Desert Charities News - Jan-Feb-Mar 2024

David Brinkman DAP Health CEO Making A Di erence I am proud to state that the expanded DAP Health — still headquartered at our Sunrise campus in Palm Springs, and whose 950 health care professionals at 25 clinics in 240 urban and rural zip codes from the Salton Sea to San Diego care for more than 100,000 patients of all ages, genders, and orientations — is working harder and with more impact than ever. Like our physical footprint, our mission throughout Southern California and beyond has grown such that we can do even more to protect and expand health care access. As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, here’s to a better, brighter, healthier future. Chris Boone DAP Health Chief Development Ocer Making A Di erence I love connecting donors to impact. Throughout my career in the nonprofit sector I have always worked and volunteered for missions that I have a passion for and that align with my personal values. At DAP Health, I am responsible for overseeing and working with a talented fundraising team tasked with connecting our donors to mission driven funding opportunities that align with their philanthropic priorities and match our programs. Healthcare is vital for all to live a healthy and productive life. DAP Health provides that care, stigma free, and with zero barriers. The mission of DAP Health fuels me and gives me hope. Mitch Blumberg Chair Emeritus Desert Regional Professor CSUSB Making A Di erence I believe in the Rotary motto “Service Above Self”. In my 18 years of full-time residency in the Coachella Valley I have served on several nonprofit boards at all times. Currently serve as VP Membership Desert Communities AFP, CSUSB Associates, PSUSD Foundation. Served 7 years Governing Board DRMC (now Chair Emeritus), 15 years PSWIFT, 10 years PD Rotary, 6 years LQ Chamber board. Loved Agua Caliente Committee for PSUSD curricula art, culture, history of tribe. Active Advocate for fabulous Nickerson-Rossi Dance Company and Academy PS and PD. Ron Berger Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee President Making A Di erence I manage non-profit entities focused on the Desert Tortoise. The Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee operates preserves where desert tortoises and other threatened, endangered species can live peacefully within fencing we installed. One area, the Desert Tortoise Research Natural Area located outside Cali- fornia City, CA, covers forty square miles. The Desert Tortoise Conservancy plans to develop an Awareness Center in Palm Springs, building awareness of the tortoise’ plight while provid- ing a facility to re-home formerly pet tortoises. The Coalition for a Balanced Environment, comprised of 19 entities, seeks to bring raven populations under control! Frank Goldstin “We rise by lifting others.” - Robert Ingersoll Frank Goldstin is the President of MOMENTOUS, the Coachella Valley’s pre- mier event production firm specializing in the creation of unforgettable, multidimen- sional events including live, virtual, hybrid and televised fundraising experiences. For over 30 years, Frank and his team have been the creative force behind a diverse portfolio of events ranging from strategic fundraising and gala events to corporate productions, elaborate entertainment and show concepts, custom parties and luxe celebrations. When it comes to producing the many high-profile fundraising and gala events in the valley, MOMENTOUS brings a client’s vision to life through an elevated, development-centric approach, through the formation and delivery of strategic and creative concepts, integrated solutions, event marketing and communications, superior event and entertainment design, advanced technical production and total event management; all seamlessly combined in unison to deliver incompa- rably memorable and immersive event experiences. We are honored to be long-term event partners to many of our valley’s non profit’s in their critical fundraising. For new clients, we provide complimentatry consulations to get to know the organiza- tion, its mission and events, and to share our approach through the delivery of elevated and strategic event services. For more information and to see a vast ar- ray of event profiles featurinng photos and video, please visit MOMENTOUS’ website at GoMomentous.com Frank Goldstin President MOMENTOUS 777 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 200 Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 273-5050 Frank@GoMomentous.com GoMomentous.com M EN IN PHILANTHROPY - PAGE 2 DESERT CHARITIES NEWS SPOTLIGHT Avery W. Bell American Red Cross Regional Philanthropy Ocer Making A Di erence As the Regional Philanthropy O®cer for the American Red Cross of Riverside County serving the Coachella Valley, I have the rewarding opportunity to work with external partners, corporations and individual donors to raise funds to support the lifesaving mission of this humanitarian organization. In my role, I support emergency preparedness, disaster relief and assistance programs to help ensure that no one faces emergencies alone in Coachella Valley or for other neighbors in need. This philanthropic work helps enable the mission delivery of shelter, food, relief items, emotional support and other assistance for people a¦ected by disasters big and small including wildfires, storms, home fires, and more. Je rey Bernstein Destination PSP President Making A Di erence I have always believed that corporate social responsibility is essential to good. I stared this in 1990 when I founded Cable Positive, the cable television industry’s AIDS organization and continue today with Destination PSP. We have worked with dozens of non-profits, throughout the Coachella Valley, on merchandise and branding, donating time, resources and money. Our area has so many worthy organizations, it makes giving very meaningful. Being able to give back to our community has been, and continued to be, a priority in every business decision. In addition to running Destination PSP, I am the current Mayor of Palm Springs.!