more fully. Our families are facing more challenges than ever before. While we strive to offer our students the best education possible, we need the resources Assistance League Coachella Valley provides to help our students perform at the highest level. They truly make a difference in the lives of our students and families.

6 If Your Program Costs More Than You Are Requesting From The Community Assistance P r o g r a m , H o w D o Y o u P l a n T o P a y F o r T h e A d d i t i o n a l C o s t s ? W h a t S t e p s H a v e Y o u Already Taken To Get Additional Funds Or In-Kind Support If Necessary? We have an active grant writing team as well as funds from our annual Razzle Dazzle fundraiser which cover the majority of our program costs. We are in the midst of grant solicitation, as well as continuing to work with our suppliers to provide the new cl othing at the best price. We also operate a resale boutique and receive corporate in-kind donations.

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Assistance League Coachella Valley received the 2023 Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce Nonproﬁt of the Year award.

Big Brothers Big Sisters V3241

1 Describe Brieﬂy How The Requested Funds Will Be Used:

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert’s mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one -to-one relationships that change their lives for the better. Our vision is that all children achieve success in life. To accomplish this vision and mission, we partner with parents/guardians, volunteers and others in the community and hold ourselves accountable for each child in our program achieving:

1. Higher aspirations

2. Greater conﬁdence and better relationships

3. Avoidance of risky behaviors

4. Educational success
We achieve this through the creation of one -to-one mentoring relationships to help each child served reach their full potential.

The purpose of this project is to connect 10 children residing in Cathedral City with 10 mentors who will spend 4 to 8 hours a month with them for a minimum of a year. We will focus on those youth experiencing mental health issues as stated by their parents which may include but not limited to anxiety, social isolation, trauma and academic challenges.

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BBBS will be responsible for the recruitment, enrollment, matching and ongoing training and support for each match connection. BBBS will be responsible for providing tools, training and activities to each match focusing on improving the child’s mental heal th and over -all well-being.

2 Other Funding Sources: From Whom, How Much Requested, And How Much Committed? How Will Our Contribution Leverage Or Match These Other Funds? • Houston Family Foundation - $10,000 Committed
• Riverside County Office of Education - $7,500 Committed • Barker Foundation - $10,000 - notiﬁcation May
• Morongo Band of Mission Indians - $5,000 - Notiﬁcation late April A grant from the city of Cathedral City will help us leverage additional city grant funding to help us serve children from all cities in the Coachella Valley.

Children may enroll between 6 and 14 and stay in the program until high school graduation.

Volunteers range from high school students (in Site -Based programs) to retir ees, each offering a unique perspective to help guide a child toward a brighter future. Most of the children in our program are considered low income living, in a single parent household. 9% of the youth enrolled have or have had an incarcerated parent.

We provide three core programs:
• Community -Based Mentoring: Pairs adult mentors with children in need across the Coachella Valley.
• Site -B a s e d M e n t o r i n g : H o s t e d a t B o y s & G i r l s C l u b s i n C a t h e d r a l C i t y , L a Q u i n t a , a n d Mecca.
• Empowering Potential Program: Prepares high school students for life after graduation, whether college, trade school, or the military, with a focus on achieving a living wage.

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Our program staff are bilingual, college graduates and are trained and certiﬁed in mental health and youth development through Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.

4 What Are The Speciﬁc Community Needs Or Problems That You Are Trying To Address Through The Proposed Service/Program/Event?
The purpose of this project is to connect 10 children residing in Cathedral City with 10 mentors who will spend 4 to 8 hours a month with them for a minimum of a year. We will focus on those youth experiencing mental health issues as stated by their parents which may include but not limited to anxiety, social isolation, trauma and academic challenges.

BBBS will be responsible for the recruitment, enrollment, matching and ongoing training and support for each match connection. BBBS will be responsible for providing tools, training and activities to each match focusing on improving the child’s mental heal th and overall well-being.

Mental health and well -being are critical priorities for BBBS because we know that our trusted mentors (Bigs) are in a good position to help young people build resilience and to intervene when a young person experiences mental health challenges to help the m access the right support. These positive relationships can help youth better cope with exposure to traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety symptoms, and support their overall mental well- being. Our evidence -based mentoring model shows that the presence of a caring adult mentor can help to improve mental health outcomes for youth in BBBS programs.

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In a recent research study conducted by Harvard University and the US Department of Treasury, the conclusions prove mentorship changes lives by connecting a young person with a caring mentor. The development of these relationships supported by professional staff helps shape the future for these kids. And the impact has a ripple effect on the economy and society.

Littles mentored through the Big Brothers Big Sisters model are:
• 20% more likely to enroll in college after high school. • Littles enter the workforce earning more than their non-mentored peers, and they experience 15% higher income between the ages of 20 and 25. • Littles’ income as adults was more closely aligned with the higher income of their Bigs than their family.

This research underscores the profound and lasting beneﬁts of mentorship, not just for the youth involved but for the entire community. Besides the above -mentioned ﬁndings, youth mentored through Big Brothers Big Sisters demonstrated:
• Better school engagement including improved attendance and fewer suspensions fostering a positive learning environment and
• Stronger social bonds - helping youth develop healthier behaviors and deeper community connections, reducing reliance on social service and contributing to long -term societal improvements
Unlike previous research that suggests economic opportunity requires a complete shift in a youth’s social environment, this study demonstrates that community mentorship is a low - cost, highly effective solution. With BBBS program costs between $1,000 and $2,500 per youth annually, the resulting increase in lifetime earnings and tax contributions allows the government to recoup costs within seven years. By investing in mentorship, communities cultivate a more educated, self -sufficient, and economically stable population, making it one of the most impactful interventions for long-term community development.

Houston Family Foundation - $10,000 - Committed
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Riverside County Office of Education - $7,500 - Committed Barker Foundation - $10,000 - notiﬁcation in May
Morongo Band of Mission Indians - $5,000 - notiﬁcation April If these grant funds aren't committed we will allocate proceeds from fundraising events such as percentage back events to help bring in the funds needed to do this project.

By providing mentors to children in Cathedral City and investing in their holistic development, our program has the potential to make a profound and lasting impact on these kids future including academic success, social and emotional development, and caree r readiness.

8 (OPTIONAL) Is There Anything That You Would Like To Add? If So, Please Tell Us Here:

I am writing to you as a full-time resident of Cathedral City and a passionate advocate for the positive impact of one -to-one mentoring programs, particularly in light of the challenges faced by our youth during the ongoing pandemic. I strongly believe in the power of mentorship and its ability to transform the lives of young individuals. Today, I want to draw your attention to the importance of supporting and enhancing these programs for the betterment of our community.

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For the past three years, I have had the privilege of being a Big Brother to Joshua, who is now a senior in high school. During this time, I have witnessed ﬁrsthand the profound effects the pandemic has had on him. The combination of social isolation and academic difficulties has taken its toll on Josh, but my consistent presence and support have played a crucial role in helping him overcome some of these challenges.

Early on in our mentoring relationship, we had the opportunity to attend our ﬁrst Big Brothers Big Sisters event together. It was a remarkable experience to see Joshua's transformation throughout the day. Witnessing other Bigs and Littles of all ages comi ng together, engaging in games, sharing laughter, and even winning prizes, had a profound impact on Josh. By the end of the event, he was a different teen —rejuvenated, inspired, and ﬁlled with newfound optimism.

This event highlighted the signiﬁcance of providing our matches with opportunities to engage in community -wide activities and events. By creating an environment that allows young individuals to momentarily escape the challenges they face at home, we are investing in their future. Not only does this help improve their mental health and overall well-being, but it also fosters stronger and more meaningful relationships between our Bigs and Littles.

I wholeheartedly encourage your support for this proposal aimed at enhancing the impact of one-to-one mentoring programs. By investing in this program, we can work together to inspire the full potential in Cathedral City youth.

Gonzalo Bonilla
27755 Avenida Quintana
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City V174

1 Describe Brieﬂy How The Requested Funds Will Be Used:

The Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City is seeking funding to support our Summer/Holiday Feeding Program, which plays a critical role in addressing food insecurity among youth in our community. This program is designed to serve low -income, primarily Hispanic families — 97% of Club families qualify for the Free and Reduced Lunch program, which requires proof of low income. Many of our families also face language barriers, wit h limited English proﬁciency.

During the summer months, when school is out and access to regular meals is limited, our program provides free, nutritious breakfast, lunch, and a snack to ensure children continue to receive the sustenance they need to grow and thrive. In addition to healthy meals, we offer educational, recreational, and enrichment activities that promote learning, physical activity, and overall well-being in a safe, supportive environment. This funding will help us continue fulﬁlling our mission to empower youth through healthy eating, education, and active living.

2 Other Funding Sources: From Whom, How Much Requested, And How Much Committed? How Will Our Contribution Leverage Or Match These Other Funds? To support our Summer/Holiday Feeding Program, the Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City has actively pursued multiple funding sources. We have submitted funding requests to the following organizations: PSUSD – In-kind support; SAGA Foundation – Requested: $25,000 | Committed: $10,000; Riverside County Supervisor District 4 Community Initiative – In Process: $10,000 | Committed: Pending; Private Donors & Local Fundraising Efforts – Raised:
$5,000(Committed)

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Your contribution will play a vital role in leveraging these existing and pending funds to fully meet the needs of our Summer/Holiday Feeding Program. With additional support, we can extend meal distribution to outside children, increase participation in enrichment activities, and ensure program sustainability throughout the summer and holidays. Matching or supplementing these funds will help maximize our impact, allowing us to reach more children and provide consistent, high-quality services to families in need.

We follow Boys & Girls Clubs of America's Formula for Impact, a research-informed model that empowers youth to succeed. This approach connects the young people who need us most with outcome -driven programs that foster Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles. The more kids participate, the more they beneﬁt.

4 What Are The Speciﬁc Community Needs Or Problems That You Are Trying To Address Through The Proposed Service/Program/Event?
The Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City is responding to a critical need in our community:
food insecurity among children, particularly during out-of-school times such as summer and holiday breaks. With ongoing cuts from the current administration, we are deeply concerned about the future of our Summer/Holiday Feeding Program. These funding reductions are occurring in real time, creating daily uncertainty and threatening our ability to continue offering this essential service. Without additional support, hu ndreds of local children may Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City V174
lose access to the only consistent source of nutrition they have during the summer and holidays.

Nationally, the USDA estimates that 44.2 million people live in food-insecure households.

Locally, the Palm Springs Uniﬁed School District reports that 97% of Cathedral City students qualify for the Free and Reduced Lunch program, indicating widespread economic hardship.

Our Club steps in to bridge the gap when school is out, ensuring that these children continue to receive nutritious meals and access to a safe, structured environment.

The consequences of food insecurity are well-documented. A study published in the journal Pediatrics found that children from food -insecure homes face signiﬁcantly higher risks of poor overall health, compromised immune systems, chronic conditions like as thma, more frequent emergency room visits, and mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression.

By providing consistent nutrition and enrichment during the summer and holidays, our program addresses not only hunger, but also supports physical health, emotional well - being, and academic readiness—laying a stronger foundation for long-term success.

By the end of the program, we aim to:

Serve over 16,650 nutritious meals and snacks to approximately 150 low-income youth throughout the summer.

Reduce the impact of food insecurity by providing consistent daily access to healthy meals for children who rely on school-based nutrition during the academic year.

Improve physical and emotional well-being through daily physical activity, social-emotional learning, and mental health support built into our programming.

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Support academic retention and engagement through educational enrichment activities, helping to prevent summer learning loss.

This program directly addresses the urgent needs of food insecurity, health disparities, and lack of safe, affordable summer/holiday programming for children from low -income households. With continued support, we will help ensure that our youth are healthy, active, and prepared to succeed—both in and out of the classroom.

6 If Your Program Costs More Than You Are Requesting From The Community Assistance P r o g r a m , H o w D o Y o u P l a n T o P a y F o r T h e A d d i t i o n a l C o s t s ? W h a t S t e p s H a v e Y o u Already Taken To Get Additional Funds Or In-Kind Support If Necessary? Yes, the total cost of our Summer/Holiday Feeding Program exceeds the amount we are requesting from the Community Assistance Program. To cover the remaining expenses, the Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City has implemented a multi -faceted funding strategy. We have already secured partial funding and continue to actively pursue additional support through a combination of grants, private donations, and in-kind contributions.

Steps we have taken include:

Secured Funding: We have received conﬁrmed contributions from the SAGA Foundation ($10,000) and Private Donors and Fundraising Activities ($5,000).

Pending Requests: We are in the process of submitting an additional grant applications, including to Riverside County Supervisor District 4 Community Initiative and several local foundations, with pending decisions.

Ongoing Fundraising: We are conducting targeted fundraising campaigns and outreach to local businesses and community partners for both ﬁnancial donations and in-kind support (e.g., donated food, supplies, and volunteer time).

We are committed to ensuring that this program is fully funded and sustained throughout the summer and holidays, and we will continue to seek diverse funding streams to close any remaining gaps. Support from the Community Assistance Program will serve as a critical component in helping us leverage additional resources and maintain uninterrupted services for our youth.

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7 If You Plan To Continue This Service/Program Beyond The Period For Which You Have Requested The Funds, How Do You Plan To Continue Paying For It? (Describe the types of efforts you will undertake to raise funds as well as your organization’s history of maintaining services/programs.)
Yes, we fully intend to continue the Summer/Holiday Feeding Program beyond the current funding period. This program is a core component of our mission to support the health and well-being of low-income youth in Cathedral City, and we are committed to sustaining it for years to come. To ensure its long -term viability, we will continue to diversify our funding sources and build upon our existing relationships with local and regional partners. Our strategy includes:

Annual Grant Applications: We have a strong history of securing recurring funding from both public and private grantmakers, including the Desert Healthcare District, Paciﬁc Youth Foundation, Barker Foundation, and other community-focused organizations.

Individual & Corporate Giving: We run annual fundraising campaigns targeting individual donors, local businesses, and corporate sponsors who have consistently supported our programs in the past.

Community Events & Fundraisers: We host community fundraising events and work with local partners to generate revenue and increase awareness of our mission.

Operational Efficiency: Our organization consistently seeks cost -effective ways to deliver high-quality services, using volunteers, interns, and shared community resources when appropriate.

The Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City has successfully operated for over 45 years, maintaining and expanding critical services through careful ﬁnancial planning, strong community ties, and a clear commitment to our youth. With continued support, we are conﬁdent in our ability to sustain and grow this vital program well into the future.

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Cathedral City Senior Center V280

1 Describe Brieﬂy How The Requested Funds Will Be Used:

Cathedral City Senior Center provides essential services to our community's most vulnerable members: seniors, families, veterans, individuals living with disabilities, the unhoused, and the LGBTQ+ community. While our programs are designed for older adults, they are accessible to all Cathedral City residents facing food security, health, emotional wellness, transportation, and ﬁnancial hardship challenges.

With just a handful of staff and 90% of our funding from private donations, we stretch every public dollar farther than most can imagine. We deliver every program with heart, hustle, and a commitment to dignity and inclusion.

T h e $ 1 0 , 0 0 0 P u b l i c S e rv i c e s G r a n t w i l l d i r e c t l y s u p p o r t o u r E d m u n d o & H e r l i n d a C a r r i l l o Equity in Aging Initiative, increasing Spanish-language programming and Hispanic participation at the Senior Center by 40%. Using the proven Promotor Model, trusted community outreach workers engage Hispanic residents where they live, listen deeply to their needs, and connect them to services that promote health, independence, and emotional well-being.

Speciﬁcally, grant funds will help:
• Grow culturally affirming Spanish-language programs and services. • Strengthen volunteer-led efforts, including our Monday Food Bank, which distributes over 200 tons of food annually and serves approximately 400 households weekly. • Offer more access to health, transportation, ﬁnancial, mental health, and social services resources through our MidValley Wellness Collaborative.

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Beyond food access, the Senior Center works daily to end isolation, foster active and healthy living, and connect residents to a full range of emotional, medical, and ﬁnancial support services. This is Cathedral City taking care of Cathedral City — and the return on investment is exponential: stronger families, healthier aging, and a more connected, resilient community.

2 Other Funding Sources: From Whom, How Much Requested, And How Much Committed? How Will Our Contribution Leverage Or Match These Other Funds? • Memberships and Corporate Sponsorships: $2,750 received. • Private contribution: $150,000 is committed each year for this initiative, and $25,000 has been received in 2025.
• City of Cathedral City Annual Support Grant: $100,000 anticipated in July 2025; $25,000 is designated for this initiative.
• Private Foundations and Grantors: $25,000 designated for this initiative. • Annual Gala or similar fundraiser: $25,797 (net) committed for this initiative.

Each year, we welcome over 25,000 unique individuals across 100,000+ visits, creating pathways to food security, healthy living, emotional wellness, and social belonging. Our work is built around four pillars: nourishment (food), friendship (connection, fu n), purpose (staying engaged), and culturally affirming wellness (well -being, mental and physical ﬁtness). Whether providing mobile health clinics, Medicare enrollment support, enrichment activities, housing navigation, or emotional wellness resources, we create critical access points to services that promote long-term independence and connection.

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We are a lean and highly efficient operation: just three full -time staff members, supported by more than 100 active volunteers and over 50 business partners. Thanks to strong community partnerships and an extraordinary volunteer network, we maximize every dollar, making an outsized impact despite operating with signiﬁcantly fewer resources than comparable agencies in the region.

Cathedral City rivals Palm Springs and Palm Desert in size, yet many of our residents face greater barriers to stability and health. We are proud to meet those needs with creativity, resourcefulness, and a deep-rooted commitment to community. Our center is a place where dignity is protected, diversity is celebrated, and aging forward is possible for all.

4 What Are The Speciﬁc Community Needs Or Problems That You Are Trying To Address Through The Proposed Service/Program/Event?
Aging well requires more than medical care — it requires connection, dignity, and a strong community fabric. At Cathedral City Senior Center, we address the growing need for social connection, mental health support, and basic necessities like food access b y offering welcoming, inclusive programs that nourish both body and mind.

Today, far too many Cathedral City and MidValley residents — especially older adults — experience isolation, food insecurity, and limited access to trusted support systems. Our c e n t e r e x i s t s t o c h a n g e t h a t . W e c r e a t e o p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r f r i e n d s h i p s t o f o r m , families to strengthen, and neighbors to care for one another across generations.

Our bilingual, culturally affirming programming has expanded rapidly to meet rising demand, welcoming Spanish-speaking residents, individuals living with disabilities, LGBTQ+ seniors, veterans, and the unhoused.

Food insecurity remains one of the most urgent challenges in the MidValley, particularly for seniors and working-class, multi-generational households. Our robust nutrition programs — including a volunteer-run Food Bank that distributes more than 200 tons of food annually — provide digniﬁed access to fresh groceries and healthy meals, whether residents are cooking at home or living without kitchen facilities.

Additionally, even when mental health services are technically available, cultural barriers, stigma, and transportation challenges prevent many from reaching them. The Senior Center serves as a trusted entry point, offering low -barrier access to emotional wellness support, case management, health resources, and referrals through our MidValley Wellness Collaborative.

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Through all our services, we are not just meeting urgent needs — we are strengthening the social safety net that allows individuals and families in Cathedral City to live healthier, more connected, and
more independent lives.

Over the past year, we have expanded our impact dramatically, fueled by the success of our Edmundo & Herlinda Carrillo Equity in Aging Initiative and partnerships with organizations l i k e V i s i o n y C o m p r o m i s o , E l S o l , J e w i s h F a m i l y S e r v i c e s , B r a i l l e I n s t i t u te, and the Joslyn Wellness Center. With trust, cultural humility, and the Promotor Model as our foundation, we are reaching more residents than ever — providing food security, emotional wellness support, and navigation to critical social services in ways that feel accessible, digniﬁed, and community-rooted.

