Desert Charities - Oct-Nov-Dec 2023

Page 55 Desert Charities News – www .desertcharities.com • www.dcnnews.com October/November/December 2023 www.trilussarestaurant.com www.trilussarestaurant.com www.sammygsrestaurant.com . t r t.c 100 employment opportunities were created when Think Together expanded with Palm Springs Unified School District and equipped high school students with 92 internship opportunities in 2022. Invest in Tomorrow, Today Your support has the power to shape the future and ensures that every child, regardless of their background, has access to high- quality expanded education and a chance to shine. n THINK TOGETHER Continued from page 6 n CHARITABLE VENTURES Continued from page 45 n HOT PURPLE ENERGY Continued from page 46 n READWITH ME Continued from page 11 n GUIDE DOGS OF THE DESERT Continued from page 15 “In choosing Sean,” said Executive Board Member, Dan Giovannitti, “our board felt that he will lead and grow RWMV as he has helped direct the community engagement at Desert Sands, while increasing the funding raised for the foundation and establishing new programs. Sean’s appointment is part of a larger transition in leadership and management for our organization. Beginning this year, RWMV created a partnership with the Riverside County Office of Education to set the stage for the expansion of our missions. As part of that partnership, Sean becomes an employee of the RCOE dedicated to RWMV programs. We are confident that Sean will assure that our organization will remain a leader in helping kids learn to read for years to come.” Sean lives in La Quinta with his wife, Tara, and daughter, Brooklyn. For more information about ReadWith Me Volunteers please go to www.readwithmevolunteers.com • Matching and training our dogs to the individual or group that needs them. Volunteer Puppy Raisers are needed to develop our dogs into successful Guide Dogs. Not only will you change a person’s life, your own life will be changed in this rewarding experience. From socialization to introducing puppies to fundamental skills, our volunteer families receive never-ending love from our dogs. Through love and training, Puppy Raisers set our dogs up for success no matter the dog’s career path. Puppy Raisers help ensure that our dogs grow to provide love, companionship, and the miracles of independence and comfort to those who need them. To learn more about our Puppy Raising program e-mail us at: GuideDogsoftheDesert@gddca.org To support our work of raising each of our dogs, contact: Kara Messina, Development Officer, KMessina@GDDCA.org REGIONAL INITIATIVES MANAGEMENT: Managing large public contracts, regional relief efforts, and other funding initiatives, Charitable Ventures has distributed almost $30M in relief funding throughout Southern California and was the lead nonprofit agency for the 2020 Census in Orange County. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING: Connecting nonprofit professionals with business skills through free workshops, trainings, and educational programs, we help build nonprofit capacity. Our Economy of Good podcast highlights the work of innovative leaders in the social sector. In a world where the complexity of problems hinders social progress, Charitable Ventures champions collaboration and innovation as the key to bringing real transformation to our communities. To learn more about the work being done at Charitable Ventures, visit www.charitableventuresoc.org . activities, which includes participating in community events, sponsoring local initiatives, and supporting charitable causes. We hope the next time you have a home improvement project; you will consider hiring a local contractor and supporting your local charities. With over three decades of contractor experience, Hot Purple Energy is not just a solar installer – we are a contracting company dedicated to energy solutions. Our mission is to continuously elevate alternative energy integration in the Coachella Valley and High Desert. Through top-tier design, materials, and techniques, we aim to promote well-being, prosperity, and sustainable choices while staying rooted in the community. www.hotpurpleenergycom