Desert Charities News - Jan-Feb-Mar 2024

Page 34 Desert Charities News – www .desertcharities.com • www.dcnnews.com January/February/March 2024 Diane Schuur More info 760-347-3512 ext. 246 www.cvrm.org/gala JO I N US F OR AN UN F ORG E TTAB L E E V E N I NG ! CHRISTINE LOVE E N T E R T A I N M E N T F E A T U R I N G STARTS AT 5:30 PM 4 4 4 0 0 I N D I A N W E L L S L N . I N D I A N W E L L S , C A The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission invites the community to celebrate “Over Five Decades of New Beginnings” with CVRM’s 53rd Anniversary Mardi Gras Ball, to be held at the Renaissance Esmeralda Indian Wells on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. CELEBRATES 53 rd Anniversary with Mardi Gras Ball The inspirational and fun celebration will begin with a reception with hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and a silent auction. A buffet-styled dinner and program follows with a special live auction and music by sensational recording artist and entertainer Christine Love and her live band. A special video presentation showcasing “stories of hope and success” of CVRM graduates who have changed their lives will be a highlight of the night, said Executive Director Darla Burkett. The event will be hosted by KESQ News Channel 3 Meteorologist and Eye On The Desert Host Patrick Evans. All proceeds benefit the operations of CVRM. Reservations can be made at https://www.cvrm.org/ gala/ or by clicking on the QR code in the adjacent ad. The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission was founded in 1971, offering food, clothing, and safe shelter to anyone in need. CVRM helps people end their cycle of homelessness with extensive counseling, job training, and job placement services. CVRM’s success rate for those entering residential programs and emerging employed and having housing is 80 percent. To learn more about the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, volunteer or to donate, visit https:// www.cvrm.org/