1 Mallary Gerry
From: London Pyle Medina
Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 7:20 AM
To: Mallary Gerry
Subject: FW: Receipts from ALA Unit 519
FYI – this is for the FY26 follow up for AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY UNIT 519 in case they apply for FY27 Thanks,
London Pyle Medina, CPA
Fiscal OƯicer
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City CA 92234
[email protected]
(O) 760-770-0321
From: April Oneil < >
Sent: Friday, March 6, 2026 3:53 PM
To: London Pyle Medina <[email protected]>; Danielle Pantanella < > Subject: Receipts from ALA Unit 519
Good Afternoon;
Attached is the check receipt we used to give the Armed Services YMCA at the 29 Palms Marine Base.
That donation fed over 1,200 veterans, military and their families for Thanksgiving.
We are greatly appreciated.
April 17, 2026
Dear Ms. Gerry and Members of the City of Cathedral City Board, Please accept this letter as formal submission of Coachella Valley Repertory’s (CVRep) application for funding through the City of Cathedral City Community Assistance Program. We are grateful for the opportunity to be considered for support as we work to enhance the safety, accessibility, and long-term sustainability of our facility located in downtown Cathedral City.
CVRep is seeking support for a critical infrastructure improvement project that will replace outdated exterior and tower lighting systems with energy- efficient LED technology. This project directly addresses urgent community needs related to patron safety, nighttime visibility, accessibility for seniors and evening audiences, and the continued vitality of downtown Cathedral City as a cultural and economic hub. In addition, the project advances sustainability goals by reducing energy consumption and long-term maintenance costs while improving the overall visitor experience.
As a nonprofit performing arts organization rooted in Cathedral City since 2008, CVRep plays a vital role in the region’s cultural landscape. Through our productions, Conservatory programs, youth outreach, and community partnerships, we serve thousands of residents and visitors annually while contributing to the economic and cultural vitality of the downtown core.
This proposed investment strengthens not only our facility, but also the broader community environment in which we operate.
Please find our attached application for the City of Cathedral City Community Assistance Program for your review and consideration. Please don't hesitate to email us if you have any questions or need further information about our application. We appreciate the work that you provide in supporting the creative industries in Cathedral City! With many thanks – Sincerely yours,
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From Habitat for Humanity of the Coachella Valley, Inc.
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HFHCV works closely with municipal officials, community-based partners, and other stakeholders to identify community needs and adapt our services as needs evolve. safety hazard and property damage repairs for low-income households in 2010 using volunteer groups. In 2016, we began a partnership with
(HWS) through which we perform comprehensive property assessments and HWS implements repairs based on our proposed scope of work. In 2020, we expanded services to include hiring professional contractors to perform cost-effective heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, roofing, plumbing, electrical, and sewer line repairs. In 2025, we provided assessments for 67 households comprising 146 residents. Repairs were implemented by HFHCV on 42 homes and by HWS on 25 homes. epair expenditures totaled $174,058, averaging $4,144 per household. These costs are well beyond the means of families subsisting on low-wage jobs. Without our intervention, clients might have had to remain in an unsafe environment or incur unsustainable debt.
HFHCV began providing Emergency Household Needs Assistance in 2010 with the opening of our ReStore Thrift Store. The influx of donations for resale enabled us to support low-income individuals and families facing emergency needs. In recent years, we have expanded this service to include providing limited financial assistance. In 2025 we assisted 24 households with 58 residents. Expenditures of $28,949 averaged $1,379 per household. Our Wellness Check service was implemented in 2020 in response to the COVID- We continue expanding this service to ensure
clients have access to vital community services. In 2024, we entered into agreements 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. In 2025 we provided Wellness Checks and advocacy to 67 households with 174 residents.
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we served 381 low-income clients from vulnerable populations; 70% were from underserved communities of color, including 59% Hispanic/Latino and 9% African American; 39% seniors, 19% disabled, and 23% children. Our 34 member staff closely reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; 50% are Hispanic/Latino, 6% Asian/Pacific Islander, and 6% African American; 6% are seniors; 21% LGBTQ+; and 35% bi-lingual in Spanish.
Medi-Cal Share of Cost, In Home Supportive Services (IHSS), Protective Supervision Jane applied for Medi-Cal because she needed help taking care of her husband Allen who has advanced Alzheimers. They were approved for Medi-Cal, but with a monthly share of cost (i.e., a monthly deductible) of $931. If they paid the $931 each month it would have only left them only $934 per month to live on which is the monthly maintenance needs allowance set by the state of California that hasnt been raised since 1989. Jane reached out for help. We helped her apply for a $110 dental/vision plan and submitted the proof to Medi-Cal and their share of cost was wiped out and they were both approved for full Medi-Cal. In addition, Allen was approved for 280 hours of Protective Supervision under IHSS per month because of his severe condition. Jane now has the help and support she needs to continue to take care of Allen at home.