By the end of this service period, we expect to:
• Provide emotional wellness, health navigation, and social services to over 500 individuals through on-site programs, mobile outreach, and support groups. • Continue serving over 400 families weekly through our volunteer-run Food Bank, providing fresh groceries, case management referrals, and emotional wellness access. • Increase participation by Spanish-speaking residents by another 10 –15%, building on the 40% growth we’ve achieved in the past four years.
• Strengthen the next phase of the MidValley Collaborative for Emotional Wellness, consolidating even more trusted partners into a seamless referral network, with on-site support provided by a Spanish-speaking AMFT (Associate Marriage and Family Therapist) counselor.

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Ultimately , our goal is to reduce isolation, food insecurity , and emotional hardship for low- income, immigrant, and minority residents — helping families avoid the tipping points into poverty and poor health. We aim to create a vibrant, inclusive "country club for all" — a place where every Cathedral City resident, no matter their background or barriers, can stay active, meet people, access critical support, and feel they truly belong. This is what aging forward looks like.

6 If Your Program Costs More Than You Are Requesting From The Community Assistance P r o g r a m , H o w D o Y o u P l a n T o P a y F o r T h e A d d i t i o n a l C o s t s ? W h a t S t e p s H a v e Y o u Already Taken To Get Additional Funds Or In-Kind Support If Necessary? The $10,000 investment from the City of Cathedral City plays a crucial and catalytic role in sustaining and expanding services at Cathedral City Senior Center. It is not just a grant — it is the foundation on which we leverage signiﬁcant additional privat e funding and support throughout the year.

As CEO, one of the ﬁrst questions prospective donors and foundations ask me is: “How does the City support you?” I am proud to point to many ways:
• Our major operating allocation;
• Individual support from each Council Member;
• Partnership with the Public Arts Commission to provide free community arts programming; • And importantly, this essential early $10,000 investment is dedicated to serving Cathedral City’s most food-insecure and vulnerable residents.

This visible City partnership allows us to attract private donors, businesses, and foundations conﬁdently and credibly. It signals to funders that the City believes in us and that their investment will be meaningful and highly leveraged.

Fundraising and Development: Today, our fund development program is thriving. Through annual gala events, the Cactus Club sustaining donor program, business partnerships, and other major initiatives, we generate over $600,000 annually, contributing signiﬁcantly to our nearly $1.8M budget.

Social Service Partnerships: We maximize resources by offering trusted partners like Jewish Family Services, Senior Advocates of the Desert, and The Braille Institute free office space and facility access. In exchange, these organizations provide critical direct services to Cathedral City residents, often at no cost to them or the Center.

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Volunteers: Our robust volunteer corps operates with the professionalism of a paid workforce. Over 100 active volunteers support daily operations, food distributions, and programming. We hold monthly Volunteer Forums to strengthen engagement and maximize their impact.

In-Kind Contributions: Leading businesses including Trader Joe’s, Grocery Outlet, Panera Bread, Starbucks, Vons, Eddie V’s, Cathedral City Starbucks, CVS, Bones and Scones, Loving All Animals, Clark’s Nutrition, and many others provide high- quality food donations valued at over $445,000 annually. This ensures that our Monday Food Bank — feeding more than 15,000 individuals and families each year — remains a cornerstone of nutrition and dignity for the community.

Impact of City Funding: The $10,000 Community Assistance Award acts as an early and vital anchor for our annual fundraising, creating a multiplier effect of at least 3:1 in additional contributions. It supports direct services, bolsters our ability to waiv e fees for low -income residents, doubles our food bank’s capacity, and strengthens the overall social safety net for Cathedral City’s most vulnerable residents.

Thanks to the City's ongoing leadership and partnership, we are not just meeting needs — we are building a stronger, more resilient Cathedral City for everyone who calls it home.

In April 2025, the Senior Center received a transformational $1 million challenge gift. Every dollar raised this year will be matched to unlock those funds — marking a powerful shift from 45 years of hand-to -mouth survival budgeting toward the dependable, institution -level stability our community deserves. With this momentum, we are positioning the Senior Center to operate not just year -to-year, but decade -to-decade, serving as a permanent, community anchor for the Mid-Valley.

Since 2019, our annual budget has grown from approximately $220,000 to nearly $1.8 million, fueled by aggressive fundraising strategies, deeper community engagement, and innovative partnerships. Our updated strategic plan is designed to sustain and grow these Cathedral City Senior Center V280
budget levels, supporting the shift to our 21st -century, intergenerational community hub model.

Looking ahead, earned income from programming, a strengthened donor base, expanded foundation relationships, and continued public support will help ensure we meet the rising demand of Cathedral City's aging population — and continue evolving to meet their changing needs and tastes.

Our ultimate vision is to secure a new, activity -rich building that will allow us to expand services, deepen partnerships, and create a truly dynamic space for healthy aging, emotional wellness, and community connection for the next 45 years and beyond.

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The City of Cathedral City has been an outstanding partner in enabling the Senior Center to expand its reach and deepen its impact year after year. Both the City Council and staff have consistently demonstrated exceptional support and a genuine commitment to the well - being of Cathedral City’s senior residents.

W e r e c o g n i z e t h a t , a s a p o s t-Proposition 13 city, Cathedral City faces real funding challenges. Yet even within these constraints, the City's investment in the Senior Center has allowed us to build a nationally recognized model of community -based aging. Mo st senior centers across the country are city-run and city-funded; here, we are proud to be a nonproﬁt that carries out this vital public mission in partnership with municipal leadership.

Our goal remains to achieve a stable and sustainable funding mix: one -third from the City, one-third from private fundraising, and one -third from earned income. Thanks to an extraordinary $1 million challenge gift secured this year and record- breaking fundraising growth, we are exceeding our private sector targets. We also anticipate signiﬁcant future earned income once we secure a larger, activity -rich facility to meet the growing needs of Cathedral City's aging population.

As Cathedral City looks ahead to its next chapters of growth, we respectfully and urgently implore the City to incorporate the Senior Center into both its future funding strategies and its long-term planning frameworks. A major plank of any successful civic vision must include robust, forward-thinking support for older adults — especially as Cathedral City faces a fast- approaching wave of aging residents who seek more dynamic, inclusive, and community - rooted models of support.

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We are honored to fulﬁll this role today. With greater partnership from the City, we are ready to grow it even further — ensuring that Cathedral City remains a vibrant, age -friendly community for generations to come.

Childrens Discovery Museum V308

1 Describe Brieﬂy How The Requested Funds Will Be Used:

To further our mission and provide engaging hands-on educational experiences, we propose launching a Weekly Science Night Program for six months that will introduce children and families to the wonders of science through interactive experiments, demonstrations, and activities. Each week will feature a different theme, highlighting exciting areas of science such as chemistry, physics, biology, astronomy, and engineering. The program will be hands- on, engaging, and suitable for children ages 4 -12, encouraging family participation and fostering a love for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math).

2 Other Funding Sources: From Whom, How Much Requested, And How Much Committed? How Will Our Contribution Leverage Or Match These Other Funds? Including secured funding from the City of Coachella ($1,000), The Albertson's Companies Foundation ($2,500), and the City of Indian Wells ($10,000) demonstrates strong community support and commitment to the program. These existing contributions serve as matching funds, increasing the likelihood of additional ﬁnancial support from other organizations. By securing funding from the City of Cathedral City, we strengthen the case for sustainability and expansion, signaling to potential funders that this program is a valuable and necessary investment in the community. Public and private partnerships will further amplify the impact, ensuring that children and families across the Coachella Valley-especially in under served areas-have access to quality STEAM education and hands-on learning experiences.

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3 Brieﬂy Describe The History And Expertise Of Your Organization. (Include what your organization does, the composition of your staff, and whom you have traditionally served or targeted: geographical area, neighborhood, ethnicity, or other factors that identify your service/program to the community.)
The Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert (CDMoD) was founded to provide children and families in the Coachella Valley with engaging, hands -on learning experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. Since our reopening in May 2024 following a signiﬁcant renovation, CDMoD has reaffirmed its commitment to serving the region's diverse communities through interactive exhibits, STEAM -based education, and inclusive programming. We are dedicated to early childhood education through hands -on-play, focusing on STEAM.

The museum offers:
• Interactive Exhibits: Designed for children ages 0 -8, encouraging exploration, problem-solving, and creativity.
• Field Trips & School Partnerships: Collaborating with schools to provide accessible learning experiences.
• Programs for Children with Disabilities: As a Certiﬁed Autism Center, the museum ensures accessibility and inclusion for children of all abilities.

CDMoD's team includes:
• Executive Leadership: CEO Cindy Burreson oversees strategic planning and operations.
• Education & Programs Staff: Experts in child development, STEAM education, and museum learning frameworks.
• Discovery Guides: Educators and facilitators who engage children in hands -on learning.
• Operations & Development Staff: Focused on fundraising, community partnerships, and museum sustainability.

CDMoD traditionally serves families and children across the Coachella Valley and beyond.

By expanding outreach, CDMoD is working to bridge the educational gap in rural areas and ensure all children, regardless of background, have access to enriching learni ng opportunities.

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4 What Are The Speciﬁc Community Needs Or Problems That You Are Trying To Address Through The Proposed Service/Program/Event?
If children lack opportunities to engage in STEAM ﬁelds, our communities will face challenges in workforce development, innovation, and overall economic competitiveness while limiting individual potential and future possibilities. Being the only children's museum in the Coachella Valley, we must ensure that all children have access to quality STEAM education and resources, regardless of their background or location.

Addressing Workforce Development, Innovation & Economic Competitiveness

1. Early Exposure to STEAM Careers
a. Many children, especially those in underserved communities, have limited exposure to careers in science and technology.
b. By providing interactive experiences in engineering, coding, robotics, and environmental science, we introduce children to potential career pathways at an early age.

2. Developing Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving Skills a. Hands-on STEAM education encourages experimentation, creativity, and resilience- skills essential for a 21st-century workforce.
b. These skills are vital for ﬁelds like healthcare, technology, and sustainability, which drive economic growth and innovation.

3. Encouraging a Culture of Innovation
a. Early hands -on experiences in science nurture curiosity and problem -solving, essential for innovation.

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b. Exposure to engineering, design, and experimentation can inspire future entrepreneurs, scientists, and inventors, driving local and national economic growth.

4. Supporting Economic Growth in the Coachella Valley
a. By building a pipeline of STEAM -skilled individuals, we contribute to workforce readiness in ﬁelds like renewable energy, agriculture technology, and healthcare, which are crucial to the region's economy.
b. This helps reduce economic disparities and increase job opportunities for future generations.

By teaching science through play-based, hands-on learning, CDMoD helps prepare children for the future economy.

6 If Your Program Costs More Than You Are Requesting From The Community Assistance P r o g r a m , H o w D o Y o u P l a n T o P a y F o r T h e A d d i t i o n a l C o s t s ? W h a t S t e p s H a v e Y o u Already Taken To Get Additional Funds Or In-Kind Support If Necessary? CDMoD will cover additional expenses through a multi -faceted funding approach that ensures sustainability and growth. Our strategy includes seeking funding from foundations and government agencies to support program expansion and engaging local businesses and corporate sponsors that align with our mission to secure sponsorships and in-kind contributions-hosting annual events that generate community support and ﬁnancial resources. Earned Revenue - Admission fees, memberships, and program fees provide ongoing operational support, helping sustain and expand our educational initiatives. This diversiﬁed funding model strengthens our long-term impact, ensuring we continue providing accessible, high-quality STEAM education for all children, especially those in underserved communities.

8 (OPTIONAL) Is There Anything That You Would Like To Add? If So, Please Tell Us Here:

Our target population has been kids ages 0-8 and their families/caregivers for three decades.

With our Reimagined plan, we are broadening our audience to include programming for the underserved ages 8 -1 8 . B e i n g a C h i l d r e n ' s M u s e u m , w e s e r v e l o c a l f a m i l i e s and families visiting us elsewhere in the state and country. We have over 85,000 visitors a year, 58,+ coming from California, with 32,000+ from the nine cities that make up the Coachella Valley, of which 12% are from the City of Cathedral City.

We aim to serve all children and families, especially from the Eastern Coachella Valley (ECV), where they often experience lower academic achievement due to limited access to technology, high- quality instructional materials, and enrichment opportunities due to ﬁnancial and geographic barriers. Through community partnerships and educational initiatives, CDMoD promotes discovery -driven learning and bridges education gaps for students and families in the Coachella Valley.

Coachella Valley Disaster Preparedness Network V3239

1 Describe Brieﬂy How The Requested Funds Will Be Used:

CVDPN is a 100 percent volunteer organization whose mission is to provide both English and Spanish speaking residents of the Coachella Valley with all -inclusive personal and community training, education, and networking opportunities t o be prepared for all disasters. We have a two -pronged program entitled: "No Community Left Behind" . The ﬁrst prong provides the citizens of the Coachella Valley with a Personal Preparedness Presentation and "Ready to Go Red Bag" to keep by their bed. The bag contains information on personal preparedness to enable the people who live here to prepare themselves and their families for the inevitable earthquake. Then we go a step further, working with their communities, to ensure that they have an appropriate Emergency Preparedness Plan. The communities are encouraged to share their plans with their people, so they can align their personal Emergency Preparedness Plans with those of the community. One of the items we include in the bag is a list of what people should put into the bag that they keep by their bedside. The list includes: Heavy Duty Shoes & Socks, Headlamp/Flashlight with Batteries, Whistle, Reading Glasses, a week's worth of Medications, Cash in small bills, Radio with Batteries, Cell Phone with Charger and Power Bank, Pencil and Notepad, Emergency Contact List, Important Documents on a Thumb Drive, First Aid Supplies, and a Photo ID.

2 Other Funding Sources: From Whom, How Much Requested, And How Much Committed? How Will Our Contribution Leverage Or Match These Other Funds? Our Plan is to provide our "No Community Left Behind" Personal Preparedness Program to all of the citizens of Cathedral City. Part of that program is a "Ready To Go Bag" that we provide to each attendee. I t includes our "No Community Le ft Behind" trifold, as we ll as several other handouts we reprint courtesy of Earthquake Country Alliance and others.

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These handouts were printed with two grants of $5,000 each requested and received from So Cal Edison, who also has provided us with some of their handouts and swag items to give out when we do our presentations. One of th e grants was for Customers with Access and Functional Needs to Critical Assistance (AFN). The materials we printed under that grant are things like the "Drop Cover, Hold On" handout we provide that shows how people in wheelchairs, on walkers or using canes can protect themselves. The printed materials and the bag are valued together at $5 per bag. Our printed materials are available in both English and Spanish.

We requested and received a $5000 grant from Supervisor Perez's office, to print the trifolds in Spanish, and we are requesting a $500 grant from 4Imprint, for "Ready To Go Bags" printed in Spanish. We have also received donations and other grants, such as from the Auen Foundation, and have several pending approval. Last year, we received $2,500 in response to our $5,000 request, from Cathedral City. This was used to print bags and handouts for the presentations we did in conjunction with the Fire Department and at HOAs within the city.

Through their efforts, we provide education and networking on behalf of the Riverside County Office on Aging, The Riverside County Emergency Management Department, the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA), the Natioonal Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Earthquake Country Alliance (ECA), the American Red Cross, “The Hero In You Foundation” (Rocket Rules), and many more. We have the full support of Riverside County's District 4 Supervisor, V . Manuel Perez. and the Riverside County Emergency Management Department. As the greatest threat to our Coachella Vahey residents is earthquakes, we are currently working hard to extend our programs, education, and outreach to a wider more inclusive population, including: farmworkers, mobile home parks, community organizations, businesses and the elder1y and vulnerable citizens In Assisted Living, Nursing, and Home Care facilities and more. Our goal is to teach them the importance of personal and corporate preparation for disasters. We want them to understand that taking some simple steps now will increase their ability to survive. W e participate in community events, providing age -appropriate materials and instruction. We do in -person presentations to groups who request them, fa example: the Chambers of Coachella Valley Disaster Preparedness Network V3239
Commerce, the Coachella Valley Association or Governments (CVAG), Riverside Emergency Managers Association, businesses, schools, religious organizations, hotels, HOA's, trailer parks, community centers. assisted living, nursing care and board and care faci lities and more. Collaborating with the municipalities. the community councils and government and non-governmental agencies throughout the Valley is a major focus. We have most recently been targeting the underserved Hispanic population of the Valley, as t hey have been overlooked to some extent. We have developed printed materials in Spanish and have also translated our "No Community Left Behind” presentation. to address this situation; now we need to get these Items to those who need them.

4 What Are The Speciﬁc Community Needs Or Problems That You Are Trying To Address Through The Proposed Service/Program/Event?
First is the lack of knowledge about how an earthquake will affect the Coachella Valley and each individual living or working here, particularly in the Spanish speaking population. We share written materials about earthquake preparedness that we get from E arthquake Country Alliance, FEMA. Cal OES and others. CVDPN is trying to ensure that whatever good information we can got Is going to those who need it.

We are also trying to deal with the overall apathy of the people who live in the Coachella Valley; those who think it won't happen in their lifetime, or that someone else will take care of them, or that they will just call 911 and get help. We explain how we will be cut off from emergency services, so we need to be prepared to help ourselves. In some cases, the apathy comes out of fear, resulting in people not wanting to think about it. By providing those people with information about disaster preparedness, we hope to alleviate some of their fear and get them to understand that they have some control over their survival if they are prepared.

This will improve their overall mental health.

We want to get the message across that disasters can happen at any time, in any place and that we all need to prepare our homes, schools, workspaces, cars and families to be on our own for several days before help can come. There are things each of us can and must do to prepare to survive. If we all do our part, we can decrease the number of calls the First Responders will have to attend to, and those In need will be treated faster.

5 What Do You Ultimately Hope To Accomplish Through Your Proposed Service/Program/Event? How Will It Address The Needs Or Problems You Describe In Question #4? (Your objectives should describe how your clients will be affected as a Coachella Valley Disaster Preparedness Network V3239
result of your project and how many people will be reached by the end of the proposed service/program/event.)
There are several things we hope to do with this program:
-Reduce the fear and anxiety of the residents of the Coachella Valley regarding earthquakes and other disasters.
-Enable the residents to prepare in advance for the inevitable earthquake, wildﬁre, or other disaster.
-Reduce the stress on our First Responders , as less people will be hurt, and more people will be self-sufficient in the immediate aftermath of any local disaster. -Provide the residents with the conﬁdence that they can and will survive, because they know what to do, how to protect themselves and their families when the disaster happens.

We received feedback from Christine Ann at the Royal Palms Mobile Home Park, in Cathedral City where our President, Carla Sullivan-Dilley spoke to about sixty residents, the evening of June 28th last year. She wrote to tell us that she received several takeaway comments from her residents, thanking us for teaching them that their car should have at least a half tank of gas, so that it may become their shelter, that they need to have a supply of their life dependent medications with them at all times; and that the pet owners in the group need to have a disaster plan that includes what they need to have and do to care for their pets. Lastly, per Christine Ann, "They all walked away more conﬁdent, knowing that they needed to be prepared in their homes, cars and place of employment, for 72 hours up to 10 days. ” This is the beneﬁt CVDPN brings to the Coachella V alley . It is our goal to reach all of the 52,356+ residents of Cathedral City with our message.

6 If Your Program Costs More Than You Are Requesting From The Community Assistance P r o g r a m , H o w D o Y o u P l a n T o P a y F o r T h e A d d i t i o n a l C o s t s ? W h a t S t e p s H a v e Y o u Already Taken To Get Additional Funds Or In-Kind Support If Necessary? We participate in CV Giving Day and are constantly applying for community-oriented grants without borders, to enable us to keep printing and creating the "Ready To Go Bags" . These, along with donations, large and small, have helped sustain CVDPN to this point, and will continue to do so.

