Champions Volunteer Foundation

JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK TO HELP IN ITS ACHIEVEMENT OF PROGRAMMING GOALS IN EDUCATION AND INTERPRETATION, ALONG WITH SCIENTIFIC AND HISTORICAL RESEARCH AND ACTIVITIES.

TO CARE FOR AND FIND HOMES FOR HORSES AND VISIT LOCAL SCHOOLS AND OFFER STUDENTS OPPORTUNITY TO CARE FOR HORSES.

TO PROVIDE STUDENTS THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE YOUTH & GOVERNMENT PROGRAM; I.E., 9 NIGHTS IN HOTELS, CHARTER BUSSES TO AND FROM FRESNO (TWICE), FLIGHTS TO SACRAMENTO & PROGRAM FEES THAT ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE STATEWIDE Y&G PROGRAM.

TO SUPPORT OUR "MOBILE PANTRY PROGRAM" THAT REACHES ISOLATED COMMUNITIES WHERE NO PARTNER AGENCIES ARE AVAILABLE TO OFFER EMERGENCY FOOD-ASSISTANCE. FIND CURRENTLY DEPLOYS 22 MOBILE PANTRIES THROUGHOUT OUR SERVICE AREA. IN 2019-20, FIND'S MOBILE PANTRIES WILL COMPLETE A TOTAL OF 272 FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.

TO PURCHASE 2 ADAPTIVE BIKES AND 60 REGULAR BIKES FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED AND SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY.

FIRST TEE IS A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION INTRODUCING THE GAME OF GOLF AND ITS INHERENT VALUES TO YOUNG PEOPLE.

THE ORGANIZATION THAT HELP ANYONE IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES WITH A CANCER DIAGNOSIS THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE FUNDS TO PAY FOR THEIR CANCER CARE.

TO FUND SPEECH, LANGUAGE AND SOCIAL SKILLS THERAPY, PARENT TRAINING, AND ATTENDING SCHOOL MEETINGS: (1) TO HELP FAMILIES GET APPROPRIATE SERVICES, AND (2) TO HELP FAMILIES UNDERSTAND THEIR SERVICES WHEN NEEDED.

AS THE ONLY OPEN ADMISSIONS MUNICIPAL SHELTER OPERATING UNDER THE NO KILL PHILOSOPHY, WE NEED CRITICAL FUNDS TO PROVIDE HOMELESS ANIMALS WITH LIFESAVING CARE, NUTRITION, MEDICAL AND SURGICAL SUPPLIES NECESSARY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE INCREASED NUMBER OF STRAY, ABUSED, AND SURRENDERED PETS PREPARING THEM FOR ADOPTION AND A SECOND CHANCE LIFE.

TO HELPING SPECIAL NEEDS ADULTS, CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THRIVE BY PROVIDING CARE, OFFERING RESOURCES, AND BRINGING JOY TO THIS COMMUNITY TO IMPROVE THEIR MENTAL HEALTH.

TO SUPPORT THE TRAINING OF GUIDE DOGS SPECIFICALLY CUSTOMIZED TO EACH CLIENT'S DAILY TASKS AND NEEDS, AND IN MATCHING THOSE DOGS WITH PEOPLE WITH VISION LOSS. OBJECTIVES: (1) MATCH 3 CLIENTS WITH GUIDE DOGS; (2) PROVIDE INTENSIVE TRAINING FOR 30 PERSON-DOG TEAMS; GRADUATE 30 GUIDE DOG TEAMS TO A LIFE OF INDEPENDENCE AND WORKING PARTNERSHIP.

FUND OPERATION SCHOOL BELL TO PROVIDE SCHOOL CLOTHING FOR CHILDREN IN NEED IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY.

SUPPORT THE ONGOING OPERATIONS OF CVRM'S EMERGENCY FOOD & SHELTER PROGRAM WHICH SERVES THE HOMELESS AND OTHERWISE UNDERSERVED AND IMPOVERISHED MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN ARRIVING FROM ALL OVER THE COACHELLA VALLEY.

THE ORGANIZATION THAT ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION BY ADVANCING THE COLLEGE OF THE DESERT THROUGH BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS, SECURING PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT AND STEWARDING ASSETS.

