Nearly $19 million in American Rescue Plan Funds have been distributed to theater venues and small businesses in the Coachella Valley area, it was announced Thursday. Theaters and event sites in the 36th District of California were among 28 venues that received a portion of the nearly $19 million, Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Coachella, said. Notable […]
The Board of Supervisors Tuesday authorized continuation of the Riverside County Emergency Rental Assistance Program, with $61.63 million in additional funds now available to aid residents impacted by coronavirus public health lockdowns that left them struggling to pay their bills. In a 5-0 vote without comment, the board directed the county Department of Housing, Homelessness […]
The challenges of the pandemic led many local business owners to apply for federal aid as a last resort. “We didn’t know how long it was going to last,” said Tim Kelly, COO of Fisherman’s Market & Grill. “We didn’t know what was going on, we had to.” Relief funds were limited and competition was […]
Did you know that there are over 1,000 nonprofits in the Coachella Valley, helping everyone from seniors to veterans to children in crisis, families in need, and those animals who need to be rescued? So during the pandemic, nonprofits, as you know, suffered greatly, and generous resources like Big Horn cares are really crucial to […]
The pandemic has had such an impact in all areas of our lives, from healthcare to education, to travel to commerce. However, the dire financial consequences facing small businesses are among the most impactful, especially in the Coachella Valley, a place dependent upon tourism. Palm Springs mayor, Christie Holstege shares how the City of Palm […]
A local nonprofit is stepping into its creative zone to innovate its annual fundraiser this year. The annual Go Girl! luncheon will be held on November 13th between 11:30a – 1:30p via a takeout/ patio dining event at 4 participating restaurants: Casuelas Café in Palm Desert; Cork & Fork in La Quinta; Mitch’s on El […]
Kids helping kids is always good news! Now in their tenth year, the Coachella Valley Youth Grantmakers are about to donate funds to local charities that benefit local young people. Now that’s something to celebrate!