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7 If You Plan To Continue This Service/Program Beyond The Period For Which You Have Requested The Funds, How Do You Plan To Continue Paying For It? (Describe the types of efforts you will undertake to raise funds as well as your organization’s history of maintaining services/programs.)
CVDPN has been and continues to be a revolving door for donations and additional community-oriented grants without borders. We apply for any and all appropriate grants for which we qualify. We continue to promote and advertise what we do and how important it is to the residents of the Coachella Valley. We have a relationship with Channel 3 KESQ TV and their affiliate station Telemundo 15, KUNA, which enables us to reach thousands of citizens within the Coachella Valley in our bi -monthly spots. We are also working with NPO Centric to improve our messaging, and hopefully attract new donors. We have never failed to perform on any grant requirements in our history and have received grants from the same grantors multiple times. We are a stronger and more robust o rganization now and will continue to provide what we are promising.

8 (OPTIONAL) Is There Anything That You Would Like To Add? If So, Please Tell Us Here:

We would like to work with Cathedral City leadership to identify an appropriate place where we can provide our presentation to all of the residents of Cathedral City. We realize we may need to do the presentation several times to accommodate everyone. We also need to know for each event, how many Spanish and how many English "Ready To Go Bags" we should anticipate bringing.

We thank you for the opportunity to apply for this grant and look forward to working with Cathedral City to educate your residents.
e would like to work with Cathedral City leadership to identify an appropriate place where we can provide our presentation to all of the citizens of Cathedral City. We realize we may need to do the presentation several times to accommodate everyone. We also need to know for each event, how many Spanish and how many English "Ready To Go Bags"we should anticipate bringing.

We thank you for the opportunity to apply for this grant and look forward to working with Cathedral City to educate your residents.

Coachella Valley Rescue Mission V2017

1 Describe Brieﬂy How The Requested Funds Will Be Used:

The requested funds will be used to support our ongoing street outreach program.

Funds will go towards providing essential supplies like food, hygiene kits, and clothing for individuals in need, as well as offering resources for connecting people to housing, healthcare, and other social services. The goal is to ensure that outreach efforts are effective, sustainable, and responsive to the needs of the community.

2 Other Funding Sources: From Whom, How Much Requested, And How Much Committed? How Will Our Contribution Leverage Or Match These Other Funds? CVRM receives support from a variety of other sources, including local cities, county grants, churches, various foundations, and private donations. These contributions are crucial in allowing us to continue our work and expand our reach. Local cities and c ounties often provide grants that help fund speciﬁc initiatives, while churches and foundations generously support our mission. Private donations from individuals and organizations also play a key role in sustaining and growing our programs. Your contribution will help leverage these funds by acting as a match to secure further commitments from these local government and foundation partners. For example, local governments may be more inclined to fully commit their funding if they see additional contributio ns that demonstrate a shared investment in the success of the outreach programs. Our support also strengthens the overall case for additional city and county funding, ensuring the outreach initiative's full capacity is reached and sustained long-term.

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Our staff is composed of dedicated professionals, including outreach coordinators, and case managers, all of whom have extensive experience working in the ﬁeld of homelessness.

Many staff members have lived experience with homelessness, adding valuable insight to our approach. We serve residents in Cathedral City, and every community throughout the Coachella Valley. Our outreach efforts target individuals facing various barriers such as mental health issues, substance use, and lack of affordable housing. We work with people from all ethnic backgrounds, as well as the LGBTQ+ community, ensuring that our services are culturally sensitive and accessible to everyone. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and supported, recognizing the importance of cultural competency in delivering effective outreach and services.

4 What Are The Speciﬁc Community Needs Or Problems That You Are Trying To Address Through The Proposed Service/Program/Event?

1. Homelessness and Housing Instability: Many individuals in our community are experiencing homelessness or are at risk due to the lack of affordable housing, job insecurity, and rising living costs. Street outreach will provide immediate assistance, including emergency shelter referrals and long-term housing support.

2. Access to Basic Needs: People experiencing homelessness often lack access to food, hygiene products, and clean clothing. Our street outreach will distribute these essential items to those in need while connecting them to community resources for ongoing support.

3. Mental Health and Substance Use: A signiﬁcant number of individuals on the streets face mental health challenges and substance use disorders. Street outreach will offer support through social services so they may have access to mental health, addiction recovery resources, and trauma-informed care.

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4. Healthcare Access: Many people living on the streets face barriers to healthcare, including lack of insurance or access to services. Our outreach team is dedicated to facilitating access to vital social services, ensuring individuals can connect with healthcare providers who offer essential care. This includes access to primary care, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment. We are committed to supporting the well -being of our community by making these resources more accessible to those who need them most.

5. Social Isolation and Connection: Homelessness often leads to social isolation, leaving individuals disconnected from their communities. Through street outreach, we will foster connections, offering not only immediate help but also a path to rebuilding relationships and community ties.

1. W e aim to provide emergency support to individuals in the Coachella V alley by offering essential supplies like food, hygiene kits, and clothing, as well as direct access to emergency shelter services and housing. This will address the immediate need for basic necessities and safety.

2. Our goal is to help at least 200 individuals transition from homelessness to stable housing by connecting them to long -term housing resources, job training, and ﬁnancial assistance programs. This will directly address housing instability and provide a pathway toward self- sufficiency.

3.We aim to connect individuals to mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment, and trauma-informed care. By addressing mental health and substance abuse issues, we will promote overall well-being and help individuals gain the support needed for recovery.

4.Our outreach team will ensure that individuals are connected to primary healthcare providers, mental health professionals, and substance abuse specialists. This will help bridge the gap in healthcare access for those facing homelessness or housing instability.

5. By engaging with individuals on the streets, we aim to build trust and establish ongoing relationships, helping to reduce social isolation and create a supportive network for people in need. Our outreach will provide a sense of community and belonging for individuals, fostering a foundation for long-term positive change.

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6 If Your Program Costs More Than You Are Requesting From The Community Assistance P r o g r a m , H o w D o Y o u P l a n T o P a y F o r T h e A d d i t i o n a l C o s t s ? W h a t S t e p s H a v e Y o u Already Taken To Get Additional Funds Or In-Kind Support If Necessary? To ensure the program moves forward as planned, we have already taken several steps to secure the necessary funds or in-kind support. These include:

1. Exploring Alternative Funding Sources: We are actively applying for additional grants from other cities, and are in discussions with potential partners for additional ﬁnancial support.

2. Fundraising Initiatives: We plan to host fundraising events, aimed at raising funds to bridge any funding gap.

3. In-Kind Donations: We will reach out to private donors for in-kind contributions, which will help reduce overall costs.

1. Diversify Funding Sources: We will actively seek out additional funding opportunities, including applying for new grants, building relationships with corporate sponsors, and cultivating individual donors. We are particularly focused on establishing a st rong base of recurring donors to help ensure ﬁnancial stability.

2. Fundraising Events: Our organization will host regular fundraising events, which have proven successful in generating support in the past.

3. Strategic Partnerships and In-Kind Contributions: We will continue to foster partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, and other stakeholders to secure in-kind contributions and collaborative support, which will reduce costs and help sustain operations.

8 (OPTIONAL) Is There Anything That You Would Like To Add? If So, Please Tell Us Here:

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Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to apply for your grant. We are truly grateful for the chance to be considered for funding and would deeply appreciate any amount awarded to us. We value the important work your city does and look forward to your c ontinued support as we work together to make a positive impact in our community.

Coachella Valley Youth Golf DBA First Tee V3891

1 Describe Brieﬂy How The Requested Funds Will Be Used:

Funds would be used to support First Tee - Coachella Valley's in-school golf programs at all Cathedral City elementary schools (and all Palm Springs Uniﬁed District elementary schools) and the after-school golf programs at the Cathedral City Boys & Girls Club. Funding will also provide transportation from local youth organizations to FTCV after -school programs at Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort.

2 Other Funding Sources: From Whom, How Much Requested, And How Much Committed? How Will Our Contribution Leverage Or Match These Other Funds? American Express Impact Through Golf Foundation - $50,000 City of Indian Wells - $10,000
City of La Quinta - $5,000
City of Palm Springs, $5,000
Berger Foundation - $15,000
LA84 - $10,000
Grants from Coachella Valley cities are very inspiring in our efforts to attract foundation support.

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3 Brieﬂy Describe The History And Expertise Of Your Organization. (Include what your organization does, the composition of your staff, and whom you have traditionally served or targeted: geographical area, neighborhood, ethnicity, or other factors that identify your service/program to the community.)
First Tee -- Coachella Valley (FTCV) is one of 150 chapters in the U.S. whose mission is to teach both golf and life enhancing values to children 4 -18 through the game of golf. Our Coachella Valley chapter was founded in 2008 and is now providing golf and life lessons to some 23,000 youth each year, about one-third of the entire youth population in our area.

4 What Are The Speciﬁc Community Needs Or Problems That You Are Trying To Address Through The Proposed Service/Program/Event?
FTCV accomplishes its mission in three ways: 1) Over 3,000 boys and girls participate in lessons and camps at our Golf Center home in Palm Desert; 2) Over 20,000 elementary school children from 32 desert schools receive First Tee instruction through their physical education courses each year (First Tee trains school P .E. instructors and provides golf equipment to the schools free of charge to both the schools and the children); and 3) FTCV serves the community by providing the opportunity for hundreds of participants to be involved in local programs beneﬁtting mentally/physically challenged children, as well as Boys & Girls Clubs in the Valley.

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6 If Your Program Costs More Than You Are Requesting From The Community Assistance P r o g r a m , H o w D o Y o u P l a n T o P a y F o r T h e A d d i t i o n a l C o s t s ? W h a t S t e p s H a v e Y o u Already Taken To Get Additional Funds Or In-Kind Support If Necessary? First Tee - Coachella Valley has already secured grants funding from various sources including the cities of La Quinta, Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Indio and Indian Wells to help support its in-school golf programs at Palm Springs Uniﬁed and Desert Sands Uniﬁed School Districts. Our annual Play with a Purpose Charity tournament and fundraising efforts at several country clubs also will help us achieve our goals.

8 (OPTIONAL) Is There Anything That You Would Like To Add? If So, Please Tell Us Here:

Our programs provide kids with safe, fun activities while teaching them First Tee’s Five Commitments: Pursuing Goals, Growing through Challenge, Collaborating with Others, Building Positive Self Identity and Using Good Judgement.

We strongly believe all local children should experience the life skills and core values inherent in the game and have the opportunity to access a golf course. We provide school districts with all the necessary equipment, complete lesson plans, professional training, outreach and ongoing support needed to maintain the First Tee School Programs. The equipment and services are provided free of charge.

Our purpose is to enable kids to build the strength of character that empowers them to overcome life challenges. By teaching kids First Tee’s Five Commitments, we aim to put them on course to a healthy, active lifestyle. No child is turned away because of ﬁnancial circumstances.

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1 Describe Brieﬂy How The Requested Funds Will Be Used:

For over 50 years, Desert Access and Mobility have been a lifeline for low-income adults and seniors with disabilities in the Coachella Valley, providing essential non -medical transportation for those unable to drive.

With a fully accessible ﬂeet, our low- to no-cost, door-to-door service ensures individuals can reach medical appointments, physical therapy, rehabilitation centers, grocery stores, senior centers, social gatherings, mental health services, and dental care. Maintaining and providing reliable transportation is essential for adults and seniors with disabilities in preventive healthcare, reducing emergency room visits for adults and seniors with disabilities by ensuring access to primary care, therapy, and treatments. Many clients face missed appointments, delayed treatments, and social isolation without our services.

Funding from the City of Cathedral City will support vehicle maintenance, including fuel and operational expenses, allowing Desert Access and Mobility to continue providing life- changing services at no cost for adults and seniors with disabilities. Your support will enable us to expand our impact, reach more needy individuals, and promote health equity.

Together, we can improve their lives and ensure that no one is left behind simply due to a lack of transportation.

2 Other Funding Sources: From Whom, How Much Requested, And How Much Committed? How Will Our Contribution Leverage Or Match These Other Funds? Desert Access and Mobilityhas secured and requested funding from various sources to support its services:

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Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 Funds:

Amount Requested: $69,000
Amount Committed: Committed
Purpose: To support transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities

Community Fundraising Events:
• Amount Expected: $10,000 annually
• Amount Committed: Ongoing
• Purpose: To generate additional revenue and increase community awareness and support Leveraging Your Contribution: Your contribution will be instrumental in leveraging these funds by:
• Matching Funds: Demonstrating community support, which can be used to match and secure additional grants and funding from other sources • Expanding Services: Enabling us to expand our services to meet the growing demand in the Coachella Valley, ensuring more individuals receive the transportation they need • Sustaining Operations: Helping to cover operational costs, ensuring the longterm sustainability of our programs
By combining your contribution with these other funding sources, we can maximize our impact and continue to provide essential transportation services to older adults and individuals with disabilities in our community.

Staff Composition: Our team includes trained drivers skilled in assisting individuals with mobility challenges. They provide compassionate and reliable service, ensuring the safety and comfort of our clients.

Targeted Service Areas: We proudly serve the cities of Cathedral City, Desert Hot Springs, Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and Rancho Mirage
Our focus is on low-income, vulnerable populations without reliable transportation options, helping them maintain their independence and quality of life.

Desert Access and Mobility is committed to enhancing mobility and accessibility, empowering individuals to lead active and fulﬁlling lives.

4 What Are The Speciﬁc Community Needs Or Problems That You Are Trying To Address Through The Proposed Service/Program/Event?
Desert Access and Mobility addresses several critical community needs:

1. Transportation for Vulnerable Populations: Many older adults and individuals with disabilities in the Coachella Valley lack reliable transportation options; this can lead to isolation and difficulty accessing essential services

2. Independence and Mobility: By providing non- emergency transportation, Desert Access, and Mobility helps clients maintain their independence and mobility, allowing them to attend medical appointments, therapy sessions, grocery shopping, and social events

3. Personalized Assistance: The door -through-door service offers customized support, including helping clients from their front door, carrying packages, pushing wheelchairs, and escorting passengers into buildings.

4. Community Engagement: Ensuring that clients can participate in community activities and stay connected with their social networks is vital for their mental and emotional well - being.

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5. Access to Essential Services: The service extends to food banks, senior centers, and other essential errands, ensuring that clients can access the resources they need to live healthy and fulﬁlling lives.

By addressing these needs, Desert Access and Mobility plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for its clients and fostering a more inclusive community.

1. Enhanced Independence: By providing reliable transportation, we hope to empower older adults and individuals with disabilities to maintain their independence and mobility; this will enable them to attend medical appointments, therapy sessions, grocery s hopping, and social events without relying on others.

2. Improved Quality of Life: Our personalized door-through-door service ensures that clients receive the support they need, from helping them at their front door to escorting them into buildings. This level of assistance will signiﬁcantly improve their qu ality of life by reducing stress and increasing accessibility.

2. Access to Essential Services: Ensuring that clients can access food banks, senior centers, and other essential resources will help them live healthier and more fulﬁlling lives

3. Impact and Reach:
• Number of People Served: We aim to reach approximately 1,000 clients annually across our service areas, including Cathedral City, Desert Hot Springs, Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and Rancho Mirage
• Client Outcomes: As a result of our services, clients will experience increased independence, improved mobility, better access to essential services, and enhanced community engagement
By addressing these needs, Desert Access and Mobility strives to create a more inclusive and supportive community for older adults and individuals with disabilities.

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6 If Your Program Costs More Than You Are Requesting From The Community Assistance P r o g r a m , H o w D o Y o u P l a n T o P a y F o r T h e A d d i t i o n a l C o s t s ? W h a t S t e p s H a v e Y o u Already Taken To Get Additional Funds Or In-Kind Support If Necessary? To cover costs beyond the requested amount from the Community Assistance Program, Desert Access and Mobility has implemented several strategies:

1. Grant Applications: We actively apply for grants from various foundations and organizations. We currently have pending funding opportunities from the Morongo Band of Mission Indians Community Outreach and San Manuel Cares

2. Fund raising Events: We organize community fundraising events to generate additional revenue. These events raise funds and increase awareness and support for our mission.

3. Partnerships and Sponsorships: We seek partnerships with local businesses and organizations for sponsorships and in-kind support; this includes donations of goods and services that help reduce operational costs.

4. Government Funding: We leverage government programs such as the Federal Transit Administration's Section 5310 formula funds, which support transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities

5. Community Donations: We encourage donations from community members and local businesses. Our website provides an easy way for supporters to contribute ﬁnancially.

By diversifying our funding sources and actively seeking additional support, we ensure the sustainability and expansion of our services to meet the growing needs of our community.

• We will apply for government and private foundation grants for transportation, healthcare access, and senior services. We will leverage our track record of success and data- driven outcomes to demonstrate the impact of our program.
• Increase efforts to engage donors through fundraising initiatives, community events, and targeted campaigns. In building a strong donor base, we ensure a stable revenue stream. • Continue to seek partnerships with local businesses and sponsors who value community outreach and corporate social responsibility. These partnerships will help fund operational costs and expand our reach.

We will strengthen partnerships with healthcare providers, senior centers, local governments, and social service organizations. These partnerships will help secure funding and foster resource-sharing, such as joint funding applications and in-kind donation s (e.g., office space, volunteer support, or advertising).

We will continue to focus on ensuring that our program operates as efficiently as possible while maximizing the use of our resources to reduce costs and maintain high service quality.

By continually measuring and reporting the impact of our services, we will demonstrate the value of our work to current and potential funders. Together, these strategies will ensure that Desert Access and Mobility can continue providing essential services to seniors and individuals with disabilities long after the initial funding period.

8 (OPTIONAL) Is There Anything That You Would Like To Add? If So, Please Tell Us Here:

In support of our primary goal -providing low- no-cost, door-to-door transportation for low- income adults and seniors with disabilities -Desert Access and Mobility provides services that enhance accessibility, independence, and overall well-being.

Our drivers are patient, helping with entering and exiting vehicles, providing verbal cues when navigating, asking how they prefer to be assisted, and ensuring the car is accessible by considering features like ample legroom, if possible.

Our drivers are trained to assist individuals with wheelchairs, walkers, and mobility limitations, ensuring a safe and comfortable transportation experience. Park closer to accessible parking spaces and guide them to the car.

Desert Royale V3888

1 Describe Brieﬂy How The Requested Funds Will Be Used:

Desert Royale Productions is a new theatrical company rooted in community, creativity, and connection. With a mission to center the audience experience and spotlight local talent, we are committed to building a performance space in Cathedral City that reﬂects the vibrancy and diversity of our community.

The requested funds will be used to secure a physical location and purchase foundational equipment necessary for live theater productions, including lighting, sound, and staging materials. This space will serve as a home for original works by local writers, musicians, and performers—offering performances that are immersive, inclusive, and artistically rich.

2 Other Funding Sources: From Whom, How Much Requested, And How Much Committed? How Will Our Contribution Leverage Or Match These Other Funds? As Desert Royale Productions is a newly formed theatrical company currently awaiting ﬁnal approval of our nonproﬁt status, we are in the early stages of securing additional funding.

However, we have already begun identifying and initiating conversations with potential supporters and funding sources, including:

Private Donors and Community Sponsors – We are in contact with several local business owners and patrons of the arts who have expressed interest in supporting our inaugural season through ﬁnancial donations and in -kind services. Estimated contributions in discussion total $2,000–$3,000.

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Our core team is composed of: Theater professionals, drag artists, and musicians with decades of combined experience in producing, directing, and performing.

A growing network of local collaborators, including writers, stage managers, designers, and volunteers, all committed to building an inclusive and artist-ﬁrst environment. Advisors and community members from diverse backgrounds, helping guide outreach and engagement strategies.

