Charities & Charity Events

An evening of spirited beverages, Aussie entertainment, auction opportunities, “Down Under” dining, and of course, engaging animal encounters....

Dedication ceremony will take place Feb 8 at 4:30 PM at the steps of the Palm Springs Art Museum....

14th Annual Stars Among Us Gala to take place February 22, 2019, benefiting Mizell Senior Center Meals on Wheels program....

Rocking a red ribbon not only completes any outfit; it shows everyone – especially people living with HIV and their families – your support....

Honorees include Willie Rhine, Jeffrey Ewell, Edie Grosebeck & Rosanne Kumins, and the 2018 AIDS/Lifecycle Palm Springs Participants....

Fun, festive event benefits transitional housing program for LGBTQ foster youth and their allies...

Desert Jam Session VI to be held Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Spa Resort Casino’s Cascade Lounge...

19th annual event to be held Nov 3, presenting Advocate for Equality Award to Arlene Rosenthal and Brian Wanzek...

Gay Desert Guide's Brad Fuhr interviews Matthew Shepard's parents on the 20th anniversary of his murder in Wyoming....

Rob Woronoff to lead organization for LGBT youth and their allies....

More than Ever, Coachella Valley Needs Desert AIDS Walk, to take place Saturday, October 20, 2018...

Carpenter has served as the President of the L-Fund Board for the last three years and under her leadership, the L-Fund has developing into a...

12th Annual “Change the World with a Giving Heart” National Philanthropy Day® in the Desert Awards Luncheon to take place on Wednesday, November 7, 2018...

Tickets on sale May 5 for HRC benefit with live band and vocals by tribute artists paying homage to Tina Turner, Cher, and Lady Gaga....

Lunch, tournament, dinner, silent auction, raffle, and live entertainment will engage attendees throughout the day....

The 25th Anniversary ‘Evening Under the Stars’ Gala, benefiting AAP - Food Samaritans Will Take Place on May 5, 2018...

Karen Ocamb captures Kate Kendall's amazing career with the National Council of Lesbian Rights in the LA Blade....

Palm Springs Animal Shelter's largest fundraiser of the year is themed "Pooches, Pussycats and Paris," on April 7th, 2018...

Dinner, silent auction, and performance by Michael Jackson LIVE in London, and Taylor Dayne to be held at Palm Springs Air Museum, benefiting Mizell Senior...

Academy Awards Celebration to Feature Signature Orange Carpet Arrivals....

Emmy-Award winning TV personality, style expert, fashion designer and New York Times best-selling author will replace Ross Mathews as host of annual awards gala....

Animal Samaritans has grown to become the Desert's largest, most-comprehensive animal welfare organization...

To be held at a beautiful private Palm Springs residence in Old Las Palmas, featuring performances by stand-up comic Julie Goldman and musical artist Sean...

Celebrating 25 years of Zoobilee!, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is proud to announce tickets are now on sale for its Silver Safari gala...

This year’s awards will shine a bright spotlight on local community members....

OUT For Laughs Brings 4 Headliners to The Camelot Palm Springs. 4 Headliners 4 Thursdays in February Benefiting 4 Causes....

Annual Gala to be held February 10, 2018 benefiting Desert AIDS Project and starring En Vogue....

Now in its 24th year, the Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards gala has raised millions of dollars to care for people living with HIV....

Mizell Senior Center to Honor G. Aubrey Serfling & Martin Massiello of Eisenhower Medical Center and Patti & Jack Grundhofer at Stars Among Us Gala...

Everyday Heroes Honors Local Community Members In Action....

On Thursday, November 30th...

October 19 is Spirit Day when millions go purple to stand against Bullying and in support of LGBTQ youth....

Cheyenne Jackson will headline the 8th annual Center Stage Gala on Friday, October 27, 2018 at the Riviera Resort and Spa in Palm Springs....

France Joli will perform Disco Classics....

Westin Mission Hills Celebrates Pink October with Weekend Girlfriend Getaway...

Proceeds to benefit the American Red Cross...

D.A.P. Shines Spotlight on Community Partners...

During the summer months our charitable contributions drop significantly, presenting a major challenge. That’s why we are sending this urgent plea to you to see...

Proceeds from the highly successful “The Judy Show” Will Benefit Dezart Performs....

Animal Samaritans is in partnership with CG DiArie Winery for a product with a cause....

Stonewall Gardens will host its annual LGBT Pride Community Open House on Wednesday, June 28, at 2:00 PM....

Kitten Club Redux will take place every Wednesday in June at Michael Holmes' Purple Room....

The fourth Annual Queen of the Desert So-Cal Lip Sync competition is Wednesday, May 31st at the Renaissance Palm Springs....

The fourth Annual Queen of the Desert So-Cal Lip Sync competition is Wednesday, May 31st at the Renaissance Palm Springs....

“This is our seventh year offering this unique and fun-filled way to observe our nation’s birthday,” said Mark Anton, CEO and Executive Director of AAP – Food...

Food Samaritans (AAP) announced that it has created a new alliance with Desert AIDS Project (D.A.P.) in which AAP will now lead the nutrition programs...