OLIVE CREST'S VISION IS A STRONG FAMILY FOR EVERY CHILD. OLIVE CREST'S MISSION IS TO BE DEDICATED TO PREVENTING CHILD ABUSE, TO TREAT AND EDUCATE AT-RISK CHILDREN AND TO PRESERVE THE FAMILY, "ONE LIFE AT A TIME". OLIVE CREST SEEKS TO MAKE AVAILABLE THE TEACHINGS OF JUDEO-CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES WHILE RESPECTING THE RELIGIOUS BACKGROUND OF EACH INDIVIDUAL. THE ORGANIZATION ACKNOWLEDGES THE BIBLE TO BE THE INSPIRED WORD OF GOD THAT TEACHES THERE IS ONE TRIUNE GOD AND THAT SALVATION IS A GIFT GAINED THROUGH FORGIVENESS.

TO SUPPORT OUR PROGRAM OF WORKING WITH PRINCIPALS, TEACHERS AND STUDENTS TO DELIVER CHARACTER EDUCATION TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY. WE WROTE A CHILDREN'S BOOK WITH LEGENDARY UCLA BASKETBALL COACH, JOHN WOODEN, ENTITLED "INCH AND MILES, THE JOURNEY TO SUCCESS", AND OUR PROGRAM IS BASED ON THAT BOOK.

TO SUPPORT THE MAKE-A-WISH PROGRAM IN FULFILLING THE MOST HEART-FELT WISH OF A CHILD WITH A LIFE-THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITION RESIDING WITHIN THE COACHELLA VALLEY. THE AVERAGE COST OF A WISH IS BETWEEN $5,000 AND $10,000.

TO PROMOTE JUNIOR TENNIS IN THE CV BY WORKING WITH NJTL, BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, CV HOUSING COALITION, YMCA, ETC. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO START FREE TENNIS CLINICS THROUGHOUT THE CV SO ALL KIDS CAN PLAY TENNIS. LOVE & LOVE TENNIS PROVIDES FREE RACKETS, BALLS, SHOES & LESSONS TO NJTL KIDS, AS WELL AS YOUTHS FROM THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB.

TO PROVIDE FOOD FOR A VALLEY-WIDE MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM SERVING THE 650 SQUARE MILE COACHELLA VALLEY FROM DESERT HOT SPRINGS AND PALM SPRINGS TO SALTON SEA. THE PROGRAM SERVES FRAIL AND HOMEBOUND SENIORS WHO HAVE NO REGULAR MEANS OF OBTAINING FOOD AND ARE AT HIGH RISK FOR FOOD INSECURITY. FOR MANY OF THESE SENIORS, THE MEALS ON WHEELS DRIVER IS THE ONLY PERSON THEY WILL SEE IN A DAY.

TO SUPPORT THE "LITTLES TO COLLEGE" PROJECT, WHICH THROUGH ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING, GUIDES LOW-INCOME AND/OR SINGLE PARENT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH OPTIONS FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION, ENSURING THAT ALL CHILDREN IN OUR PROGRAM GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND GO ON TO SOME FORM OF HIGHER EDUCATION, COMMUNITY COLLEGE, MUSIC/DRAMA ACADEMICS, TRADE/TECH SCHOOL, JOB CORPS, PEACE CORPS, MILITARY, UNIVERSITIES, ART SCHOOLS, ETC.

DELIVER FREE CUSTOM HOMEMADE BIRTHDAY CAKES TO AT-RISK AND UNDERSERVED YOUTH ACROSS THE COUNTRY!

TO SUPPORT THE INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING AND PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATIONS FOR 10 CHILDREN TRIAGED FOR SEXUAL OR PHYSICAL ABUSE - AND NOT PART OF ANOTHER GRANT PROGRAM.

THE MISSION OF DESERT BEST FRIEND'S CLOSET IS TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER OUR CLIENTS FOR SUCCESS IN EMPLOYMENT AND LIFE. THE VISION IS FOR ALL COACHELLA VALLEY RESIDENTS TO BE ECONOMICALLY SELF-SUFFICIENT THROUGH EMPLOYMENT.

COACHELLA VALLEY VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE (CVVIM) IS TO PROVIDE NO-CHARGE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED PEOPLE RESIDING IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY.

TO ASSIST WITH FUNDING OF JFS' SENIOR CARE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES CRITICALLY NEEDED SERVICES TO HELP IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LOW-INCOME OLDER ADULTS THROUGHOUT THE COACHELLA VALLEY.