Though Desert Royale is new, its leadership has a longstanding track record of producing accessible, vibrant, and culturally relevant performances, particularly for LGBTQ+ audiences and under -served communities. We are focused on serving Cathedral City and the surrounding Coachella Valley

4 What Are The Speciﬁc Community Needs Or Problems That You Are Trying To Address Through The Proposed Service/Program/Event?
Desert Royale Productions was created in direct response to several unmet needs in Cathedral City’s arts and cultural landscape:

* Lack of accessible, community-driven theater: While the region is rich in talent, there are limited platforms where local writers, musicians, and performers can develop and showcase original work—especially in an environment that prioritizes accessibilit y, equity, and the audience experience.

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* Limited affordable arts programming: Many families and individuals in Cathedral City lack access to high -quality, affordable performing arts due to geographic, ﬁnancial, or cultural barriers. Desert Royale aims to ﬁll that gap by offering performances that are inclusive, low- cost, and community-focused.
* Underrepresentation of local and talent: We are committed to elevating the work of historically marginalized artists, including those who identify as LGBTQ+, BIPOC, or emerging creatives who may not have traditional theater backgrounds but have powerful stories to tell.
* Need for gathering spaces that foster connection: Especially post -pandemic, there’s a growing need for spaces that bring people together, offer healing through storytelling, and reignite a sense of community pride and participation.

By building a theater company that is by the community and for the community, Desert Royale Productions addresses these challenges head-on—creating a home for expression, inclusion, and innovation.

Through the support of this grant, we will:
* Secure a space to host live performances, rehearsals, and workshops. * Provide a creative platform for at least 10 –15 local writers, musicians, and performers to showcase their original work during our inaugural season. * Welcome audience members from across Cathedral City and the surrounding areas through affordable ticketed or free community performances.

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* Foster artistic growth and mentorship, especially for LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and emerging artists who often face barriers to traditional performance spaces. * Create new community partnerships that support collaboration between artists, businesses, and residents.

By providing opportunities to create and witness local stories onstage, we are directly addressing the gaps in access, representation, and cultural engagement outlined in Question #4. Our performances will spark conversation, pride, and connection—making the arts not just a luxury, but a shared, lived experience for the people of Cathedral City.

6 If Your Program Costs More Than You Are Requesting From The Community Assistance P r o g r a m , H o w D o Y o u P l a n T o P a y F o r T h e A d d i t i o n a l C o s t s ? W h a t S t e p s H a v e Y o u Already Taken To Get Additional Funds Or In-Kind Support If Necessary? Desert Royale Productions is actively pursuing a diverse funding strategy to ensure long-term sustainability beyond this grant request. While the Community Assistance Program funds will provide essential support to help us secure a location and foundational equipment, we understand the scope of launching a theater company requires additional resources.

To cover the remaining costs, we have already taken several key steps:
* Nonproﬁt Status (Pending): We have officially ﬁled for nonproﬁt designation with the State of California. Once approved, this will open doors to additional grant opportunities from public and private arts funders.
* Community Outreach and Sponsorships: We have begun forming relationships with local businesses and arts patrons who are interested in sponsoring productions, donating materials, or offering in-kind support (such as rehearsal space, set construction assistance, or marketing reach).
* Donor Development and Fundraising Events: We are preparing to launch a series of small donor drives and beneﬁt events that will not only raise funds but introduce our mission to the wider community.
* Volunteer and In-Kind Contributions: Several local artists, designers, and theater professionals have already pledged their time and skills to help launch our inaugural season, reducing labor costs and allowing us to focus available funds on essential infrastructure.

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This grant will serve as a launchpad, demonstrating public support and institutional trust, which will in turn help us leverage larger matching grants and sponsorships. We are deeply committed to building something lasting and impactful for Cathedral City—and we are laying the foundation now to ensure that Desert Royale Productions will thrive well into the future.

To ensure we can continue well beyond the initial funding period, we are implementing a multi-tiered ﬁnancial strategy that includes:
* Grant Writing and Arts Funding: Once our nonproﬁt status is ﬁnalized, we will apply for local, state, and national grants through agencies such as the California Arts Council, NEA, and regional foundations that support inclusive arts programming. * Season Sponsorships and Individual Donors: We are building a sponsorship package for local businesses, arts supporters, and community leaders who want to be ongoing patrons of our work. We'll also launch a "Founding Donors Circle" to recognize those who help sustain us through recurring giving.
* T i c k e t S a l e s a n d M e m b e r s h i p P r o g r a m : O u r e v e n t s w i l l i n c l u d e a m i x o f t i c k e t e d performances, pay-what-you-can shows, and free community nights. We will introduce a membership/subscriber model offering discounted access and perks for regular patrons. * Workshops, Classes, and Rentals: As we develop our space, we will offer affordable rentals for other creatives and host community classes or readings to generate additional revenue while supporting local artists.
* Merchandise and Community Fundraisers: Custom merchandise, beneﬁt events, and seasonal fundraisers will help build community pride and offer low-cost ways for the public to support the company.

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By combining artistic excellence with strong community and ﬁnancial planning, we are conﬁdent Desert Royale Productions will not only survive —but thrive —as a homegrown, community-rooted theater company.

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The above address is only a mailing address, all business and events will take place in Cathedral City.

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1 Describe Brieﬂy How The Requested Funds Will Be Used:

If awarded, the funds will enable Dinner with Patsi to expand its impact across Cathedral City and beyond. This includes growing the "Brunches with Patsi" initiative by incorporating smaller non-proﬁts into the Patsi network, enhancing community training with Stop the Bleed and Active Shooter Preparedness programs, and sponsoring essential food and supply drives in partnership with the Cathedral City Police Department Ho meless Liaison, Loving All Animals, and the Cathedral City Senior Center. Funding will also support the purchase of a banner for the City's Banner Program, sponsorship of local events to elevate the Dinner with Patsi brand, and the recently launched "Patsi's Promise - Buy a Van for the Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City" campaign—providing vital transportation for more children to attend the Club. Finally, the grant will help fund scholarships for students in the Cathedral City High School Performing Arts, SAFE Schools Desert Cities, and the Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year.

2 Other Funding Sources: From Whom, How Much Requested, And How Much Committed? How Will Our Contribution Leverage Or Match These Other Funds? Dinner with Patsi is funded primarily through the generosity of donors who attend its monthly community events, which typically generate between $800 and $2,000 each. What sets the organization apart is its 100% pass -through model—every dollar raised goes directly to the designated charities, with no administrative fees taken. Driven by a spirit of compassion and urgency, Dinner with Patsi is known for its ability to identify community needs and respond swiftly to make a tangible, positive impact.

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3 Brieﬂy Describe The History And Expertise Of Your Organization. (Include what your organization does, the composition of your staff, and whom you have traditionally served or targeted: geographical area, neighborhood, ethnicity, or other factors that identify your service/program to the community.)
Dinner with Patsi was founded in 2017 as a small dinner party with a big heart—designed to raise funds for local Cathedral City non-proﬁts while supporting local restaurants on slower nights. What started as a simple gathering has since blossomed into a powerful fundraising force in the community. Today, Dinner with Patsi is not only a trusted partner for local charities but also a sought -after presence by restaurants and caterers eager to host her popular events, known for drawing generous crowds affectio nately referred to as “Patsi's people. ” Patsi's dedication to service has earned her widespread recognition, including the Cathedral City Mayor's Award, Palm Springs Pride Volunteer of the Year, and Volunteer Awards from both the Cathedral City Senior Cent er and the Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City.

4 What Are The Speciﬁc Community Needs Or Problems That You Are Trying To Address Through The Proposed Service/Program/Event?
Dinner with Patsi (DWP) is driven by a threefold mission: (1) to support local Cathedral City businesses and restaurants, (2) to reduce food insecurity among low-income seniors, and (3) to uplift and fund local non-proﬁt organizations. The DWP model is both simple and effective: by hosting single-day events at local restaurants, the organization boosts business while creating a platform for charitable giving. Guests are invited to make monetary donations that directly beneﬁt a featured local non-proﬁt and are also encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to support the Cathedral City Senior Center's food bank. Since its founding, DWP has made a meaningful impact, providing support to numerous organizations including the Cathedral City Senior Center, SCRAP Gallery, Cathedral City Police Homeless Liaison Program, Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City, Loving All Animals, Brothers of the Desert, Cathedral City High School Performing Arts, and the Cathedral City High School Choir—just to name a few.

Adding additional Brunches with Patsi's events each year to increase fundraising and community engagement.

Continue to provide at least two scholarships to deserving young individuals from the Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City and the Cathedral City High School Choir.

Organizing three additional supply drives annually to beneﬁt key local organizations, including the Cathedral City Police Department Homeless Liaison, Loving All Animals, and the Cathedral City Senior Center.

Securing a banner for the Cathedral City Banner Program to raise visibility and awareness of its mission.

Sponsoring additional community events to further grow the Dinner with Patsi brand and its reach.

Continuing to raise and distribute funds to local non-proﬁts, ensuring their ongoing success and sustainability.

6 If Your Program Costs More Than You Are Requesting From The Community Assistance P r o g r a m , H o w D o Y o u P l a n T o P a y F o r T h e A d d i t i o n a l C o s t s ? W h a t S t e p s H a v e Y o u Already Taken To Get Additional Funds Or In-Kind Support If Necessary? Dinner with Patsi is constantly seeking new grant opportunities and welcoming individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the community through donations. To make giving even more accessible, Dinner with Patsi is exploring the idea of accepting Zelle and Paypal. And also creating a QR code where donors can donate via credit card at any event.

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directly distributed to local non -proﬁts, ensuring that every dollar goes toward creating positive change in Cathedral City.

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1 Describe Brieﬂy How The Requested Funds Will Be Used:

Grant funds will be used to assist with monthly recognition program expenses, including t- shirts for nominees (300+ per month) and prizes for "special recognition" winners (6-9 per month). In addition, funding will be used for the DTRT Scholarship & Student Assistance (SSA) project. School counselors from all 3 school districts --PSUSD, DSUSD, and CVUSD - - identify/nominate graduating seniors in need of ﬁnancial assistance in order to pursue college, trade school, or on-the-job training, and a committee under the direction of PSUSD Superintendent Dr. Tony Signoret, selects students from those nominated for ﬁnancial aid/scholarships. The SSA also provides grants for students of any grade level identiﬁed by their counselors as in need of emergency funds (e.g., those suffering from food/clothing/housing insecurity).

2 Other Funding Sources: From Whom, How Much Requested, And How Much Committed? How Will Our Contribution Leverage Or Match These Other Funds? committed: Galen Family Foundation - $10,000; Grace Helen Spearman Foundation - $25,000; City of Rancho Mirage - $9,000; Walter Clark Legal Group - $7,500

requested: City of Palm Springs - $35,000; City of Indio - $5,000; Goodwin Family Foundation - $10,000; Anderson Children's Foundation - $15,000; City of Palm Desert - $5,000

private donations (anticipated): $20,000+

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A grant of $5,000 would be in line with other cities' funding, and would enable us to continue to positively impact Valley youth, including those living in/attending school in Cathedral City.

The DTRT program includes all school-age youth in the Valley, including PSUSD students -- where the percentage of students identiﬁed as economically disadvantaged is estimated to be as high as 97%, with an estimated 10% classiﬁed as temporarily or permanently homeless. The program recognizes not only academically high-achieving students but students who struggle with their grades or behavior but are making an effort to improve themselves or their community.

DTRT employs one part-time Executive Director with an extensive background in education, a doctorate degree in education, and who also serves as a PSUSD program head, to perform program functions. All administrative/other responsibilities are handled by a volunteer CEO (myself) with a Ph.D. in psychology and extensive background in nonproﬁt organizations.

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4 What Are The Speciﬁc Community Needs Or Problems That You Are Trying To Address Through The Proposed Service/Program/Event?
Children have been hit hard by the effects of past COVID restrictions, social distancing/isolation, and violence in the schools. Their mental health, schoolwork, and sense of security have all suffered. Teachers report an increase in acting-out, behavior and attitude problems, and a general lack of civility in their students. There is also a signiﬁcant problem with gangs and violence outside of the classroom which needs to be addressed.

By recognizing "good kids" and establishing them as role models for their peers, DTRT signiﬁcantly impacts these issues.

6 If Your Program Costs More Than You Are Requesting From The Community Assistance P r o g r a m , H o w D o Y o u P l a n T o P a y F o r T h e A d d i t i o n a l C o s t s ? W h a t S t e p s H a v e Y o u Already Taken To Get Additional Funds Or In-Kind Support If Necessary? Additional funding sources/grants/sponsors have been requested/solicited and are constantly being explored. Best practices have been implemented by our board since our chapter's incorporation in January, 2023, and DTRT has established a cash reserve fund of $100,000 to date in the event of any shortfall.

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of efforts you will undertake to raise funds as well as your organization’s history of maintaining services/programs.)
While DTRT-GPS is just completing its second year in operation, we have followed best practices for nonproﬁt organizations and built a strong cash reserve fund which will allow us to cover any shortfall in funding for 2025-2026 and beyond. We have established strong relationships with a number of foundations/donors to assure continued funding into the future.

8 (OPTIONAL) Is There Anything That You Would Like To Add? If So, Please Tell Us Here:

The DO THE RIGHT THING program has recognized hundreds of students attending school in Cathedral City over the past 2 years and has enjoyed tremendous support from principals and teachers as well as elected city officials.

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1 Describe Brieﬂy How The Requested Funds Will Be Used:

My name is Jacob Cruz -Ratliff, and I am the Founder/Owner of Expeditionary Veterans Association (EVA), which is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt veterans charity organization. I served in the U.S. Army from 2000-2004 and w/ a combat tour in Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003; I am a 100% Disabled Combat-Veteran due to my military service. Well, that is enough about me, let’s talk about the real reason I am reaching out to you. EVA was started to assist Veterans t h a t h av e P o s t T r a um a tic St r e s s Dis o r d er ( P T SD) a n d t o a s sis t t h em in o r g a n izin g o ut d o o r types of activities with other Veterans that suffer from PTSD. Two to Four times a week, year- round, we host mountain bike trips in hopes to help these Veterans adjust back into society to include making new friendships as they once did while serving in the military.

Our mission and motto is, “To provide recreational therapy to Veterans and Active -Duty Military Personnel that suffer with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) via Mountain-Biking and other outdoor recreations therapy activities. ”

2 Other Funding Sources: From Whom, How Much Requested, And How Much Committed? How Will Our Contribution Leverage Or Match These Other Funds? All local and corporate sponsors provide discounted or free equipment to support program:

Magura Brakes, 800-448-3876
Onyx Racing Products, Dan Peterson @ 320 295-7652 or [email protected] SixSixOne, [email protected]
Fly Racing, Amanda Spitzler @ 208-376-8400 or aspitzler@ﬂyracing.com

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Crank Brothers, Evan Spicer @ [email protected]
7iDP/Tag Metals MTB, Jeremy Hallman @ 303-200-0971 or [email protected] e*thirteen components, Liz @ [email protected]
Transition Bikes, Cam Burnes @ [email protected] Magicshine @ Rebecka @ [email protected]
Fasthouse, Ashley Belt @ [email protected]
United Sports Brands, Emily Stubler @ [email protected] Bell Helmets @ [email protected]
Spec9 Eyewear, Braxton Ontiveros @ [email protected]
Thrival Energy Bars, Matt Denny @ 801-472-8021 or [email protected] Send It Co., Cole Kramer @ 303-818-1144 or [email protected] Flatline Van Co., Silas @ support@ﬂatlinevanco.com
ESO Grips, Anastasia @ [email protected]
Cushcore @ [email protected] or [email protected]
Tannus America @ [email protected]
Muc-Off, Ryan Wondercheck @ [email protected]
Leatt @ 661-287-9258 or @ [email protected]
Ceramic Pro Murrieta, Kyle Acevedo @ 760-429-4267
J.E. Custom Vans, Jon Escalante @ 909-749-3392
Squishlabs, Paul Preuss @ 702-688-2602 or [email protected] Fasst Co., Chris Tidwell @ 877-306-1801 ext 4 or [email protected] Sin City Decal, Scott Free @ 702-721-1931 or [email protected] Southwest Bikes, Tim Moody @ [email protected]
SDG Components, Chris Han @ [email protected]
RockBros @ [email protected]
WTB America, Heather McFadden @ 408-607-9642 or [email protected] Expeditionary Veterans Association V3889
5DEV , Chris @ [email protected]
Fix Manufacturing @ tools@ﬁxmfg.com
Jenson USA, Courtney Budicin @ [email protected] or Tanner @ 951-736-0700 Rockie Talkie, Jessica Gustafson @ [email protected]

T e n t o t w e l v e t i m e s a m o n t h , i f n o t m o r e , E V A h a s p l a n s a c t i v i t i e s t h a t w i l l b e p o s t e d o n social-m e d i a s i t e s , i n h o p e s t o h e l p t h e s e V e t e r a n s a d j u s t b a c k i n t o s o c i e t y t o i n c l u d e making new friendships as they once did while serving in the military. We hope this organization can provide a better way of life for them. Additionally, if you know anyone that would like to participate in our events, please refer them to us and we will gladly assist in any way possible.

EVA is a 501c3 Non-Proﬁt Charity (EIN# 93-2102389). All funding will solely be based on the donations received by organizations that will support our cause. This is where donations received, Grant Request and Proposal for Sponsorships come into play. By s uch types of requests for assistance we hope to purchase the required equipment needed to further our operations.

Recreational Therapy: Helping Soldiers Cope with PTSD More than 1 million U.S. citizens serve as active-duty military personnel. According to U.S. Census Bureau estimates, almost 22 million Americans are veterans of U.S. Armed Forces service. These men and women — whether serving in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps or Navy — are supported Expeditionary Veterans Association V3889
by millions more family members whose letters, phone calls and care packages are essential to buoy spirits and boost morale throughout a service-members career.

Often, that need for support extends long after the battleﬁeld quiets. Many men and women have experienced direct combat exposure or other highly stressful situations during their service. With such many people serving in active combat zones, the prevalence of Post - Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious concern.

PTSD is deﬁned as “an anxiety disorder that may develop after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which severe physical harm occurred or was threatened. ” While PTSD more commonly affects those who have direct experience with high-stress situations, it can also impact people who have witnessed or observed traumatic events — both directly and i n d i r e c t l y . I t i s e s t i m a t e d t h a t a l m o s t 8 p e r c e n t o f A m e r i c a n s w i l l b e a ff e c t e d b y P T S D a t some point in their lives. Within the U.S. Armed Forces, that percentage is even higher.

According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the number of veterans with PTSD varies by service era. For those serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Enduring Freedom (OEF), about 11-20 out of every 100 veterans have PTSD each year . From the Gulf W a r ( D e s e r t S t o r m ) , a b o u t 1 2 o u t o f e v e r y 1 0 0 v e t e r a n s a r e a ff e c t e d e a c h y e a r . A n d i t i s estimated that 30 out of every 100 veterans who served in the Vietnam War have experienced PTSD in their lifetime.

4 What Are The Speciﬁc Community Needs Or Problems That You Are Trying To Address Through The Proposed Service/Program/Event?
With so many armed forces servicemen and women experiencing PTSD in combat and upon returning home, the military and other Veteran organizations have developed effective treatment tools and methods to help individuals struggling with the disorder. Increasi ngly, recreational activities are being folded into treatment plans, as they can be an effective prescription to enhance physical, mental, social, and emotional health through structured activities. Recreational therapy provides additional coping mechanism s related to stress and intense emotions by lowering levels of anxiety, providing social opportunities, and creating a sense of community, cohesion, and engagement among veterans.

EVA will often serve as the additional step in a Veterans treatment plan, providing outpatient counseling in group therapy and events. EVA’s program facilitates recreation programs that strengthen resilience and contribute to military effectiveness. Other active recreation programs that are available through EVA can be tailored speciﬁcally for units, such as Expeditionary Veterans Association V3889
alternative physical training (PT), high-intensity tactical training (HITT), aquatics maximum power intense training (AMP-IT) and functional ﬁtness.

