Community

Six individuals and one organization will be honored for work on human rights, social  progress, better standards of life, and equality.

From philanthropists and entertainers to local characters, the desert has been blessed to be home to many who left an indelible mark on our community. Join us in looking back at a few we lost this past year.

From City Hall to school district headquarters, and even completely across the country, wherever there’s something good happening for our youth, you’ll usually find one extraordinary man.

Finding and building community is an important step towards alleviating loneliness. In Palm Springs, there are numerous opportunities to do that.

The kitchen, used by cooks for Well in the Desert, was shuttered for weeks during the summer for a remodel and deep cleaning.

To date, more than 250 copies of “The Palm Springs Bears Cookbook” have sold. Proceeds benefit Well in the Desert.

The 12-year-old nonprofit is returning after the pandemic forced a hiatus. New initiatives are aimed at increased safety in the city.

A capital campaign started in April of this year was recently completed, with all $1.3 million raised, including some funds from the city’s Measure J tax.