CONNECTS PEOPLE TO THE RESOURCES THEY NEED THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, SUPPORT, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING.

VOICES FOR CHILDREN TRANSFORMS THE LIVES OF ABUSED CHILDREN BY PROVIDING THEM WITH VOLUNTEER COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (CASAS). CASAS ARE ADVOCATES AND PROBLEM-SOLVERS, WHO WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH A CHILD OR SET OF SIBLINGS IN FOSTER CARE TO ENSURE THEIR NEEDS ARE MET. NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED. WITH THE SUPPORT OF AN ADVOCATE, A CHILD IN FOSTER CARE IS MORE LIKELY TO SUCCEED, RECEIVE VITAL SERVICES, AND FIND A SAFE, PERMANENT HOME.

ONEFUTURE COACHELLA VALLEY, AN ALIGNMENT USA COMMUNITY, IS ADVANCING THE REGIONAL PLAN TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH MEANINGFUL CAREER EXPLORATIONS, WORK EXPERIENCE, AND SCHOLARSHIPS, AS WELL AS OTHER SUPPORTS FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS. KEY TO THIS APPROACH IS INVOLVEMENT FROM OUR REGION'S EMPLOYERS, WHICH ENSURES THAT STUDENT PREPARATION IS ALIGNED WITH LOCAL WORKFORCE NEEDS.

TO HELP FUND THE "JANITORIAL ACADEMY PROGRAM", WHICH IS A REVENUE-GENERATING COMPONENT OF THE PATHWAYS TO EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAM. CLIENTS ARE TAUGHT ALL ASPECTS OF JANITORIAL SERVICE. FUNDING IS NEEDED TO ASSIST THE AGENCY WITH THE PURCHASE OF TRAINING MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT. ALL ACADEMY-RELATED COSTS MUST BE SECURED THROUGH GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS AS THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DOES NOT REIMBURSE FOR TRAINING MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT.

TO PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER, INTERVENTION AND OUTREACH SERVICES TO RUNAWAY, HOMELESS OR OTHER YOUTH IN CRISIS. SAFEHOUSE OFFERS YOUTH POSITIVE ALTERNATIVES TO BECOMING VICTIMS OF THE STREETS.

TO SPONSOR 200 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS FOR 200 AT-RISK COACHELLA VALLEY TEENS WHO ARE UNABLE TO PAY DUE TO FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES THAT ARE OUT OF THEIR CONTROL.

TO BUILDING A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT TO HELP PRESERVE THE UNIQUE WILDLIFE AND SCENIC BEAUTY OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY AND OUR DESERT MOUNTAINS. WE ACQUIRE AND PRESERVE WILDLANDS, PROMOTE STEWARDSHIP OF TRAILS, CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND SUPPORT ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH.

TO SUPPORT THE FOSTER PROGRAM "SENIORS OFFERING SHELTER AND THE ADOPTION PROGRAM "MOBILE MUTT"S IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF ADOPTIONS AND FURTHER REDUCE THE EUTHANASIA OF OUR COMMUNITY'S ANIMALS.

FUND THE MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM, PROVIDING HOMEBOUND, FRAIL SENIORS WITH NUTRITIOUS MEALS DELIVERED DIRECTLY TO THEIR HOMES, AND WHO WOULD OTHERWISE GO WITHOUT MEALS.

ORGANIZATION THAT COMMITTED TO ELIMINATING BLINDNESS AND SEVERE SIGHT LOSS AS BARRIERS TO A FULFILLING LIFE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL TRAINING, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES.

TO HELP OFFSET DIRECT OPERATING EXPENSES FOR FAMILY SERVICES OF THE DESERT'S COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY FOOD NOW. EXPENSES INCLUDE RENT REQUIRED FOR WAREHOUSING AND DISTRIBUTION, ELECTRIC (UTILITY) REQUIRED FOR COLD STORAGE, REFRIGERATION, AND TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES REQUIRED FOR THE PICK-UP AND DELIVERY OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

EACH SPRING, SONGSHINE SINGERS AND PLAYERS PRESENT CONCERTS. THIS YEAR, WE WILL PRESENT AN ORIGINAL PROGRAM CALLED "BROADWAY OUR WAY". THE CAST IS MADE UP OF PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON'S, STROKE, OTHER NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS, AND AGING VOICES WHOSE SPEECH HAS BEEN COMPROMISED. BY SINGING AND ACTING, VOICES ARE STRENGTHENED, SPIRITS LIFTED, SELF ESTEEM IS ENHANCED, AND THOSE WHO ARE NOT CONSIDERED FOR PARTS IN AREA THEATERS BECAUSE OF WALKERS, WHEELCHAIRS, OR HAVE TREMORS, HAVE OPPORTUNITY TO DO SOMETHING THEY LOVE.