Our program also utilizes art therapy as a mechanism for managing PTSD symptoms.

Recreational therapy can provide emotional relief by encouraging free expression and has been shown to relieve depression and anxiety. We believe the initiative is an effective tool for supporting service members with PTSD. “Recreational therapy offers activities that provide a calming, stress -free environment in which soldiers often strengthen relationships with their family as well as discovering new strengths and building life skills. ”

With our recent business expansion into Las Vegas, Nevada and St. Louis, Missouri we are hoping to ﬁnd local bike shops and bike industry companies that will be willing to establish a business relationship, where EVA and your business will beneﬁt from e ach other’s collaborations. This would mean we would work directly with you with event planning, donations for events, discounts, and referrals from all our veteran clientele to include, but not limited to social-media platforms, friends, and family as wel l. If you desire to establish this business relationship with our organization, I will make myself readily available for open communications to discuss a cooperative business plan.

Funding is strictly done by donation, and therefore this Grant/LOI request was developed.

Whatever product is donated, discounts provided, services, or funding is provided, will be used to the purchase of recreational equipment required to successfully ho st events that will provide treatment therapy to those Veterans suffering from PTSD.

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Most of our therapy rides are exploring XC, All-Mountain, and Enduro/DH type trails, but we also have members that have become EVA ambassadors and racing many times a year in SoCal Enduro Races, Big Bear-Snow Summit DH Races, Mammoth Mountain DH Races and of course local races; to include races that are held in Las Vegas, NV and other States. All of which we are proud of backing them and many of them never used to mountain-bike before joining Team EVA and now are Pro and Amateur racing.

In October 2023, we made progress by purchasing a 2015 Ford Transit 150, which will help stack-up m o r e V et s t o t r a n sp o rt w it h t h eir g ear a n d t ak e r id e s w it h us t o o ur r ec r ea t io n a l therapeutic activities. With the assistance of our current MTB sponsors and both our sales rep. and the sales/ﬁnance manager, who by the way was a USMC Desert Storm Veteran, we were able to ﬁnally make this purchase. This van was equipped with almost everything we needed. Even though we would love to have purchased a brand- new van, we couldn’t because of limited funding, but we can’t complain because this is truly a blessing as it will help our organization do big shuttle bike trips to therapy rides. This passenger -van will pick up EVA members and is loaded with bikes to be take n out to EVA recreational therapy treatment sessions all over Southern California and elsewhere.

In mid-2020, we started providing more ebikes/emtb's for our members as we know how hard it is to enjoy a ride with their disabilities hindering the full enjoyment and performance of mountain biking. Considering now ebikes/emtb's are being more and more used on trails and more are seeing the beneﬁts of using them for our therapy treatment program With the continuous request for us to start a Road Cycling and Gravel Biking therapy group, we started a Roadie/Gravel Biking therapy group in Riverside County, CA in June 2024. With the ﬁrst therapy ride being a great success, we look forward to the growth of this new option to provide continuous therapy to our clientele. In December 2025, we also added adaptive mountain-biking into our program, which we realized there were a lot of Veterans that were primarily conﬁned to various forms of wheelchairs or assisted walking devices/prosthetics.

With this new program we are continuing to reach out to the adaptive mountain biking companies that may be able to donate adaptive bikes and equipment or funding to get these Disabled-Veterans out on the trails as soon as possible.

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We hope that by sending you this LOI, not only will we get to promote your brand in a broader social setting as we already do with our current sponsors but also give more of our clientele the ability to conquer more trails with less pain and bigger smiles. Thank you for the time and support you have already given to our Active-Duty Service Members and Veterans.

V/r,
Jacob Cruz-Ratliff
Founder/Owner
Expeditionary Veterans Association Inc.

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Las Vegas, NV / St. Louis, MO
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1 Describe Brieﬂy How The Requested Funds Will Be Used:

Our Housing Insecurity Prevention Program reduces low -income households' housing and ﬁnancial insecurity risks through several components. A Brush with Kindness provides safety hazard and property damage repairs for households that lack resources to implement repairs due to disability or ﬁnancial challenges. Volunteers paint and perform minor exterior home repairs; remove yard debris; install drought-resistant plants; remove and repair safety hazards; and repair and replace fences and windows. We fund licensed contractors to repair Heating, Air Conditioning and Ventilation (HVAC) systems, rooﬁng, and plumbing issues. We partner with Riverside Count y to provide property repair assessments. The County Implements repairs. Through Emergency Household Needs Assistance, we donate appliances, furniture, and other needs that impact quality of life from our Restore thrift store, purchase items for clients, or provide limited ﬁnancial assistance. For example, last year, we provided household furnishings to a previously homeless family moving into ·•section 8" housing. Through Wellness Checks, we ensure clients' health and safety and advocate to secure needed services and resources. Last year, we served 11 Cathedral City households.

2 Other Funding Sources: From Whom, How Much Requested, And How Much Committed? How Will Our Contribution Leverage Or Match These Other Funds? Cathedral City funding helps leverage grants from other Valley cities. In the current ﬁscal year this has included cities of Palm Springs ($25,000), Indian Wells ($20,000), La Quinta ($5,000), Rancho Mirage ($2,000), Indio ($1,500), and Coachella ($1 ,000). We will reapply to all cities as current grants expire. Additional current funders include Bank of America ($20,000}, Banc of California ($10,000), Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians ($5,000), and Desert Healthcare District ($10,000). Renewal reques ts are pending with the San

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Manuel Band of Mission Indians ($75,000) and Morongo Band of Mission Indians ($5,000) and in process to the Houston Family Foundation ($60,000). Applications windows open shortly for previous funders Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center ($24,500) and BIGHORN Cares ($15,000). We also have a contract with Riverside County's Department of Housing and Workforce Solutions (HWS) ($16,800).

Since 1990, we have constructed or rehabilitated 41 homes of which 15 families have paid off mortgages. Thirteen of these homes were constructed in Cathedral City. In 2023 -2024, three low-income Hispanic families assumed ownership of two newly constructed Desert Hot Springs homes and one refurbished Sky Valley mobile home. We are expecting approval s h o r t l y f r o m t h e C i t y o f P a l m D e s e r t f o r d o n a t i o n o f a l arge lot which will accommodate construction of two new homes in the coming months. We are also in discussions with the City of Desert Hot Springs for donation of up to ﬁve lots. We welcome to the opportunity to discuss building additional affordable housing in Cathedral City.

In 2010, we began 'A Brush With Kindness' services to provide safety hazard and property repair assistance to low-income households utilizing volunteer groups. Since 2016, we have partnered with Riverside County's Department of Housing and Workforce Soluti ons (HWS) to evaluate properties for lowincome households in need of property repairs to be implemented by HWS. In 2020, we expanded services to include hiring professional contractors from our vast local network to perform cost-effective heating, ventilation and air condition_ing (HVAC) systems, rooﬁng, plumbing, electrical, and sewer line repairs.

HFHCV began providing Emergency Household Needs Assistance in 2010 with the opening o f o u r R e S t o r e T h r i f t S t o r e . T h e i n ﬂ u x o f d o n a t i o n s f o r r e s a l e e n a b l e d u s t o s u p p o r t l o w- income individuals and families facing emergency needs. In recent years, we have expanded Habitat for Humanity V3247
this service to include providing limited ﬁnancial assistance. Our Wellness Check service was implemented in 2020 in response to the COVID -19 pandemic to ensure our clients' health and safety. Our bi-annual client contacts ﬁll an ongoing void, particular ly for clients who are isolated seniors and struggling families. We are continuing to expand this service to ensure that our clients have access to vital community resources and services. In 2024, we entered into Memoranda of Understanding with Jewish Family Service of the Desert and the Joslyn Center to link clients experiencing behavioral health issues to free and low- cost outpatient treatment services.

We serve the Valley's most vulnerable populations, including seniors, veterans, and the disabled. Of 334 clients served in 2024, 67% were from underserved communities of color , including 54% Latino/Hispanic, 12% African American, and 1 % Asian/Paciﬁc Islander; 42% seniors; 25% children under age 18; 30% disabled; and 6% Veterans. Our 30 member staff closely reﬂect the diversity of the communities we serve; 43% are Hispanic/Latino, 10% Asian/Paciﬁc Islander, and 3% African American; 30% seniors; 20% LGBTQ+; and 50% are bi-lingual, facilitating services to Spanish-speaking clients. This is particularly beneﬁcial to

58.9% of Cathedral City's estimated 52,356 residents who are Hispanic/Latino (U .S. Census 2023). In 2024, we served 11 Cathedral City low -income households comprising 28 residents; 79% were Latino/Hispanic and 21% White; 36% seniors; 14% children under age 18; 36% disabled; and 7% Veterans.

4 What Are The Speciﬁc Community Needs Or Problems That You Are Trying To Address Through The Proposed Service/Program/Event?
Low-income Valley households confront unrelenting ﬁnancial pressures on multiple fronts, resulting in signiﬁcantly reduced purchasing ability and straining ﬁnancial resources. The California Legislative Analyst's Office reported (12/16/24) that since January 2020, skyrocketing cost increases included housing (20.1%), utilities (44.7%), transportation (25.9%), and food (27%). California Housing Partnership (May 2024) reported that renters would need to earn 2.3 times the State minimum wage to afford Riverside County's average monthly asking rental rates of $1 ,920. The cost -of-living impact is overwhelming for struggling families and seniors subsisting on minimum wage jobs or ﬁxed incomes. Health Assessment and Research for Communities reported that 19.4% of Valley adults had incomes at or below poverty level in 2022. HFHCV's cost -free services improve safety of home environments without impacting household ﬁnances and ensure vulnerable residents are linked to vital community services to improve quality of life.

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5 What Do You Ultimately Hope To Accomplish Through Your Proposed Service/Program/Event? How Will It Address The Needs Or Problems You Describe In Question #4? (Your objectives should describe how your clients will be affected as a result of your project and how many people will be reached by the end of the proposed service/program/event.)
H F H C V w i l l s e r v e a t l e a s t 3 8 0 m e n , w o m e n , a n d c h i l d r e n d u r i n g t h e g r a n t p e r i o d i n t h e Coachella Valley region. Cathedral City funding will be used to beneﬁt the City's residents.

Objectives include: 1) To provide assessments of safety hazards and property damage repair needs and to implement repairs internally or facilitate repairs through Riverside County's HWS Department to beneﬁt at least 160 individuals in 85 low -income households; 2) to provide emergency needs assistance to at least 50 low-income individuals in 20 households experiencing ﬁnancial insecurity that is negatively impacting quality of life through in -kind donations, purchasing items for clients, or through limited ﬁnancial assistance; and 3) to p r o v i d e a t l e a s t 1 7 0 l o w-income individuals in 85 households with wellness checks, advocacy, and/or linkages and referrals to vital community resources and services to improve quality of life. Outcomes include: 1) 70% of clients will report improved quality of life; 2) 60% will report reduced ﬁnancial insecurity; and 3) 60% will report reduced housing insecurity.

6 If Your Program Costs More Than You Are Requesting From The Community Assistance P r o g r a m , H o w D o Y o u P l a n T o P a y F o r T h e A d d i t i o n a l C o s t s ? W h a t S t e p s H a v e Y o u Already Taken To Get Additional Funds Or In-Kind Support If Necessary? Current grant funders have contributed $113,300, not including renewal requests submitted or in process. Costs not covered by grants will be partially funded through proceeds of sales from Restore and fundraising efforts. We utilize our parent organization's global models to maximize cost effectiveness and project impact. Volunteer -driven services reduce labor costs. Last year, 170 volunteers donated 5,351 hours of service, which valued at the State's 2024 minimum wage of $16 per hour would equal $85,616 in volunteer labor. This signiﬁcantly extended our resources to service a greater number of low-income households than would otherwise have been possible. Our extensive vendor network provides in-kind donations and reduced building supplies pricing. Recentl y, one vendor contributed $7,000 of in-kind services in support of a senior whose mobile home had been severely damaged by a w i n d s t o r m . T h e s e f a c t o r s c r e a t e a m u l t i p l i e r e ff e c t e n a b l i n g u s t o l e v e r a g e g r a n t f u n d s signiﬁcantly beyond the contribution's cash value.

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7 If You Plan To Continue This Service/Program Beyond The Period For Which You Have Requested The Funds, How Do You Plan To Continue Paying For It? (Describe the types of efforts you will undertake to raise funds as well as your organization’s history of maintaining services/programs.)
HFHCV has demonstrated a long -term commitment to the success of this program, which has evolved considerably over the past 15 years. We began implementing safety hazard and property repair projects and providing emergency household needs assistance for low- income households in 2010, contracted with Riverside County's HWS in 2016, and began wellness checks in 2020. During this time, we have signiﬁcantly expanded our partnerships with local and regional funders, which resulted in more than $200,000 in funding in the last ﬁscal year. We continue to seek support from municipal, corporate, and private sector funders that have historically partnered with us and will identify new funders to enhance sustainability. Sustainability is strengthened by varied funding sources decreasing vulnerability to reduced support from one main funder, including grants, Restore thrift outlet sales, and fundraising . We have increased our fundraising efforts in recent years, including the implementation of an annual golf tournament i n 2 0 2 2 . A s n o t e d , p r o g r a m s u p p o r t i s enhanced through substantial in-kind donations of building supplies and materials, and volunteers who contribute more than 5,000 hours of service annually, signiﬁcantly offsetting program costs.

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I n 2 0 2 4 , H F H C V s e r v e d 3 2 9 c l i e n t s a n d f a c i l i t a t e d r e p a i r s i n 6 7 V a l l e y h o m e s ; p r o v i d e d emergency needs assistance to 15 households; and provided wellness checks to 68 households. We served 28 Cathedral City residents in 11 households with total project expenditures of $16,975. On Gamino Rd., after a widowed senior suffered the tragic loss of her son and grandchildren her property deteriorated, and her insurance company threatened t o c a n c e l h e r p o l i c y . V o l u n t e e r t e a m s r e m o v e d m u l t i p l e c a r p a r t s , 5 3 t i r e s , a nd excess vegetation from her yard; cleared her cluttered garage; repaired fencing; and painted 2 security doors, the fence, and garage interior. Her insurance coverage was renewed. Her home environment was safer and more secure. We linked her to the Joslyn Center's counseling services. On Via Grande, a leaky roof damaged a disabled senior's mobile home bathroom and jeopardized insurance coverage. We replaced and regrouted damaged wall tiles; repaired and refortiﬁed the bathtub's sunken foundation and reﬁnished the tub; and repaired the roof leak. The insurance policy was renewed. On Conception Dr., we resolved multiple issues at a blighted property owned by two seniors, including a disabled Veteran.

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to prevent accidental falls into the pool. We paid moving expenses for a low-income Landau Blvd. resident; donated complete household furnishings to a single mother who lost the family's possessions in a ﬁre and moved into Section 8 housing on Avenida Mar avilla; and repaired plumbing, electrical, and ﬂooring issues due to water damage for a senior couple on Avenida La Gaviota.

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1 Describe Brieﬂy How The Requested Funds Will Be Used:

HARC respectfully requests a $5,000 contribution from Cathedral City towards the 2025 Coachella Valley Community Health Survey (our seventh triennial survey). Every three years, HARC conducts the Coachella Valley Community Health Survey, which captures information from our local community on a wide range of topics related to quality of life, such as healthcare access and utilization, barriers to care, mental health, socioeconomic needs, food insecurity, and more. This cycle, the survey will include new data on important topics such as disaster preparedness, air quality perceptions, and much more. HARC will analyze this data and provide it back to the community at no cost (data to be released in early 2026), making it freely accessible to all. HARC will provide training and coaching on how to use this data to make positive change in our communities. We anticipate that, as in previous cycles, the information will be used to improve quality of life for our Coachella Valley friends and neighbors.

2 Other Funding Sources: From Whom, How Much Requested, And How Much Committed? How Will Our Contribution Leverage Or Match These Other Funds? To date, we have secured $168,740 from more than a dozen funders, including City of Palm Springs, City of La Quinta, City of Desert Hot Springs, Auen Foundation, Regional Access Project (RAP) Foundation, Desert Healthcare District/Foundation, Desert Care N etwork, Eisenhower Health, IEHP , Molina Healthcare, First 5 Riverside County, Desert Oasis Healthcare, and the 4th District County Supervisor's Office. We also have an additional $60k+ pending in requests (e.g., City of Coachella, Coeta and Donald Barker F oundation, Agua Caliente Band of Mission Indians, Anderson Children's Foundation, etc.) and are

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actively continuing to fundraise in order to ensure that this important resource remains freely accessible to everyone in our community.

4 What Are The Speciﬁc Community Needs Or Problems That You Are Trying To Address Through The Proposed Service/Program/Event?
As described above, HARC was founded to provide Coachella Valley -speciﬁc data, and we did so through our ﬁrst Coachella V alley Community Health Survey in 2007. However , it is not enough to simply collect data once and make it freely available--it is critically important to regularly collect data to map trends and changes in our community, and to adapt our data collection to include newly emergent issues. As such, HARC repeats the Coachella Valley Community Health Survey every three years; this year marks our seventh triennial survey.

Each cycle, we provide the data back to the community at no charge. Now more than ever we need local data to document our needs, our strengths, our disparities, so that we can tell our stories and bring in funding to address t hose needs. This data uplifts our entire community.

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result of your project and how many people will be reached by the end of the proposed service/program/event.)
During 2025, we will be collecting data from more than 2,000 Coachella Valley residents, in English and Spanish, representing adults and children. This data will then be weighted, analyzed, written up, and released to the public at no charge (estimated rel ease date is February 2026). We will make it available to local leaders, from grassroots neighborhood initiatives to governmental agencies, educational institutions, and healthcare providers.

Guided by HARC, these leaders will utilize the data to identify and prioritize needs, design and implement programs and services to address those needs, and obtain funds to support those programs and services. In previous survey cycles, nonproﬁts who used HARC's data to justify their requests for funding brought in mo re than $20 million in funds for important services like transportation for people with disabilities, mental health counseling for children, and free HIV testing for all. We anticipate similar impact with this newest data.

We’ve already secured about two-thirds of the budget, thanks to strong regional support. A contribution from Cathedral City is key to helping us close the gap and ensure this important research reaches its full potential. With full funding, we can ensure robust data collection across all communities —allowing for in- depth insights into the health and well -being of vulnerable groups, including LGBTQ+ residents, children, veterans, and more. If we fall short of our fundraising goal, we’ll be forced to scale back —reducing the number of people surveyed, shortening the report, and limiting our ability to explore the health of speciﬁc populations in detail. While we are commit ted to providing this data to the public free of charge, reduced funding means reduced depth and utility.

One challenge we experience is that some donors wish to contribute to direct services (e.g., rescuing abandoned animals or feeding people experiencing homelessness, etc.) rather than support HARC's data. They do not realize that this information is the bac kbone of our entire nonproﬁt community, and that helping support the survey helps to support every nonproﬁt in the Valley, and, indirectly, every resident. We continue to educate, promote, and publicize this important free resource while fundraising to ensure that it stays free for all.

8 (OPTIONAL) Is There Anything That You Would Like To Add? If So, Please Tell Us Here:

Firstly, we want to thank Cathedral City for contributing to previous cycles of this survey--we have had seven of the nine cities support over the years, and Cathedral City was one of the ﬁrst. We are very appreciative of your support!

Secondly, many nonproﬁts located in Cathedral City (and those who serve Cathedral City residents) utilize this data to identify needs, prioritize activities, and obtain funding to provide important services to your residents. Examples include Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City, DAP Health/Borrego Health, the Cathedral Center, FIND Food Bank, and many more.

Finally, all funders who contribute at or above the $5,000 level will receive a "Local Spotlight" in the ﬁnished report. This "Local Spotlight" showcases our funders and the efforts they make to improve health, wellness, and quality of life in our Coachella Valley, and it is seen by hundreds of local changemakers. We hope to once again be able to include your great city in this effort.

