by College of the Desert Foundation | Feb 2, 2023 | Philanthropy in Action
Empowering Success for Foster Youths It’s easy to understand how young adults in the foster system face extremely significant obstacles in achieving long-term stability and academic success. Basic needs such as housing, nutrition, transportation and emotional...
by College of the Desert Foundation | Feb 1, 2023 | Philanthropy in Action
Students who hunger for a meaningful way to serve their community while moving toward a college degree, have found it at COD, thanks to a program that started in early 2022. College of the Desert, the FIND Food Bank, and the nonprofit groups One Future Coachella...
by College of the Desert Foundation | Jan 1, 2023 | Philanthropy in Action
80% of COD’s Students are Either the First in their Family or the First Generation in their Family to Go to College. Since the onset of the pandemic, many of our students have lost their jobs, housing and financial security. Soaring food, gasoline and housing prices...
by College of the Desert Foundation | Aug 30, 2022 | Philanthropy in Action
MacKenzie Scott’s $18M Gift Inspires a New Generation of Donors. In June 2021, College of the Desert (COD) received its largest one-time grant in the College’s 60-year history, an unprecedented $18 million donation from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott....
by College of the Desert Foundation | Aug 30, 2022 | Philanthropy in Action
I’m deeply inspired by the progress the COD Foundation has made. I first became involved with COD because, as those who are familiar with the area can attest, it is the hub of the Valley. Here, young adults drive their lives forward and learn to become the person they...
