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Your plEDGE Gives Students an EDGE

Your plEDGE Gives Students an EDGE

by College of the Desert Foundation | Jan 24, 2022 | Philanthropy in Action

Nearly 10 years after its initial inception, the EDGE/plEDGE program prepares dedicated full-time students for every aspect of college life, from math and English skills to counseling and free tuition. While it may sound fun and catchy, EDGE/plEDGE is a life-changing...
Crucial to Our Economy

Crucial to Our Economy

by College of the Desert Foundation | Jan 22, 2022 | Philanthropy in Action

Board of Directors President Christine Anderson sees funding COD as a success for students and the thriving Coachella Valley. Christine Anderson has an impressive background. She was an elementary school principal, served for 15 years in the Santa Ana school district...
COD’s Academic Angels

COD’s Academic Angels

by College of the Desert Foundation | Jan 20, 2022 | Philanthropy in Action

COD Foundation’s Academic Angels Partners with Leadership Coachella Valley to Foster the Next Generation of Leaders For the first time in history, the College of the Desert Foundation’s Academic Angels are partnering with Leadership Coachella Valley to mentor a select...
Let’s Learn & Play

Let’s Learn & Play

by College of the Desert Foundation | Jan 19, 2022 | Philanthropy in Action

While Students Gain Hands-on Experience, Parents Enrolled at COD Find On-site Subsidized Childcare offering community gardens, farm-to-table meals, an outdoor musical garden and a highly awarded enrichment program making COD’s Child Development learners the...
Join the President’s Circle

Join the President’s Circle

by College of the Desert Foundation | Jan 18, 2022 | Philanthropy in Action

Becoming a member has profound impact on our talented students and our award-winning programs. We celebrate the well-educated workforce which is crucial to our thriving economy in attracting new business opportunities to the Coachella Valley. The President’s...
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