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1 Describe Brieﬂy How The Requested Funds Will Be Used:

In the 2024/2025 school year, the Ophelia program expanded into Cathedral City High School serving 17 participants, including 8 seniors, delivered by four volunteer professional women mentors. All 8 seniors graduated, and 7 received Ophelia Scholarships totaling $14,500. In the 2025/2026 school year, plans are to serve more girls at the high school and expand the program into James Workman and/or Nellie Coffman Middle , both feeder schools to Cathedral City High. A support grant from the City of Cathedral City will enable us to expand our reach in Cathedral City schools, beneﬁting more girls, leading to a healthier ﬁnancial future for our girls and community. Funding will be used to strengthen program capacity including recruiting, training, and managing volunteers and guest speakers, while maintaining administrative infrastructure to ensure program model ﬁdelity and effectiveness. Ophelia, a program of the John F . Kennedy Memorial Foundation, has served Coachella Valley for 26 years. This ﬁve -year, school-based mentoring program empowers underserved girls to excel academically, graduate high school, and pursue higher education.

Delivered in the schools, during the sc hool day by volunteer mentors and community partners, Ophelia has a 100% graduation rate, with most students continuing their education. Referred by school counselors, participants gain critical thinking skills, scholarship guidance, and support to become self-sufficient members of the community.

2 Other Funding Sources: From Whom, How Much Requested, And How Much Committed? How Will Our Contribution Leverage Or Match These Other Funds? 2025/2026 Preliminary Projected Funding:

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Committed: Augustine Band of Mission Indians $50,000; DSUSD $40,000; PSUSD $32,000; CVUSD $18,000; Regional Access Project Foundation $15,000; U S Bank $10,000; Fund Raising $240,000 – TOTAL $405,000
To Be requested: City of Indian Wells $6,000; City of Indio $3,000, City of Palm Desert $5,000, City of Palm Springs $5,000, Devto Support Foundation $25,000, The Champions Volunteer Foundation $4,000, Anderson Children’s Foundation $7,500 – TOTAL $55,000 Our program relies on a combination of school district support, volunteer efforts, individual donors and other grants to ensure operational effectiveness. Your funding will match these resources and help expand our volunteer network and strengthen program infrastructure, increasing participation, success, and long-term impact.

3 Brieﬂy Describe The History And Expertise Of Your Organization. (Include what your organization does, the composition of your staff, and whom you have traditionally served or targeted: geographical area, neighborhood, ethnicity, or other factors that identify your service/program to the community.)
Since 1999, the John F . Kennedy Memorial Foundation has provided programs for disadvantaged, low- to moderate-income families in underserved areas of the Coachella Valley. Programs focus on the health, wellness, and educational needs of parents and children leading to improved health, child well-being, and family functioning. Programs: 3 In- Home Parenting Education programs; Community Outreach Program offering support in accessing health and human services; Reach Out and Read early literacy program; Healthy Families Clinic, housing administrative offices and a pediatric clinic. Ophelia is a 5 -year team mentoring program for girls in grades 8 through 12, identiﬁed by their school counselors as having potential but needing support to overcome possible risk factors. Held twice a month, lesson plans focus on mental/behavioral health, emotional intelligence, and personal growth. Juniors and seniors can join the Ambassador Leadership Council, to further develop their leadership, public speaking, and service skill s. Led by longtime Leadership and Program staff, the program is delivered by female mentors and guest speakers who inspire Ophelia Girls to realize their potential and become our next generation of spirited leaders.

4 What Are The Speciﬁc Community Needs Or Problems That You Are Trying To Address Through The Proposed Service/Program/Event?
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According to a 2021 CDC Survey among more than 17,000 high school students, data revealed: 3 in 5 girls felt persistently sad and hopeless; more than 1 in 4 girls reported they s er io us l y c o n sid er ed a tt em p t in g s uic id e; m o r e t h a n 1 in 1 0 g ir l s r ep or t ed t h ey attempted suicide; alcohol use was also higher among girls than boys; all increasing signiﬁcantly over a decade. Survey results indicated girls fared the worst on most. Locally, District and school administrators report similar concerns, making Ophelia’s support more critical than ever.

Nearly two-thirds of young adults reported wishing they had a mentor growing up. Ophelia addresses both mental health challenges girls face and inequitable access to mentorship, which is especially limited for youth from l ow-income, non -English-speaking, immigrant households and LGBTQ youth. Many Ophelia girls come from stressed households where the expectation of a stable future is low, money and food can be tight, and they would be the ﬁrst in their family to graduate hi gh school, let alone college. Ophelia is helping break this cycle by expanding access to supportive, caring mentors for the much deserving underserved teen girls in our communities.

5 What Do You Ultimately Hope To Accomplish Through Your Proposed Service/Program/Event? How Will It Address The Needs Or Problems You Describe In Question #4? (Your objectives should describe how your clients will be affected as a result of your project and how many people will be reached by the end of the proposed service/program/event.)
Ophelia goals are all Ophelia girls will: 1) Focus on education and career goal setting. 2) Graduate from high school on time. 3) Pursue higher education, college or trade school. To achieve these goals, Ophelia objectives in 2025/2026 are: Serve 525 ment ees in grades 8 through 12, including 72 seniors, in 22 schools across the valley; Provide 2 team mentoring sessions per month, 12 per year; Provide college and/or trade school scholarship awareness sessions for the 72 Ophelia seniors. Based on these objectives, the expected outcome is at least 75% of the 525 Ophelia girls will maintain Ophelia attendance and remain in the program thus receiving the full beneﬁts of the program which include: 1) Improve participants understanding and appreciation for the value of education and career goal setting 2) Improve participant’s academic achievement and enthusiasm for learning to ensure high school graduation in their senior year. 3) Address and encourage pursuit of higher education, and provide guidance and assist ance with completing Ophelia scholarships and accessing other available scholarships; 4) Assist seniors with monitoring their progress towards higher education and career goals. 5) 100% of Ophelia seniors who maintain Ophelia attendance will demonstrate an increase in their positive view of high school graduation and graduate on-time; 5) 60% of Ophelia seniors who maintain required JF Kennedy Memorial Foundation V3892
Ophelia attendance will apply for an Ophelia scholarship, and at least 75% of Ophelia seniors who apply will be awarded an Ophelia Scholarship.

6 If Your Program Costs More Than You Are Requesting From The Community Assistance P r o g r a m , H o w D o Y o u P l a n T o P a y F o r T h e A d d i t i o n a l C o s t s ? W h a t S t e p s H a v e Y o u Already Taken To Get Additional Funds Or In-Kind Support If Necessary? O u r p r o g r a m c o s t s e x c e e d t h e a m o u n t r e q u e s t e d . E x p a n s i o n r e q u i r e s r e c r u i t m e n t o f mentors, and long -term program sustainability for scholarship funding, added staffing salaries, operating expenses, and administration - leadership, ﬁscal, and development. We have already secured partial funding from our annual fundraising event, local foundations and private donors, and we continue to pursue additional grant opportunities. One -on-one engagements with the philanthropic community have increased. Several salon events, a small informal gathering in private homes to engage new and existing donors and mentors have been scheduled. Additionally, we collaborate with school districts and community organizations that provide in-kind support such as space, supplies, and volunteer hours, helping reduce operational costs. JFK Foundation is committed to sustainability and continues to build strong relationships with supporters and stakeholders to ensure the program remains available to the youth who need it most. We are conﬁdent we will meet the ﬁnancial needs of the program ensuring Ophelia will be available for future generations.

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We work in partnerships with community agencies, cities, service clubs, and individuals, to increase our volunteer recruitment efforts to continue to expand Ophelia in the valley. The collaboration with local service clubs has proven to be a very successful community partnership. Charitable events sponsored by these groups designating Ophelia as the beneﬁciary of the proceeds have generated much needed income and volunteer recruitment for the program. The cities of Indio, La Quinta, Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage, and Palm Springs provide funding demonstrating their support for the program through grant funds.

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Marion Moya / Cathedral City High School Class of 2025, $5,000 Ophelia Scholarship Recipient / Excerpts from her Scholarship Essay
I was alienated from my older siblings at a very young age. My mother believed there would be more opportunities for me, rather than living in Calexico right next to the border where there were barely any colleges and most of the population only spoke Spanish. The drastic academic change could easily be distinguished. I'd be a fool if I didn't take advantage of what I have laid out in front of me. When I was looking for programs to join I eventually heard about Ophelia. When I attended my ﬁrst Ophelia meet ing I was ﬁlled with overwhelming gratitude because of how welcoming my wonderful mentors and peers were. I ﬁnally felt like I had a safe space to go, something I didn't have as a child, especially after moving miles from home.

Since I can remember I've always wanted to become a pediatrician and be that doctor who makes children feel safe when paying their visit. In order to do so I must complete my eight years of schooling. I may not have all the money for it but I do have dedication. My father is constantly working with only one rest day. He's told me himself that his hard work will feel paid off once he sees his children do something that they feel happy doing. Well, I plan to accomplish my father's wishes. I know I will succeed because Ophelia has opened my mind in so many ways and for that, I am immensely grateful. I vividly remember one of our guest speakers, and was very motivated by what she stated, "When someone tells you that you can't achieve your dreams, that makes you more capable of doing so. " The only ones stopping us from accomplishing our goals is ourselves. Once I joined this Ophelia sisterhood it felt like something in me shifted, having so much encouragement from my mentors and peers and seeing how hardworking they were inspired me to bec ome the most healed version of myself. I can proudly say I'm a part of Ophelia and have learned so much about myself and others through this community. Without Ophelia, I don't think I would have the relationship that I have with myself now, and neither would I have the chance to receive such a great opportunity as this scholarship.

Operation SafeHouse V2471

1 Describe Brieﬂy How The Requested Funds Will Be Used:

SafeHouse is requesting $5,000 to be used toward a portion of a full -time Program Support staff salary at our the Harrison House program located in Thousand Palms. Harrison House is the only transitional living program located in a fully staffed and supervised apar tment building in Riverside County. This program was speciﬁcally built at the request of former County Supervisor Roy Wilson and funded by all of the cities in the Coachella Valley.

Harrison House is a 12 bed transitional living program that serves older homeless youth ages 18-21 for up to 18-months with wrap around services designed to break the cycle of homelessness. Case Managers, Counselors and Program Support staff provide 24/7 assistance and care to youth who have been living on the streets or other areas not meant for human habitation who come from the Coachella Valley. SafeHouse has provided these services to a minimum of 15 youth annually for 12 years. Currently, we have an 85% success rate for youth who complete the ﬁrst 90-days of the program moving into permanent housing and living wage employment. Program support staff provide youth with supervision, transportation, assistance with life skills, crisis management, assistance with medication, answer our phones, and any other support they may need.

2 Other Funding Sources: From Whom, How Much Requested, And How Much Committed? How Will Our Contribution Leverage Or Match These Other Funds? SafeHouse received a grant award from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration of Children and Families Transitional Living Program Grant in the amount of $250,000 a year for ﬁve years. In the 2025- 26 ﬁscal year we will be starting year two of the ﬁve year award. We have not been notiﬁed that this funding will stop as of now. But, we have

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begun looking for other avenues of support if that becomes the case. We have grants out to R i v e r s i d e C o u n t y C D B G , $ 4 4 , 0 0 0 , t h e C i t y o f I n d i a n W e l l s - $15,000, The City of Rancho Mirage - $5,000, the City of Palm Desert - $18,000, and are supported annually by many private foundations and fundraising efforts throughout the year. We have not requested funding from the City of Cathedral City since we opened our desert emergency shelter for youth 11-17 in 2008. We were awarded funds to build the shelter . Y our funding is needed, along with every other City in the Coachella Valley, to sustain our program in order to achieve the long-term goal of providing core essential services to older homeless youth ages 18-21.

SafeHouse also has 8 beds of permanent supportive housing that we are not requesting assistance with. These beds are paid through vouchers from the Housing Authority.

3 Brieﬂy Describe The History And Expertise Of Your Organization. (Include what your organization does, the composition of your staff, and whom you have traditionally served or targeted: geographical area, neighborhood, ethnicity, or other factors that identify your service/program to the community.)
Operation SafeHouse has been providing services to runaway, homeless, at -risk and t r a ff ic k ed y o ut h a g e s 11-2 4 sin c e 1 99 0 in Riv er sid e C o un t y . Sa f eHo u s e p r o v id e s ﬁ v e sit e- based programs located in Riverside and Thousand Palms. These include: Operation SafeHouse emergency shelter for homeless youth ages 11 -1 7 , S a f e H o u s e o f t h e D e s e r t Emergency Shelter for homeless youth ages 11 -17, Main Street Transitional living Program for older homeless youth ages 18 -21, Harrison House Transitional Living Program for olde r homeless youth ages 18-21 and the Main STAY Emergency Shelter for older homeless youth ages 18-2 4 . C u r r e n t l y , S a f e H o u s e i s t h e o n l y y o u t h s h e l t e r p r o v i d i n g t h e s e s e r v i c e s throughout the county. These programs provide over 400 youth annually with core essential services designed to promote family reuniﬁcation for youth and permanent housing and living wage employment for our young adults. Our population is 43% Hispanic, 38% White, 15% African-American. 4% Other. About 50% of the youth who come through our programs slate they have been trafficked and 30% of the youth identify as LGBTOI+. SafeHouse has a diverse staff, some who have lived experience, bi-lingual and are able to work with youth in crisis. SafeHouse has had a long -standing partnership with the County, City, local law enforcement, the School District and local non-proﬁts who all refer homeless youth to our programs. We also provide four mental health programs that are located on 47 middle and high school campuses throughout the county that provide counseling and referrals for youth in crisis and their families.

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4 What Are The Speciﬁc Community Needs Or Problems That You Are Trying To Address Through The Proposed Service/Program/Event?
Riverside County reports that 500 -700 y outh age out of f oster car e each y ear , without the s k i l l s o r m e a n s t o l i v e o n t h e i r o w n i t i s e s t i m a t e d t h a t o v e r 4 0 % o f t h e s e y o u t h e n d u p homeless. Harrison House addresses the issues of older homeless youth who are living on the streets, in encampments, couch surﬁng or without means to house themselves. The Harrison House program provides 12 beds to older homeless youth ages 18 -21 through an 18-month program that provides everything a youth will need to succeed. Apartments are rent free, furnished, appliances are included. Youth are provided with Case Management, connection to services such as SNAP , MediCAL, Dental Services, transportation, 8 life skills monthly, ﬁnancial literacy, employment assistance, educational advancement, and mental health counseling. While in the program, youth are asked to save 50% of their income so that when they exit they are able transition into living wage employment and self-sufficiency, thus ending the cycle of homelessness.

While 15 homeless youth may not seem like much when you look at the number servod, it p r o d u c e s o v o r 4 , 0 0 0 b e d n i g h t s , 4 0 0 h o u r s o f C o u n s e l i n g , o v e r 5 , 0 0 0 h o u r s o f c a s e management, 96 life skil!s classes for a minimum of one hour, 8,000 miles of transportation and countless hours of support, care and assistance when these youth am unable lo ﬁnd work, reconnect with family, unable to overcome mental health issues, or am just in need of a friend. SafeHouse offers youth stability, safety and support and guides them into a future Operation SafeHouse V2471
that is ﬁlled with hope and promise. Your funds will assist us and the youth we serve ln their journey from homelessness to permanency and independence. 85% of the youth who complete our program transition into permanent housing and remain housed. 50% of the youth have a savings account over $10,000 when they exit and 90% of the youth attend the counseling program and report better mental health and well-being.

6 If Your Program Costs More Than You Are Requesting From The Community Assistance P r o g r a m , H o w D o Y o u P l a n T o P a y F o r T h e A d d i t i o n a l C o s t s ? W h a t S t e p s H a v e Y o u Already Taken To Get Additional Funds Or In-Kind Support If Necessary? SafeHouse is continuously writing grants to Federal, State, County and City sources of funding. SafeHouse also requests funding from private foundations and holds fundraising events to supplement our budget shortages. SafeHouse also receives about $65,000 (valued) in ln-l<ind Donations annually. This year we have reached out to more cities in the Coachella Valley than we normally do as we believe it is important for each City to support our efforts in ending youth homelessness. When you compare the rising c osts to support homeless individuals on the streets, the return on investment for youth in particular is ten fold. These youth are vulnerable, living in unsafe places and are not able to defend themselves from the dangers of the streets. SafeHouse makes a concentrated effort to guide youth from hopelessness to stability and continued success. When we do our follow ups with these youth at the 30, 60 90 -day and one year post exit they are still housed and have not returned to the streets. Making your investment of $5,000 very very impactful and saving valuable tax payer dollars that can be used elsewhere.

7 If You Plan To Continue This Service/Program Beyond The Period For Which You Have Requested The Funds, How Do You Plan To Continue Paying For It? (Describe the types of efforts you will undertake to raise funds as well as your organization’s history of maintaining services/programs.)
SafeHouse has always been innovative when it comes to youth programming. We were the ﬁrst agency in Riverside County to establish a youth emergency shelter for runaway, homeless and at -risk youth ages 11 -17 in the years to follow we established a secondar y youth shelter, two transitional living programs for older homeless youth ages 18-21 and the ﬁ r s t y o u n g a d u l t e m e r g e n c y s h e l t e r f o r o l d e r h o m e l e s s y o u t h a g e s 1 8-24. In 1997, SafeHouse established the ﬁrst Street Outreach Progr am for youth ages 11-24 and added the National Safe Place Program to serve youth in areas that were not directly located where our shelter sites were in Thousand Palms and Riverside. This program now has 250 locations Operation SafeHouse V2471
throughout the county and our partnership with local law enforcement and the Sunline and RTA Bus systems provides mobile access to our programs. In 2010, SafeHouse co -founded the Riverside County Anti -Human Trafficking Task Force with the Riverside County Sheriffs Department and Million Kids. This was the ﬁrst trafficking task force in Southern California and SafeHouse was the largest referral source for youth trafficking to the Sheriffs Department. In 2013, SafeHouse established the ﬁrst mobile phone texting app for youth in crisis. The program offered youth the ability to text counselors 24/7 and it assisted youth throughout the county until 2020 when the 988 mental health line was established.

SafeHouse has maintained these programs through fundraising and grant writing since we opened in 1990. SafeHouse is holding our 35th Anniversary Gala in November and has an annual Halloween Luncheon in October. We also have held smaller fundraising activities throughout the year. The funds raised support all of our programs.

8 (OPTIONAL) Is There Anything That You Would Like To Add? If So, Please Tell Us Here:

While we are not located directly in Cathedr al City we have provided youth from your City with services through Street Outreach, our shelter, our transitional living program and through our four mental health programs that provide 5,000 youth in the desert with free mental health counseling. SafeHouse is preparing for some changes in funding streams and we are hoping that the City of Cathedral City can assist in any way possible. The youth we serve would greatly appreciate the support.

Palm Springs Air Museum V992

1 Describe Brieﬂy How The Requested Funds Will Be Used:

We request $6,000 to offer a FREE WEEKEND AT THE PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM for the r e s i d e n t s o f C a t h e d r a l C i t y . V i s i t o r s n e e d o n l y s h o w t h e i r d r i v e r ' s l i c e n s e o r u t i l i t y b i l l t o receive free admission for the whole family. We will choose a date with Cathedral City's input. There are no ropes holding visitors back from seeing and experiencing these vintage aircraft up close and personal. We want families to experience our museum. Students only l e a r n a b o u t W o r l d W a r I I a n d p o s t W W I I i n g r a d e s 1 0 a n d 1 1 . C h i l d r e n a r e a t t h e i r m o s t impressionable during elementary school. Children need to be "turned on" to history, science, and math. Childr en need to learn our American History so that they can become better citizens. The children today are America's future. The future of our democracy depends on them. Children today need positive role models and need to know about careers other than becoming a musician, actor, or sports player. Aviation encompasses careers using history, science, and math. We currently serve over 5,000 students per year during our Youth Tours. 76% are from elementary schools and 24% are from middle/ high schools. Over 45% of these students come from the east valley, from the Palm Springs Uniﬁed School District which includes Cathedral City.

