Desert Charities News - Jan-Feb-Mar 2025

. www.mydohc.com Page 10 Desert Charities News – www.desertcharities.com • www.dcnnews.com January/February/March 2025 24DOHC9679_DesCHar_HalfPageAdvert_9.5x6.375.indd Tools For Tomorrow is reaching more students than ever, in 24 schools from Indio to Desert Hot Springs for ages 7 to 11. Led by trained teaching artists and assisted by volunteers, TFT’s Creative Clubs provide free after-school programs integrating creative writing, music appreciation, art and theatre. Every child who participates receives a free Art Kit to take home. Community partnerships include the Boys & Girls Clubs of Cathedral City and Palm Springs, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Olive Crest, Hanson House, Coral Mountain Academy and Read with Me. TFT’s hands-on creative experiences promote social- emotional learning, innovative thinking, self- esteem and academic success. TFT’s VISIONARIES support group presents its major fundraiser “Singing in the Rain” on Monday, February 24th at the Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage. The gala will honor KESQ’s chief meteorologist Patrick Evans, renowned for his philanthropy and recipient of a Star on Palm Springs Walk of Stars, an Emmy and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Silver Circle. Starting with a champagne reception and silent auction, the dinner show featuring TFT’s Theatre Troupe and surprise performers will be directed by renowned actress Joyce Bulifant and emceed by KESQ’s Karen Devine. To volunteer, become a “Singing in the Rain” sponsor, and buy a tribute ad or dinner show tickets, visit toolsfortomorrow.org or call 760-601-3954. By providing our children with the “tools for tomorrow”, we help them thrive and succeed! MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24 TH Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage 26th Year of Providing Cultural Enrichment for Children