Desert Winds Freedom Band 2020 Scholarship Recipients
From Dencil White, President Desert Winds Freedom Band We hope that this e-mail finds you safe and healthy during this difficult time for our...
Charities & Charity Events
TAKE OUT. GIVE BACK. Food is Love on #GivingTuesdayNow at DAP
From Desert AIDS Project: #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving, is planned for May 5, 2020. It’s a people-powered event that brings together organizations and...
Stefan Hill Makes Face Masks to Support Community Food Bank
It started as a tongue-in-cheek comment about making designer face masks out of Chanel, Dior, and Pucci silk scarves in reference to the cancelation of...
Cathedral City Senior Center Temporarily Suspends Regular Operations
To help protect the health, safety and well-being of our seniors, volunteers, visitors, and employees from the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Cathedral City Senior...
IMPORTANT: DAP Needs You Today
by David Brinkman, Chief Executive Officer, Desert Aids Project Since the very early days of HIV/AIDS, I cannot recall a time when DAP wrote you,...
POSTPONED: Red Dress Party, Coachella & Stagecoach Festivals
Due to concerns over the COVID-19 Coronavirus in the Coachella Valley, some major events in the Greater Palm Springs area have been postponed until a...
Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast Announces 2020 Honoree
The Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast Committee has announced that Annise Parker will be this year’s recipient of the Harvey B. Milk Legacy Award at the...
The Living Desert to “Celebrate” at Its Golden Anniversary Gala
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens’ gala honors its Golden Anniversary on Saturday, March 7, 2020 with the theme, “Celebrating 50 Years of Conservation.” Guests...
Kristin Chenoweth to Headline Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards on February 8
Desert AIDS Project (DAP) (desertaidsproject.org) has announced that Kristin Chenoweth will headline its 26th Annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards on February 8 where Hank Plante, Garry Kief and Ambassador Deborah L Birx,...
Animal Samaritans’ 10th Annual Men of the Desert Fashion Show & Charity Luncheon Raises $170,000 to Fund Its Animal Rescue Program
It was a Who’s Who of the Coachella Valley, as over 450 guests turned out for a day of fun to celebrate a decade of...
The Music of Elton John to Highlight ‘Evening Under the Stars’ Gala
Food Samaritans (AAP) proudly announces that the 27th annual Evening Under the Stars gala will feature the music of Elton John in a show titled...
Take off with Mizell at Annual ‘Stars Among Us’ Gala
Mizell Senior Center announced that it will present its 15th annual ‘Stars Among Us’ Gala on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Palm Springs Air...
Everyday Heroes Honors Individuals Who Inspire
Greater Palm Springs will come together on Sunday, December 1, 2019 to celebrate Desert AIDS Project’s Everyday Heroes honorees, at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. The annual...
L-Fund Looking to Expand Board of Directors
The L-Fund is looking for Lesbians or Trans Lesbians to join their board and help them continue to grow the L-Fund. These are just a few...
26th Annual Palm Springs Open to Benefit AAP – Food Samaritans
Food Samaritans (AAP) announced today that the Desert Tennis Association will continue it long-time support of AAP by donating the proceeds from the upcoming 26th Annual Palm Springs Open to AAP...
Holiday Spectacular to Benefit Sanctuary Palm Springs
Sanctuary Palm Springs, the transitional home for LGBTQ+ foster youth, is pleased to announce the return of their popular ‘Holiday Spectacular’ event at the Bougainvillea Room at Spencer’s...
Desert AIDS Walk 2019 is October 19 – Schedule of Events
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 7:00 am – Walk Registration opens 7:55 am – Bryan Gallo and Thalia Hayden of NBC Palm Springs host main stage 8:00...
2019 Palm Springs Pride Honors Awards Recognizes Community Members Making a Difference
Greater Palm Springs Pride announced today the recipients of its 2019 Pride Honors Awards. The prestigious Pride Honors are presented annually to individuals to recognize...
Why go to Vegas? The Australian Bee Gees Show Brings it to Palm Springs
Their major contributions to disco with the soundtrack of “Saturday Night Fever” are just part of what made the Bee Gees one of the most-enduring...
Dining Out for Life Greater Palm Springs 2019 Raises $307,000
A powerful story about the impact of a community in action. Eighty-three local restaurants, bars, bakeries and coffee shops participated in Dining Out for Life...
Sixth Annual Spirit of Hope Gala to Celebrate Bob Hope USO Palm Springs
The Management Trust – Desert Division is gearing up for their Sixth Annual Spirit of Hope dinner and gala to celebrate the Bob Hope USO...
OutRight Action International Advocates for LGBTIQ Human Rights Globally
OutRight Action International formerly known as The International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC), founded in 1990, is a leading international human rights organization...
Prime Timers Host Mixer and Food Drive
“Summertime, and the livin’ is easy” are the lyrics of a song. This is not true for those with food insecurity in the Palm Springs...
Get Headshots and Help Wipe Out Bullying in the Coachella Valley
Social Scene, Celebrity and NYC Fashion Week photographer for more than 30 years, Dimitri Halkidis, is proud to offer HEADSHOTS to benefit Boo2Bullying, the Desert’s...
Stonewall Humanitarian Awards Honor Local Advocates
50th Anniversary Of Uprising Inspires Activism and Service Laith Ashley from POSE and Anne Walker from Sordid Lives will headline entertainment The first Transgender Health...
RAP Foundation Grant Strengthens D.A.P. and Sanctuary Alliance Helping Transitional-aged Youth in Extended Foster Care
Desert AIDS Project (D.A.P.) and LGBT Sanctuary Palm Springs (Sanctuary) have received a $25,000 grant from The Regional Access Project (RAP) Foundation in Palm Desert....
Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast to Honor Lucy Debardelaben, Gail Christian with Keynote Speaker Betty Yee
The Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast Committee announces that Lesbian Activists Lucy DeBardelaben and Gail Christian, will be this year’s recipients of the Harvey B. Milk...
An Evening of Cabaret with Pamela Winslow Kahashi to Benefit Sanctuary Palm Springs
Sanctuary Palm Springs (SPS), the first of its kind home for LGBTQ foster youth and their allies in the Coachella Valley, is pleased to announce...
Animal Samaritans Palm Springs Yappy Hour Finale: Canines and Caftans Garden Party
Back by popular demand for one more happy hour with dogs this season, Yappy Hour will be held at the pet-friendly Riviera Resort Palm Springs...
Palm Springs Human Rights Commission Presents Annual “Promoting Universal Human Rights Close to Home” Awards Feb. 11
Six remarkable community leaders and organizations honored at 19th Annual Awards on Monday, Feb. 11....
Deborah Cox Brings Musical Stardom to Mizell Senior Center Gala
Music powerhouse Deborah Cox illuminates the splendor of Whitney Houston at Mizell Senior Centers 14th annual Stars Among Us Gala in Palm Springs....
The Man Before the Award: Steve Chase
On Feb. 9, Desert AIDS Project will be celebrating in a big way at its 25th Annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards gala....