2 Other Funding Sources: From Whom, How Much Requested, And How Much Committed? How Will Our Contribution Leverage Or Match These Other Funds? Thanks to ongoing supporters such as the H.N. and Francis C. Berger Foundation, the Conrad Hilton Foundation, the Houston Family Foundation and others, the Palm Springs Air Museum is able to operate year-round. The funds requested from the City of Cathedral City will allow us to defer the cost of free admission for its residents, and to continue to offer FREE

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admission, FREE lunches and FREE bus transportation to the public schools located in the City of Cathedral City.

3 Brieﬂy Describe The History And Expertise Of Your Organization. (Include what your organization does, the composition of your staff, and whom you have traditionally served or targeted: geographical area, neighborhood, ethnicity, or other factors that identify your service/program to the community.)
The Palm Springs Air Museum's 91,000 sq ft of climate-controlled hangars are open from 10 am to 5 pm 362 days a year, with one of the largest collections of static and ﬂying aircraft from WWI I, Korea and Vietnam conﬂicts, as well as the new F -117 A Stea lth Fighter The Nighthawk. Our 13,500 volume Library, ﬂight simulators, the Gen. Ken Miles Aviation Science Center, tours through a ﬂyable B -17 and C -4 7 and Children's Discovery Center are open daily. Children 12 and under are free with paid adult admission. Kids 5 and under are always free. Warbird rides are for sale; open cockpit experiences and weekly educational programs with ﬂight exhibitions occur weekly from November through May. We are proud of the fact that close to 150,000 people annually visi t the museum, and that we are consistently the second highest recommended paid attraction behind The Aerial Tramway on social media o u t l e t s . A l l p u b l i c s c h o o l s i n C a t h e d r a l C i t y r e c e i v e f r e e a d m i s s i o n f o r y o u t h t o u r s f o r students, teachers and parents. We also provide free lunches and reimburse the schools the cost of the buses transporting the students. Special needs charities like Angelview and Desert Arc always receive free admission.

4 What Are The Speciﬁc Community Needs Or Problems That You Are Trying To Address Through The Proposed Service/Program/Event?
World War II and post WWII is only taught in grades 10 and 11. Children are at their most impressionable in elementary school, when they need to be "turned on" to history, science, and math. Children need to learn our American History so that they can beco me better citizens. The children today are America's future. The future of our democracy depends on them. Children today need positive role models and need to know about careers other than becoming a musician, sports player or social media inﬂuencer. Aviation careers require history, science, and math. The Airline industry is facing critical shortages of skilled pilots and airplane mechanics. These are high paying jobs. Exposing children to career possibilities is an added beneﬁt of families visiting our museum. We currently serve over 5,000 students per year. 76% are from elementary schools and 24% are from middle/ high schools. Over 45% of these students come from the Palm Springs Uniﬁed School District which includes Palm Springs Air Museum V992
Cathedral City. We also give partial college scholarships to students pursuing aviation or science careers.

Individual donations: 500,000
Foundations / Corporations: 200,000
Admissions, memberships, etc: 750,000
Total Received: 1,500,000
Balance: 500,000
Amount requested from Cathedral City: $6,000

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of efforts you will undertake to raise funds as well as your organization’s history of maintaining services/programs.)
The Palm Springs Air Museum is constantly fundraising and offering services to the Community. Revenue sources include admissions, memberships, warbird rides, Gift Shop, event rentals, and special events such as our Props and Hops Craft Beer Festival, our annual Holiday Festival with real snow, and our Memorial Day Flower Drop and Air Fair. We send out donation requests twice a year and hold an annual fundraising Gala.

8 (OPTIONAL) Is There Anything That You Would Like To Add? If So, Please Tell Us Here:

Palm Springs Community Concert Association V3897

1 Describe Brieﬂy How The Requested Funds Will Be Used:

A $5,000 gift from City of Cathedral City will be used to help underwrite the four Palm Springs Uniﬁed School District Children’s Concert performances of the 2025 -2026 series. We anticipate some 200+ students from Cathedral City's elementary, middle and high schools will be attending the concerts.

2 Other Funding Sources: From Whom, How Much Requested, And How Much Committed? How Will Our Contribution Leverage Or Match These Other Funds? Anderson Children's Foundation - $10,000 awarded
RAP Foundation - $10,000 received $7500; $2500 pending
City of Palm Springs - $5,000 - awarded
Houston Family Foundation - $5,000 awarded
Palm Springs Rotary - $2,500 awarded
Cathedral City's contribution will be leveraged by these other grants that are pending.

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For more than 60 years, PS Concerts has brought internationally acclaimed musicians to perform for audiences of all ages at prices that welcome everyone.

In addition to presenting four public concerts each season, PS Concerts has made a commitment to cultivate the next generation of music lovers. Each season in partnership with the Palm Springs Uniﬁed School District (PSUSD), PS Concerts provides free conc erts o ff e r e d b y t h e s a m e a r t i s t s a s t h o s e p e r f o r m i n g f o r t h e p u b l i c c o n c e r t s t o l o c a l K-12 students. Approximately 1000 students attend these concerts each year from the ﬁve communities represented in the PSUSD.

4 What Are The Speciﬁc Community Needs Or Problems That You Are Trying To Address Through The Proposed Service/Program/Event?
By underwriting the season, Cathedral City will be contributing to the Coachella Valley’s rich cultural life as well as bringing music to some 1000 youngsters who might not otherwise have the opportunity to hear world class performers. Ninety -seven percent of the families with students in the Palm Springs Uniﬁed School District are at or below the federal poverty level.

6 If Your Program Costs More Than You Are Requesting From The Community Assistance P r o g r a m , H o w D o Y o u P l a n T o P a y F o r T h e A d d i t i o n a l C o s t s ? W h a t S t e p s H a v e Y o u Already Taken To Get Additional Funds Or In-Kind Support If Necessary? Palm Springs Community Concert Association V3897
We have secured private donations, foundation and city grants to support the concerts. Our season and individual ticket sales provide approximately half the operating cost of each concert.

While ticket sales cover only about half our operating costs, they continue to be an important source of revenue.

8 (OPTIONAL) Is There Anything That You Would Like To Add? If So, Please Tell Us Here:

In the winter of 1958, the Palm Springs Community Concert Association was established in the Coachella Valley ushering in more than a half century of concerts at affordable prices.

The nonproﬁt organization still operates with the same guiding spirit with which it began nearly 70 years ago. From the beginning, Palm Springs audiences were drawn in to the richly varied programming which offers rising stars and emerging talent in classical music, opera, and jazz. Approximately 1,600 people attend the four Sunday afternoon concerts at the Richards Center for the Arts and some 1000 K -12 students and their teachers attend a free performance the following day.

Parkinsons Resource Organization V3898

1 Describe Brieﬂy How The Requested Funds Will Be Used:

The requested funds will be used to support production, marketing, and accessibility efforts for Parkinson’s Today: An Educational Symposium, a free public event co -hosted by Parkinson’s Resource Organization (PRO) and The Michael J. Fox Foundation. Speciﬁ cally, funds will help cover venue costs, meals and beverages for attendees, accessibility features like ASL and Spanish- language interpretation and livestream or video recordings, and outreach to Cathedral City residents. This annual symposium provides expert-led education on Parkinson’s treatment, caregiving, and research, with free access for people living with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. Crucially, the program is ﬁlmed and released free to the public after the event, extending its impact for months for months beyond the event day.

2 Other Funding Sources: From Whom, How Much Requested, And How Much Committed? How Will Our Contribution Leverage Or Match These Other Funds? We have $5,000 committed from our collaborators at The Michael J. Fox Foundation and we are seeking continued support from the Auen Foundation, who served as our presenting sponsor last year. We are actively pursuing sponsorships from local businesses like Eisenhower Health, Desert Oasis Healthcare, and other Coachella Valley cities at levels ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. Cathedral City’s contribution will enable us to increase outreach to Cathedral City residents, expand accessibility, cover travel and speaker fees for top experts in the Parkinson’s ﬁeld, and enhance post -event video distribution, amplifying the impact of the event beyond the event day itself.

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3 Brieﬂy Describe The History And Expertise Of Your Organization. (Include what your organization does, the composition of your staff, and whom you have traditionally served or targeted: geographical area, neighborhood, ethnicity, or other factors that identify your service/program to the community.)
Parkinson’s Resource Organization (PRO) was founded in 1990 with a mission to ensure that no one is isolated because of Parkinson’s. For over 35 years, we have served individuals and families affected by Parkinson’s disease through support groups, one-on-one consultations, educational programs, and advocacy.

We specialize in providing compassionate, practical support tailored to every stage of the Parkinson’s journey. Our team includes experienced professionals with backgrounds in healthcare, nonproﬁt leadership, and caregiver services, supported by a dedicated volunteer network and an engaged board of directors.

PRO has a strong track record of delivering high-impact, accessible programming throughout Southern California, with a special emphasis on the Coachella Valley. We work closely with families, caregivers, and medical professionals to connect people with Parkinson’s to resources that improve quality of life, reduce isolation, and promote informed care. Our virtual programs are particularly valuable for people disabled by Parkinson’s and unable to leave their homes, while our in-person programming provides cri tical connection to people who feel otherwise isolated by the speech and movement aspects of their diagnosis.

4 What Are The Speciﬁc Community Needs Or Problems That You Are Trying To Address Through The Proposed Service/Program/Event?
Parkinson’s is the fastest-growing, second most common neurodegenerative disease in the world and Southern California, including The Coachella Valley and Cathedral City, has a disproportionately high rate of diagnosis. Parkinson’s is an age-related illness that has also been linked to pesticides used in large -scale farming, like the farming operations in East Coachella Valley. Our community is uniquely impacted by these double risk factors. With only one Movement Disorder Specialist available to serve the 8 -10,000 people livi ng with Parkinson’s in Coachella Valley (and estimated 1,570 in Cathedral City), many residents face barriers to accessing quality care, information, and support. The proposed symposium addresses this by delivering free, localized education on treatment options, caregiving strategies, and emerging research, while connecting residents with a network of local support services.

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6 If Your Program Costs More Than You Are Requesting From The Community Assistance P r o g r a m , H o w D o Y o u P l a n T o P a y F o r T h e A d d i t i o n a l C o s t s ? W h a t S t e p s H a v e Y o u Already Taken To Get Additional Funds Or In-Kind Support If Necessary? Additional expenses will be covered through a combination of sponsorships, in-kind contributions (such as volunteer support and donated materials), and private grants. PRO has a strong history of securing community funding and has already begun outreach to sponsors and partners. Past events have been successfully funded with support from The Auen Foundation, The City of Indio, and Desert Oasis Healthcare, with in-kind marketing assistance from KESQ, Alpha Media, and KGAY .

8 (OPTIONAL) Is There Anything That You Would Like To Add? If So, Please Tell Us Here:

The Parkinson’s Symposium is more than an event — it’s a vital access point to information and community for people often facing a lonely and difficult disease. PRO is proud to provide a bridge between world-class research institutions and the residents of Cathedral City. With your support, we can continue delivering life-changing knowledge and support to those who need it most.

Perspective Shift V3899

1 Describe Brieﬂy How The Requested Funds Will Be Used:

The Safety Blows initiative aims to improve personal safety, situational awareness. and positive behavioral health outcomes for communities most at risk for violence. The program speciﬁcally targets marginalized communities within Grea1er Palm Springs and Coachella Valley, targeting populations including LGBTQ+. people of color (BIPOC), HIV-positive, aging adults, youth, disabled, immigrants, and individuals struggling wit h mental illness and addiction. Safety Blows works closely with local law enforcement, community organizations, businesses, and advocacy groups to foster a safer, more inclusive community. This initiative has gained the support of many local businesses and organizations as well as leadership from the City of Palm Springs and the Palm Springs Police Department
By addressing safety concerns and fostering a sense of security, the initiative aims to promote positive mental health outcomes and resilienc3 within these communities through the following activities:
• Educational Workshops - Produce a minimum of 15 training classes to address topics including personal safety, situational awareness, risk reduction strategies, and self-defense techniques delivered by in-person and virtual formats.
• Public Outreach & Community Events - Participate in a minimum of 10 community outreach events to promote program goals and strategies regarding community safety, including providing free safety whistles.
• Educational Resource Materials - Distribute physical and web -based bilingual resources (English and Spanish) referencing strategies to increase personal safety and situational awareness.

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• Social Media Awareness Campaigns - Create targeted campaigns reaching at least 20,000 impressions to promote safety and risk reduction.
• Community Safety Networks - Partner with a minimum of 30 local businesses to establish "Safety Blows Safe Spaces· for individuals in distress to provide support and linkage to resources including law enforcement.

2 Other Funding Sources: From Whom, How Much Requested, And How Much Committed? How Will Our Contribution Leverage Or Match These Other Funds? Since the Safety Blows initiative launch in January 2025, 86% of our current operating expenses have been covered by small business sponsorships and individual donations from program supporters. We are currently in the process of submitting grant applicati ons from local, state, and federal sources to support continued community engagement and program expansion efforts. We estimate our current annual budget to be $100,000, however the project is completely scalable depending on available funding. Our current efforts to secure additional funding include potential grants from Eisenhower Health ($5,000), The Lawrence Foundation ($5,000), and Greater Palm Springs Realtor Association ($5,000). Although these have not yet been secured, we are conﬁdent that the Saf ety Blows initiative is timely, important and highly fundable.

3 Brieﬂy Describe The History And Expertise Of Your Organization. (Include what your organization does, the composition of your staff, and whom you have traditionally served or targeted: geographical area, neighborhood, ethnicity, or other factors that identify your service/program to the community.)
Perspective Shift, Inc. is a federally recognized 501(c)3 organization formed in Colorado in 2014 with the mission of supporting individuals on their journeys toward personal fulﬁllment by providing multi- dimensional educational, social, and community -focused workshops, groups, and activities. The broad scope of purpose allows the organization to remain adaptable and responsive to changi ng community needs. Through fostering collaborative relationships with local and national organizations and communities, Perspective Shift endeavors to have a helpful, positive, and impactful effect on the individuals and communities it serves. It created Colorado's ﬁrst state-wide Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) education and referral program followed by membership with the steering committee for the rededication of the Colorado AIDS Memorial Grove. After the Executive Director moved to Palm Springs, focus shifted to creating programming in Coachella Valley including Palm Perspective Shift V3899
Spring Single Guys and participation in Eisenhower Health's series Healthy Aging. Our volunteer-based Board of Di rectors, leadership committee, and outreach team are comprised of culturally diverse individuals. Perspective Shift has consistently targeted effo1s to support marginalized communities including LGBTQ+, people of color (BIPOC), HIV-positive, aging adults, youth, disabled, and individuals struggling with mental illness and addiction.

4 What Are The Speciﬁc Community Needs Or Problems That You Are Trying To Address Through The Proposed Service/Program/Event?
As observed across the United States, Greater Palm Springs has experienced an increase in targeted discrimination, hate crimes, and safety concerns affecting vulnerable populations including people of color, LGBTQ+, elderly, and other marginalized communit ies. These threats contribute to heightened anxiety, depression, and other behavioral health challenges. Members of racial, ethnic, and sexual minority communities are particularly at risk, "acing compounded stressors that impact their overall well -being. Cathedral City is estimated to have 70% of the population identiﬁed as people of color, also known as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) with between 25 -30% of the total population identifying as LGBTQ+, making this safety initiative relevant to the larger local community.

Safety Blows res ponds to these challenges by empowering individuals through personal safety education, situational awareness training, and building community support systems.

These efforts foster a safer environment, reducing fear of victimization which can have an overall positive impact on decreasing anxiety and depression while promoting effective coping strategies.

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• Enhancing Personal Safety and Situational Awareness - Equip participants with knowledge and tools to recognize and respond to potential threats, reducing fear and anxiety. • Promoting Behavioral Health and Resilience - Decrease anxiety and depression by creating a sense of safety and security while enhancing adaptive coping strategies. • Building Support Networks - Establish community connections and partnerships to provide ongoing support and safe spaces to support physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.

Through direct contact during educational and outreach activities, engagement with a minimum of 900 unique individuals will be completed with a minimum of 5,000 pieces of digital or physical safety materials distributed to members of the community. These include safety whistles and marketing materials with risk-reduction messaging. Additionally, a minimum of 30 local businesses will sign on to establish "Safety Blows Safe Spaces" for individuals in distress providing support and linkage to resources including law enforcement. Social media awareness campaigns will target at least 30,000 impressions to promote programmatic risk reduction strategies.

6 If Your Program Costs More Than You Are Requesting From The Community Assistance P r o g r a m , H o w D o Y o u P l a n T o P a y F o r T h e A d d i t i o n a l C o s t s ? W h a t S t e p s H a v e Y o u Already Taken To Get Additional Funds Or In-Kind Support If Necessary? Our current efforts to secure additional funding include submitted grant applications to Eisenhower Health ($5,000), The Lawrence Foundation ($5,000), and Greater Palm Springs Realtor Association ($5,000) with additional upcoming funding opportunities from Union Paciﬁc Community Ties Giving Program and Cowles Charitable Trust. In-kind donations have helped to signiﬁcantly offset overall operating costs to launch the Safety Blows initiative, speciﬁcally with graphic design, marketing, and video production efforts. These relationships are considered stable and have pledged continued support.

8 (OPTIONAL) Is There Anything That You Would Like To Add? If So, Please Tell Us Here:

In a time when many in our community live with the daily fear of being targeted simply for who they are, Safety Blows offers real -world strategies to enhance personal safety and situational awareness. By equipping individuals with tools, resources, and supportive spaces, this program is not only promoting personal safety, but also building resilience and self-conﬁdence for individuals in our community. This initiative is more than a program; it's a powerful movement toward a community where everyone feels seen, valued, and safe.

M o r e i n f o r m a t i o n a b o u t s p e c i ﬁ c S a f e t y B l o w s c a n b e f o u n d o n o u r w e b s i t e a t https://safetyblows.org.

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1 Describe Brieﬂy How The Requested Funds Will Be Used:

PS Test’s HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infection STI Prevent on and Treatment Program provides free testing, prevention and treatment services for HIV hepat itis C ( HCV), chlamydia, gonorrhea syphilis and other STIs PS Test is one of only two Riverside County clinics that absorbs all co -payments and fees for primary care visits and laboratory testing Co-payments of 50 - 100 for primary care v isits and testing can be a prohibitive barrier to testing and treatment particularly for uninsured or under insured patients. Patients with positive STI test results receive on -site treatment and/or prescriptions. We provide free medications for low -income patients. STI negative and positive patients that have completed treatment can be prescribed doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (doxy-PEP) treatments which reduce risks or STIs Patients testing HIV positive receive a two -week medication supply and are linked to ongoing medical care. HIV negative patients can receive ongoing pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) treatments to prevent HIV infection. Patients who test HCV positive are linked to ongoing medical care. In 2024, we served 702 patients; 109 were Cathedral City residents.