TO SECURE OPERATING FUNDS TO HELP PROVIDE THE BASIC NEEDS INCLUDING FOOD, HOUSING, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AS WELL AS THE OPERATIONAL COST OF THE COMFORT CENTER THAT PROVIDES SHOWERS, LAUNDRY FACILITY & A COMMUNITY ROOM FOR THE FARM & MIGRANT WORKERS (AND FAMILIES) EMPLOYED ON THE LOCAL FARMS & RESIDENTS EMPLOYED IN LOW PAYING JOBS IN EASTERN COACHELLA VALLEY.

TO PURCHASE 500 BOOKS FOR CHILDREN AT PETER PENDLETON SCHOOL IN COACHELLA TO FOSTER THEIR READING SKILLS AND LOVE OF READING.

THE ORGANIZATION FOCUS IS ON IMPROVING CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.

TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY FUNDS TO OFFER MONTHLY LANGUAGE AND LITERACY TRAININGS AT TEN SITES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: (1) PRESENTERS FOR LITERACY TRAININGS ($2,500); (2) RESOURCE MATERIALS FOR CLASSES ($400); (3) MATERIALS FOR TAKE HOME ACTIVITIES ($1,800); AND (4) REFRESHMENTS ($250).

TO SPONSOR 10 GIRLS IN THE OPHELIA PROGRAM AT $350/STUDENT PER YEAR. THIS WILL ENHANCE THE CURRICULUM, PURCHASE PROGRAM & ART SUPPLIES, & PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION FOR THE GIRLS TO TOUR LOCAL COLLEGE CAMPUSES, BUSINESSES, AND ATTEND VARIOUS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.

THE CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY MUSEUM OF THE DESERT IS A PRIVATE NON-PROFIT, 501(C)3 INSTITUTION FOUNDED IN 1986 BY A GROUP OF CONCERNED CITIZENS WHO WANTED TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN'S INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY AND SELF-EXPRESSION COULD BE FREELY EXPRESSED THROUGH PLAY. THEIR GOAL WAS TO PROVIDE INVENTIVE AND INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS WHICH ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO LEARN ABOUT THEMSELVES AND THE WORLD AROUND THEM. TODAY, THE CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY MUSEUM OF THE DESERT IS WHERE YOUTH, FAMILIES, TEACHERS AND THE COMMUNITY COLLABORATE AND PARTICIPATE IN JOINT PROJECTS AND PARTNERSHIPS IN LEARNINGIT IS WHERE WE CELEBRATE THE RICH CULTURAL DIVERSITY OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY, AND BROADEN UNDERSTANDING AND TOLERANCE. CURRENTLY THE MUSEUM SERVES OVER 65,000 PEOPLE PER YEAR.

TO HELP SUBSIDIZE THE SENIOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND, WHICH PROVIDES LOW INCOME SENIORS ACCESS TO BASIC RESOURCES AND NECESSITIES NEEDED TO SURVIVE, SUCH AS FOOD, HOUSING, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, MINOR HOME AND AUTO REPAIRS, LIFESAVING MEDICATIONS AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT.

SOROPTIMIST HOUSE OF HOPE IS FOCUSED ON CREATING A WAY TO HELP WOMEN SUFFERING FROM ADDICTION. A 4-BEDROOM HOUSE IN DESERT HOT SPRINGS DELIVERS AN ADDICTION RECOVERY PROGRAM BASED ON A 12-STEP TREATMENT PROGRAM. THIS FAITH-BASED PROGRAM IS DELIVERED IN A RESIDENTIAL, FAMILY-STYLE ENVIRONMENT, SERVING A MAXIMUM OF SIX RECOVERY CLIENTS AT ONE TIME. WOMEN IN THE PROGRAM ARE OFFERED PARENTING AND ANGER MANAGEMENT CLASSES AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK ON DISCIPLINE AND RE-ENTERING SOCIETY AS A CONTRIBUTING MEMBER.