by College of the Desert Foundation | Apr 7, 2023 | Philanthropy in Action
Music icon and Grammy award winner Barry Manilow believes in the gift of music and has graciously donated $50,000 to enhance COD’s musical education program. But the gift of music is not new to him; he has donated instruments and equipment for over 34 years, giving...
by College of the Desert Foundation | Apr 5, 2023 | Philanthropy in Action
Considered a critical resource for COD students seeking to improve their academic performance, the Tutoring and Academic Skills Center (TASC) offers a variety of services and programs designed to help students reach their full potential and achieve their academic...
by College of the Desert Foundation | Apr 3, 2023 | Philanthropy in Action
When Coachella Valley native Cindy Curiel was 17 years old, she enlisted in the Navy. “I was so young that I needed my parents’ permission,” she recalls. “But after a lot of convincing, I got their signatures.” Two weeks after she graduated from Coachella Valley High...
by College of the Desert Foundation | Apr 1, 2023 | Philanthropy in Action
Part-time residents of the Coachella Valley, Al and Cathy Annexstad, established The Annexstad Family Foundation in 2000. For more than two decades, they have provided college scholarships that help students continue on the paths to their goals with little to no...
by College of the Desert Foundation | Mar 30, 2023 | Philanthropy in Action
To say that the Coachella Valley relies upon tourism as one of our most important resources would be an understatement. Millions of visitors’ vacations in the Valley, generating over $7 billion annually. So, it is no surprise that COD would invest in developing the...