SSI, Medi-Cal, Veterans Service Connected Disability Compensation, Section 8 Housing Voucher
Rodney, a 69-year-old Vietnam Veteran, widower, and father to a 16-year-old daughter called during the pandemic saying he needed to find work. He was no longer able to do handyman work due to his progressive macular degeneration. He and his daughter were living on $1300 in Social Security benefits and food stamps and his rent was $1100. He said he would scrape gum off the sidewalk if he had to. We provided emergency rental assistance and then we helped Rodney apply for and receive Supplemental Security Income of approximately $300 per month, Medi- Cal, and a Section 8 housing voucher which reduced his rent to 30% of his income.
In addition, we referred Rodney to a VA specialist and Rodney was approved for 70% Service Connected Disability Compensation in the amount of $1500 per month due to PTSD from his time in service in Vietnam. Rodney and his daughter can now live with the security of knowing they have a secure and stable income, affordable rent and access to affordable healthcare.
Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Medi-Cal, In Home Supportive Services (IHSS), Ball vs. Swoap Penalty
Marjorie called seeking assistance. Marjorie had to work to pay the mortgage, but her husband Tom suffered from frontotemporal dementia and it was hard leaving him at home alone. Marjorie applied for Medi-Cal, but was told that they would have a share of cost of over $2000 per month leaving them just $934 to live on. We helped Marjorie apply for Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Medi-Cal for Tom which uses much higher income and asset cut offs. Riverside County DPSS/Medi-Cal had never told Marjorie of the HCBS program and they were resistant to process Toms case under the HCBS program but we made them due it.
Tom was approved and then Marjorie applied for In Home Supportive Services (IHSS). Tom was initially approved for only 25 hours per month of help, but we appealed and his hours were increased to 200 per month. Because the county and the state were so slow to process Toms appeal, Tom was paid a (Ball vs. Swoap) penalty award of $4,600 by the State of California Dept. of Social Services. Marjorie finally had the support she needed to take care of Tom.
Medi-Cal Share of Cost, In Home Supportive Services (IHSS), Veterans Aid & Attendance
Donna called seeking assistance regarding her parents Bill and Mary. Bill is a Korean War Veteran. Donna was told her parents needed to buy some dental insurance to wipe out their $1000 per month share of cost for Medi-Cal. They were struggling to pay their Medicare copays and Bill needed In Home Supportive Services (IHSS). When inquiring about their income, we discovered that Bill was awarded Veterans Aid & Attendance benefits of $1218 per month about a year and a half earlier. Riverside County DPSS/Medi-Cal was counting all of Bills Veterans Aid & Attendance benefit as income in violation of Medi-Cal rules. They should have excluded $765 of it and only counted $453. We filed an appeal and forced Riverside County to reprocess the Medi-Cal case. Bill and Mary were awarded 18 months of retroactive Medi-Cal coverage and Bill was approved for IHSS. Donna was shocked and dismayed that her parents were denied Medi-Cal for so long due to the Countys error.
Retroactive Medi-Cal, In Home Supportive Services IHSS) Bobby called seeking help with over $10,000 in medical bills. He had recently been in the hospital for several weeks and his only insurance was original Medicare leaving him exposed to an approximate 20% copay. We determined that Bobby was eligible for Medi-Cal and would have been eligible for Medi-Cal for the three (3) prior months had he applied earlier. We applied for Medi-Cal for Bobby and requested three months of retroactive coverage and Bobby was approved. All of his past medical bills were paid in full. In addition, we helped Bobby apply for and receive IHSS so he can maintain his independence in his home with his companion dog Pilot.
Veterans Aid & Attendance, Med-Cal, Medicare Part B Premium, In Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
Ruben, a disabled wheelchair bound amputee and Vietnam Veteran, called seeking financial assistance with the repair of his swamp box cooler as we headed into the summer. While meeting with Ruben we asked him why he didnt have Medicare Part B. He replied that he couldnt afford the monthly premium so that is why he relied on the VA for his healthcare. We asked him if anyone from VA Healthcare ever told him he was eligible for Medi-Cal, a waiver of his Medicare Part B premium and Veterans Aid & Attendance benefits and he said no one ever bothered to tell him. We helped Ruben qualify for Medi-Cal, the Medicare Part B premium waiver and IHSS. We then referred Ruben to Veterans Services where he was approved for $796 in monthly Veterans Aid & Attendance benefits. Ruben now has a livable income, access to affordable local healthcare and in home help so he can maintain his independence.