“A future where every family in the Coachella Valley is healthy, stable, and prosperous.”
This is the mission of a local nonprofit called Lift to Rise.
The group is a collaboration of more than 70 partners who share a common goal: radically improving housing stability and economic mobility for all people in the Coachella Valley.
The group will honor those who help make this mission a reality at the 2nd Annual Community Investment Awards, to be held at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. .
The Community Investment Award is an annual award for Lift to Rise that highlights significant investments of time, energy and resources by caring individuals and organizations who serve their communities in a variety of capacities, the organization said. It is an opportunity for
The 2024 Community Investment Award winners are:
Riverside County Supervisor V. Manuel Perez People’s Champion Award – Recognizes individuals who go above and beyond their formal roles to protect community priorities, critical investments, and human dignity United Farm Workers and UFW President Teresa · Romero Historical Impact Award – salutes an individual or group who has demonstrated long-term, steadfast leadership in righting historical wrongs Ariel Treffrey Williams, Housing Services Administrator, City of Palm Springs Advocate of the Year Award – Community and Decision Making The California Department of Housing and Community Development Community Investment Center Changemaker Award recognizes those who unite people and inspire others to make a difference – Pioneers whose spirit of change has transformed the well-being of Coachella Valley communities. Kaiser Permanente Riverside Legal Aid Community Anchor Award – Honors leadership and organizations that foster connection, stability and foster growth in their communities. James O. Jessee Desert Highland Unity Center The Public Partner of the Year Award – Honors a public sector leader or institution. Join the conversation by moving beyond the traditional role of local government for the well-being of residents
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