united way of the desert

May 15May 14
Local Golf Classic raises over $19,400 to assist locals in need
- Community
Inland SoCal United Way and United Way of the Desert held their First Annual Golf Classic Saturday, May 1, 2021. Golfers from across the Inland Empire and Desert Regions took to the green at Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon to play golf while raising funds for local families in need. The course included a […]

News Staff
January 28January 28
Indio City Council approves grant to help residents impacted by coronavirus
- Community
Indio residents looking for rental and utility payment relief can now access funds through the city. At January 20th Indio city council meeting, city leaders approved $755,754 in additional funds from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV). These funds will work in conjunction with Lift to Rise, United Way of the Desert and the Indio […]

Taylor Martinez
December 18
NBCares Silver Linings United Way Special
- NBCares
United Way of the Desert has been helping the Coachella Valley for over 70 years, and they continue to be a vital resource during the pandemic. Saturday, December 19, at 6:30 p.m. the special will air on NBC Palm Springs and stream live on NBC Palm Springs’ Facebook page. During this special televised event spotlighting […]

Ceci Partridge
July 15
NBCares Silver Linings: United Way of the Desert
- NBCares
They are one the Coachella Valley’s oldest nonprofits. For over 70 years, the United way of the Desert has reached out to help our entire community in countless ways. This is their NBCares Silver Lining.

Taylor Martinez
May 10May 10
NBCares: United Way of The Desert
- NBCares
They call it 360 degrees of need. That’s the mission of the United Way of The Desert. For over seven decades, they have been helping those in need in our desert community, breaking the cycle of poverty for 45% of our Valley. This weekend they will hold their 29th annual major fundraiser in hopes of […]
January 04January 04
Coachella Valley Charitable Walks Step Off Saturday
- Community
- Local
A 5K walk in Indio Saturday marks the first of four this month benefiting Coachella Valley charitable organizations. The event is the first of United Way of the Desert’s annual 5K walks, which serve as donation drives for local nonprofits. Saturday’s 8 a.m. walk at Indio High School includes a call to the community for […]
November 27November 27
“Raising a Reader” hits Coachella Valley Schools
- Community
- Local
Third grade reading proficiency is one of the most significant predictors of high school graduation. United Way is implementing a nationwide literacy program, “Raising a Reader,” in the Coachella Valley and Desert Sands Unified School Districts to help educate students in the valley. Raising a Reader gives students a book bag of books every week to […]

Daytona Everett

Local Golf Classic raises over $19,400 to assist locals in need

Indio City Council approves grant to help residents impacted by coronavirus

NBCares Silver Linings United Way Special

NBCares Silver Linings: United Way of the Desert

NBCares: United Way of The Desert

Coachella Valley Charitable Walks Step Off Saturday

“Raising a Reader” hits Coachella Valley Schools

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