2 Other Funding Sources: From Whom, How Much Requested, And How Much Committed? How Will Our Contribution Leverage Or Match These Other Funds? PS Test has received current funding awards from California Association of Free & Charitable Clinics ($40,000) Regional Access Project Foundation ($1 0 000) Houston Family Foundation ($10,000) and the City of Palm Springs ($5,000). We have been awarded contracts with the County of Riverside totaling $185 000 for STI, HCV and HIV prevention and treatment effective June 2025. Applications with Desert Healthcare District ($60,000), the San Manuel

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Band of Mission Indians ($20 000), and the Morongo Band of Mission Indians ($5,000) are currently under review. A "starter grant” of $500 was received from the City of La Quinta in 2024 which now makes us eligible to apply for a $5,000 grant. We believe that a contribution from Cathedral City will h Ip leverage funds from other Coachella Valley cities that have upcoming application windows, including Indian Wells Rancho Mirage, Indio, and Coachella

She previously served as Associate Medical Director of DAP Health. While the COVID -19 pandemic delayed the clinic’s planned opening to 2020, our Palm Springs -based clinic opened in 2021 to service the Coachella Valley and portions of Riverside County. PS Test has quickly forged a leadership role in community-based efforts to combat rapidly rising rates of STIs and HIV . PS Test was the ﬁrst healthcare provider in Riverside County to provide testing and treatment at no charge to patients. Today, PS Test and DAP Health are the only two clinics in the County offering these free services. W e collabor ate closely with DAP to ensur e that our services c omplement and not duplicate each other. PS Test partners with Eisenhower Health to provide Hepatitis C (HCV), HIV , and STI testing and treatment.

Our growing experience in working with populations at high risk of STIs, HCV and HIV has positioned us to respond quickly to new threats to the public that arise from emerging infectious diseases. When the Mpox (formerly Monkey pox) outbreak began in Spring 2022, our clinic was the ﬁrst to ide ntify a local case, when a young Transgender woman came to use with an unusual lesion. At the time, treatments were unavailable in the Valley, but we advocated to obtain local treatment for the young woman. We worked with local providers to address the burgeoning health crisis and collectively, we were able to secure a quantity of the nation’s limited Mpox vaccine stockpile for the Valley, which was becoming a national “hot spot” for this illness. We are currently working on strategic planning to combat a new, more virulent Mpox strain that is emerging worldwide.

In 2024, we served 702 patients with 1,137 patient visits. Of all patients served, 82% were male, 15% female, and 3% other; 25% were Hispanic, 60% White, 5% African American, 3% PS Test Application V3900
Asian/Paciﬁc Islander, 4% Native American, and 2% other; 64% identiﬁed as LGBTQ+; 7% were under age 25, 64% aged 25-54, 29% aged 55 and older. Our oldest patient was 82. Our 8- member staff are representative of the populations we serve; 60% are female a nd 40% male; 38% are Latino/Hispanic; 38% LGBTQ+; and 50% are seniors. As staff positions become vacant or are created as we expand, we will actively recruit people of color, particularly those who are bi-lingual in Spanish and of Hispanic/Latino ethnicity.

After Palm Springs, where are clinic is based, the second highest percentage of patients (16%) served in 2024 were residents of Cathedral City. Of these 109 patients, 87% were male, 9 % f e m a l e , a n d 4 % o t h e r ; 3 9 % w e r e H i s p a n i c , 5 6 % W h i t e , 3 % A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n, 2% Asian/Paciﬁc Islander, and 1% other; 59% identiﬁed as LGBTQ+, 55% heterosexual, and 2% other; 8% were under age 25, 64% aged 25-54, 28% aged 55 and older. Our oldest patient was 72.

4 What Are The Speciﬁc Community Needs Or Problems That You Are Trying To Address Through The Proposed Service/Program/Event?
The New York Times reported (1/30/2024) that syphilis once nearly eliminated in the U.S., is “reaching the highest levels since 1950, ” with 207,000 cases reported in 2022. Chlamydia cases reached nearly 1.7 million and gonorrhea cases were 648,000. Experts pointed to increases in substance use, decreases in condom use and “cruc1ally, here ar e far fewer sexual health clinics. " The Centers for D isease Control (CDC) reported th at rates of STIs among people 55 and older more than doubled between 2012 and 2022. Riverside University Health System RUHS) re ported that from 2009 to 2019 , th e County's rate per 100,000 of gonorrhea increased 573% from 6 9 8 o 4,003); syphilis increased 363% (4.6 to 16.7); and chlamydia increased 211% (5,835 to 12,303). In 2024, Riverside University Health (RUHS) reported that as of 12/31/22 there were 11,174 people living with HIV in Riverside County, of which 7,226 (64.7%) resided in the Coachella Valley.

5 What Do You Ultimately Hope To Accomplish Through Your Proposed Service/Program/Event? How Will It Address The Needs Or Problems You Describe In Question #4? (Your objectives should describe how your clients will be affected as a result of your project and how many people will be reached by the end of the proposed service/program/event.)
PS T est will serve at least 1,000 patients during the grant period, of which at least 10% will be Cathedral City residents. Objectives include: 1) 1,000 unduplicated patients will be PS Test Application V3900
screened for STIs, HCV , and/or HIV; 2) 550 patients who test positive for STIs, HCV of HIV will receive treatment regimens to eradicate or manage infections; 3) 150 patients who test HIV negative will receive Doxy PEP treatments to prevent HIV; and 4,400 p atients will receive Doxy PEP treatments to reduce STI infection risk. Outcomes include: 1) 60% of patients will remain free of STIs as documented by completion of STI treatment regimen and/or subsequent negative test results for patients who return for doxy-PEP pr scrip ions or routine t e s t i n g 2 ) 8 0 % o f p a t i e n t s r e c e i v i n g P E P t r e a t m e n t s w i l l r e m a i n f r e e o f H I V i n f e c t i o n a s documented by quarterly testing to renew prescription; 3) 100% of patients testing HIV positive will receive a two -week supply of anti -retroviral medications and will be linked to ongoing medical care; and 4) 60% of patients testing HCV positive will be linked to care.

6 If Your Program Costs More Than You Are Requesting From The Community Assistance P r o g r a m , H o w D o Y o u P l a n T o P a y F o r T h e A d d i t i o n a l C o s t s ? W h a t S t e p s H a v e Y o u Already Taken To Get Additional Funds Or In-Kind Support If Necessary? Current grant support during the grant period totals $245,000. A renewal application will shortly be sent to the City of Palm Springs. As noted, we have several requests to new or previous funders under review including Desert Healthcare District (previous funder), the Morongo Band of Mission Indians and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. We have a contract valued at $84 000 to provide testing and treatment services for Claremont-based FoothilI AIDS Project at the agency's Riverside and San Bernardino offices. PS T est has just r e c e i v e d a p p r o v a l f r o m t h e U S . H e a l t h R e s o u r c e s & S e r v i c e s A d m i n i s t r a t i o n ( H R S A ) t o participate in HRSA's 340 B program. This program enables patients to voluntarily participate in a pharmacy program that provides support for PS Test programs. With current revenues of nearly $8,000 per month, we have budgeted %105,000 for the grant period for this program.

We also receive in -kind support from several physicians and nurses who volunteer their services, including CEO Phyllis Ritchie who donates the majority of her services.

7 If You Plan To Continue This Service/Program Beyond The Period For Which You Have Requested The Funds, How Do You Plan To Continue Paying For It? (Describe the types of efforts you will undertake to raise funds as well as your organization’s history of maintaining services/programs.)
In our fourth year of service, we continue to prioritize diversiﬁcation and development of new funding streams to enhance long -term sustainability. Our Riverside County contracts starting June 2025 and are renewable for up to three additional years. The contracts are our second multi-year award from the County which previously funded our services from 2021- PS Test Application V3900
2024. We continue to intensify efforts to identify and apply for corporate, foundation, and municipal grant opportunities. Our fee -for-service contract with Foothhill AIDS Project is currently valued at 84,000 annually to provide HIV and HCV testing in two of the agency’s six offices. We are discussing potential expansion to additional offices and to also provide STI testing and treatment services. We will submit a joint application for a four-year grant to the State of California in late April. While we have budgeted 105,000 for the grant period for HRSA 340 b pharmacy revenues, there is considerable opportunity to expand this in the coming years with a greater number of patients. Under the leadership of our Board of Directors last year, we established a major gifts and donations program which resulted in donations of $41,630 In 2023 and $106,000 in 2024. We are increasing our efforts in this campaign.

8 (OPTIONAL) Is There Anything That You Would Like To Add? If So, Please Tell Us Here:

Our program reduces health disparities among underserved Coachella Vally at -risk populations by linking patients to medical care that improves health outcomes and reduces community infection transmission. Target populations include men who have sex with men (MSM), transgender, and other LGBTQ+ community members; cisgender women, particularly from Hispanic and African American communities; and the underserved Hispanic communities in Cathedral City and the east Valley. Our healthcare professional provide nonjudgmental and comprehensive patient care and offer patients the opportunity to receive anonymous care. We prioritize making patients comfortable in what they may perceive as a potentially embarrassing situation. We allot at least 30 minutes per appointment to ensure patients do not feel rushed. Larger healthcare facilities typically allot 15-20 minutes. Our healthcare professionals educate patients on infection transmission, and the importance of regular testing regardless of whether they exhibit presenting symptoms. Unlike larger medical practices, our specialized clinical services enable us to typically schedule patients within one day. Patients who must wait days or weeks for an available appointment may change their minds about attending the appointment. Rapid treatment is critical to eliminating medical discomfort, resolving infections, and curtailing further transmission. The intake process can be completed online prior to the appointment.

We accept walk -ins, along with online and telephone appointments . Our clinic is open Monday through Thursday from 10am to 4pm with planned expansion in 2025 to include some Fridays, evenings, and weekends.

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1 Describe Brieﬂy How The Requested Funds Will Be Used:

The requested funds for Relentless Athletix will be strategically allocated to enhance our youth programs and ensure a positive, impactful experience for participants. Speciﬁcally, the funds will be used in the following ways: Equipment and Facilities: A portion of the funds will be dedicated to purchasing essential sports equipment, such as balls, nets, and uniforms, to provide our athletes with the tools they need to succeed. Additionally, we aim to provide a training facilities, ensuring they are safe, accessible, and conducive to skill development. While also being a place students can go after school to do homework and get a workout in after shcool. Coaching/Training: We will invest in providing quality educational resources for coaches and trainers so they can offer expert instruction and mentorship.

These professionals will not only teach athletic skills but also instill values such as teamwork, discipline, and perseverance in our young athletes. Program Expansion and Scholarships: The funds will support the expansion of our programs to include a wider range of sports and activities, catering to diverse interests among youth. Furthermore, we plan to establish scholarship opportunities for underprivileged children, ensuring that ﬁnancial barriers do not prevent any child from participating in our programs. Community Outreach and Engagement: Lastly, a portion of the funds will be allocated to community outreach initiatives aimed at promoting our programs. This may include hosting free introductory clinics, community events, and partnerships with local schools to encourage participation and build a strong, supportive network around our athletes.

2 Other Funding Sources: From Whom, How Much Requested, And How Much Committed? How Will Our Contribution Leverage Or Match These Other Funds?

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The City of Cathedral City's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Community Assistance Grant Program will signiﬁcantly enhance Relentless Athletix's ability to leverage other funding sources, such as membership/registration fees, donations, and sponsorships. By securing this grant, we can subsidize program costs, making our offerings more accessible to families who may struggle to pay full registration fees, thus increasing participation rates. Additionally, the grant will provide a solid ﬁnancial foundation that we can showcase to potential donors and sponsors, demonstrating our commitment to community development and youth empowerment. This visibility can attract more support from local businesses and individuals, as they see their contributions as part of a broader initiative backed by the city. Ultimately, the grant will not only provide immediate funding but will also catalyze additional revenue streams, creating a sustainable model for our programs.

Traditionally, we have served the Cathedral City area and surrounding communities, focusing on providing opportunities for youth from diverse backgrounds, including low - income families and underrepresented ethnic groups. By fostering an inclusive environment, Relentless Athletix aims to empower young people, instilling values of discipline, respect, and perseverance while promoting a lifelong love of physical activity and healthy living.

4 What Are The Speciﬁc Community Needs Or Problems That You Are Trying To Address Through The Proposed Service/Program/Event?
Relentless Athletix seeks to address several speciﬁc community needs through its proposed programs. First, we aim to provide access to affordable sports and physical activity opportunities for children from low-income families, ensuring that ﬁnancial bar riers do not Relentless Athletix V3887
prevent participation. Second, our programs focus on youth development by teaching essential life skills such as teamwork, discipline, and resilience, which are crucial for personal growth and conﬁdence. Additionally, we address the need for social inclus ion by fostering a welcoming environment for youth from diverse backgrounds, promoting friendships and community engagement. Finally, we aim to combat childhood obesity by encouraging regular physical activity and healthy lifestyles, ultimately contributing to the overall well-being of young people in the Cathedral City area.

As a result of our program, participants will experience improved physical health, increased self-esteem, and enhanced social connections. They will develop essential life skills such as teamwork, leadership, and resilience, which will beneﬁt them both on and off the ﬁeld. By cultivating an inclusive environment that promotes diversity and friendship, we aim to address the needs for social inclusion and support within the community. Ultimately, our program will empower youth to lead healthier, more active lives while building a strong sense of community and belonging.

6 If Your Program Costs More Than You Are Requesting From The Community Assistance P r o g r a m , H o w D o Y o u P l a n T o P a y F o r T h e A d d i t i o n a l C o s t s ? W h a t S t e p s H a v e Y o u Already Taken To Get Additional Funds Or In-Kind Support If Necessary? If the costs for Relentless Athletix exceed the amount requested from the Community Assistance Program, we have several strategies in place to cover the additional expenses.

Firstly, we will utilize funds generated from membership fees, which provide a ste ady Relentless Athletix V3887
revenue stream to support our programs and operational costs. Additionally, we are actively pursuing sponsorships from local businesses that align with our mission, which can provide both ﬁnancial support and resources for our events.

We plan to engage in fundraising initiatives throughout the year, such as community events, charity tournaments, and online campaigns. These efforts will not only help raise the necessary funds but also enhance community involvement and awareness of our programs.

Historically, Relentless Athletix has successfully maintained its services through a combination of community support and strategic partnerships. Our dedicated team has experience in organizing events that not only generate funds but also foster community involvement, creating a strong network of supporters. By continuing to engage with the community and demonstrating the impact of our programs, we are conﬁdent that we can secure the necessary resources to ensure the long-term sustainability of Relentless Athletix, allowing us to keep providing valuable opportunities for youth in our area.

8 (OPTIONAL) Is There Anything That You Would Like To Add? If So, Please Tell Us Here:

In addition to the information already provided, I would like to emphasize the profound impact that Relentless Athletix has on the youth and families in Cathedral City. Our programs not only focus on athletic development but also prioritize the holistic growth of participants by instilling values such as teamwork, leadership, and resilience. We have seen ﬁrsthand Relentless Athletix V3887
how involvement in sports can transform lives, helping young people build conﬁdence, foster friendships, and improve their overall well-being.

We actively collaborate with local schools, organizations, and families to ensure that our programs are accessible and relevant to the diverse populations we serve. Our commitment to inclusivity means that we strive to create a welcoming environment for al l youth, regardless of their background or economic status.

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1 Describe Brieﬂy How The Requested Funds Will Be Used:

The funds will be used to provide scholarships for higher education to low income students in Cathedral City.

2 Other Funding Sources: From Whom, How Much Requested, And How Much Committed? How Will Our Contribution Leverage Or Match These Other Funds? Local Rotary Clubs--$30,000. ($10,000 is committed, the remainder is requested Morongo Band of Mission lndians--$5,000 (requested)

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4 What Are The Speciﬁc Community Needs Or Problems That You Are Trying To Address Through The Proposed Service/Program/Event?
Our goal is to address the disproportionate income standards of Mexican Americans and other minorities in the Coachella Valley by assisting with college or higher education.

Underserved minority families do not have the means to send children to college--although it is a dream for most families.

Please see #8 below.

6 If Your Program Costs More Than You Are Requesting From The Community Assistance P r o g r a m , H o w D o Y o u P l a n T o P a y F o r T h e A d d i t i o n a l C o s t s ? W h a t S t e p s H a v e Y o u Already Taken To Get Additional Funds Or In-Kind Support If Necessary? Please see section 2. We are only requesting $3,000 from the City of Cathedral City for a program that beneﬁts not only your residents but the entire Coachella Valley. We have over 34 years of providing these services and will continue to do so.

8 (OPTIONAL) Is There Anything That You Would Like To Add? If So, Please Tell Us Here:

Your support last year was invaluable and we appreciate it so much and look forward to continuing the relationship for the beneﬁt of the students of Cathedral City. A ﬁnal report is coming soon outlining the expenses incurred. We also want you to know th at based on our partnerships with agencies like local Rotary Clubs and OneFuture Coachella Valley, each dollar you donate will be matched three to one. Your $3,000 donation then translates into $9,000 for students in Cathedral City. Thank you so much for your support.

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1 Describe Brieﬂy How The Requested Funds Will Be Used:

Variety Children’s Charity of the Desert will use the requested funds to directly support Cathedral City families through our four core programs —Freedom, Care, Future, and Outreach—each designed to improve quality of life, promote inclusion, and support children with special needs or experiencing disadvantage. Speciﬁcally, funding will support our monthly Sensory Movie Screenings at the Mary Pickford Theatre, sensory tools such as noise-canceling headphones and weighted plushies for children with sensory sensitivities, custom adaptive bikes for Cathedral City children with mobility challenges, and case management support that connect families to critical resources. Funds wil l also support outreach activities like planned Fall Carnival in Cathedral City, bringing services directly to underserved communities and ensuring that local families know about our no -cost programs.

2 Other Funding Sources: From Whom, How Much Requested, And How Much Committed? How Will Our Contribution Leverage Or Match These Other Funds? Variety Children’s Charity of the Desert has submitted or secured funding from several partners to support our expanded programs across the Coachella Valley. These include $40,000 committed from the Houston Family Foundation, $50,000 committed from the Anderson Children’s Foundation, $30,000 requested from the Berger Foundation, $5,000 committed from the City of La Quinta, $2,500 committed from the City of Palm Desert, and $2,500 committed from the City of Rancho Mirage. A contribution from Cathedral City would directly support the portion of our programs and services beneﬁting Cathedral City residents. Cathedral City’s partnership signals that local leadership values access, equity,

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and inclusion for all families. Your support allows us to sustain and expand services speciﬁcally within your city, including monthly sensory -friendly movie events, equipment distribution, outreach participation, and our annual bike giveaway, all offered at no cost to residents.

4 What Are The Speciﬁc Community Needs Or Problems That You Are Trying To Address Through The Proposed Service/Program/Event?
Families in Cathedral City, particularly those raising children with disabilities, special needs, or ﬁnancial hardship —often experience barriers to inclusion, limited access to medical equipment, and a lack of specialized developmental resources. Many report isolation, limited knowledge of available programs, and difficulty affording care and services. By bringing our services into the community through on-site outreach, case management custom mobility solutions, and all four of our programs we aim to close gaps in access and ensure that Cathedral City children can thrive physically, emotionally, and socially.

6 If Your Program Costs More Than You Are Requesting From The Community Assistance P r o g r a m , H o w D o Y o u P l a n T o P a y F o r T h e A d d i t i o n a l C o s t s ? W h a t S t e p s H a v e Y o u Already Taken To Get Additional Funds Or In-Kind Support If Necessary? Variety has a diversiﬁed fundraising strategy to cover the full cost of our programs, including services provided in Cathedral City. We raise funds year -round through three major annual fundraising events —Radiothon, Women of Wonder Luncheon, and the Varie ty Golf Scramble—as well as through individual giving, business partnerships, and foundation and civic grants.

8 (OPTIONAL) Is There Anything That You Would Like To Add? If So, Please Tell Us Here:

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Variety’s work in Cathedral City is deepening and expanding. We’ve served students at Cathedral City Elementary, Landau, Rio Vista, and Sunny Sands through our annual bike giveaway and continue to offer specialized services like our Adaptive Bike Program—custom designed by therapists for children whose mobility needs are not covered by insurance.

Cathedral City children and families are a growing portion of those we serve, and this grant would allow us to increase capacity and continue meeting the needs of your community.

Cathedral City City CouncilJune 25, 2025

Cathedral City City Council
June 25, 2025