http://www.kpsplocal2.com/Content/Coachella-Valley-Spotlight/default.aspx KPSP Local 2 and the Berger Foundation present the CoachellaValleySpotlight, a celebration of the good work being done by one ofthe manylocal non-profit charitable organizations that serve ourDesertcommunities. Each group recognized by the CoachellaValleySpotlight will be the subject of numerous news stories as wellaspublic service announcements and features on kpsplocal2.com thatwilltell you more about their work and what you can do to get involvedtohelp support these wonderful local organizations. We hopeyouenjoy this new program that focuses on positive stories and shinesabright light on why life in our Desert paradise is so special. en-us Copyright 2012 Desert Television LLC. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:00:01 -0800 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:57:10 -0800 Coachella Valley Spotlight http://www.centralmediaserver.com/kpsp/RSS/Local2RSSLogo.jpg http://www.kpsplocal2.com/Content/Coachella-Valley-Spotlight/default.aspx 24 30 15 http://www.kpsplocal2.com:80/Content/Coachella-Valley-Spotlight/story/KPSP-Local-2-s-Coachella-Valley-Spotlight-and-the/Ykss7smM3EmuKRWmmD2zMg.cspx?rss=2388 http://www.kpsplocal2.com/s/Ykss7smM3EmuKRWmmD2zMg.cspx Each month the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation recognizes and awards one local organization that serves our community with $25,000. Coachella Valley Spotlight Thu, 21 Apr 2011 11:40:00 -0800 http://www.kpsplocal2.com:80/Content/Coachella-Valley-Spotlight/story/Safehouse-of-the-Desert-February-2012/ddNu8UtXqkCSetSNOwMUyg.cspx?rss=2388 http://www.kpsplocal2.com/s/ddNu8UtXqkCSetSNOwMUyg.cspx Safehouse of the Desert helps teens who are facing difficult situations. When teens are at their wit’s end, Safehouse of the Desert is open 24/7 to help. Coachella Valley Spotlight Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:59:00 -0800 http://www.kpsplocal2.com:80/Content/Coachella-Valley-Spotlight/story/Cathedral-Center-January-2012/X7MA6PxpAEKLBRuYwO7WtA.cspx?rss=2388 http://www.kpsplocal2.com/s/X7MA6PxpAEKLBRuYwO7WtA.cspx The Cathedral Center offers a variety of much-needed activities and services which include social, recreational, educational and health-related programs to seniors here in our Valley. Coachella Valley Spotlight Sun, 01 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0800 http://www.kpsplocal2.com:80/Content/Coachella-Valley-Spotlight/story/ACT-for-MS-December-2011/5qyu-wD9KEOrLtyBjxLLdQ.cspx?rss=2388 http://www.kpsplocal2.com/s/5qyu-wD9KEOrLtyBjxLLdQ.cspx ACT for MS offers clients a variety of programs and services to help them live with MS, its symptoms and debilities by providing the tools and resources necessary to successfully... Coachella Valley Spotlight Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:02:00 -0800 http://www.kpsplocal2.com:80/Content/Coachella-Valley-Spotlight/story/Animal-Samaritans-SPCA-November-2011/uTW7lXSA0kuXPvhCzZfsFA.cspx?rss=2388 http://www.kpsplocal2.com/s/uTW7lXSA0kuXPvhCzZfsFA.cspx Animal Samaritan's mission is to improve the lives of animals and people and is committed to reducing animal homelessness, neglect, and the euthanasia of adoptable animals. Coachella Valley Spotlight Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:29:00 -0800 http://www.kpsplocal2.com:80/Content/Coachella-Valley-Spotlight/story/Joslyn-Center-October-2011/xIqM2cpbQ0iQ7uuAiKHqmQ.cspx?rss=2388 http://www.kpsplocal2.com/s/xIqM2cpbQ0iQ7uuAiKHqmQ.cspx The Joslyn Center has been encouraging seniors in the valley to lead active, stimulating and rewarding lives. Since 1981, the Joslyn Center has been designed to enhance the dignity of... Coachella Valley Spotlight Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:28:00 -0800 http://www.kpsplocal2.com:80/Content/Coachella-Valley-Spotlight/story/Boys-and-Girls-Club-of-Palm-Springs-September-2011/RD1IdbQBZkKhP8qs0IRDmg.cspx?rss=2388 http://www.kpsplocal2.com/s/RD1IdbQBZkKhP8qs0IRDmg.cspx The Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs is a nonprofit organization that gives children a safe and positive environment in which to channel their energies. Coachella Valley Spotlight Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:10:00 -0800 http://www.kpsplocal2.com:80/Content/Coachella-Valley-Spotlight/story/Coachella-Valley-Rescue-Mission-August-2011/5KDXeAxfnECEyhd7Ky1uZA.cspx?rss=2388 http://www.kpsplocal2.com/s/5KDXeAxfnECEyhd7Ky1uZA.cspx For the past 40 years, the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission has been an oasis, a place of refuge for the homeless and needy in our valley. Coachella Valley Spotlight Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:59:00 -0800 http://www.kpsplocal2.com:80/Content/Coachella-Valley-Spotlight/story/Working-Wonders-July-2011/cuDDi0_AbUC017vsRUM0-g.cspx?rss=2388 http://www.kpsplocal2.com/s/cuDDi0_AbUC017vsRUM0-g.cspx Working Wonders strives to offer comprehensive HIV/AIDS services to Women, Adolescents and Families in a safe, supportive and comforting environment. Coachella Valley Spotlight Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 -0800 http://www.kpsplocal2.com:80/Content/Coachella-Valley-Spotlight/story/Palm-Springs-USO-June-2011/pLxcGp6JrUqmv5dJKHSxEw.cspx?rss=2388 http://www.kpsplocal2.com/s/pLxcGp6JrUqmv5dJKHSxEw.cspx Since it opened in December 2006, the Palm Springs USO center has been "a home away from home" for nearly 50,000 military guests and their family members. Coachella Valley Spotlight Tue, 31 May 2011 16:00:00 -0800 http://www.kpsplocal2.com:80/Content/Coachella-Valley-Spotlight/story/AIDS-Assistance-Program-May-2011/HppmB0JF7UOjTp0jo-8ecw.cspx?rss=2388 http://www.kpsplocal2.com/s/HppmB0JF7UOjTp0jo-8ecw.cspx The AIDS Assistance Program is a non-profit volunteer-driven organization with the goal of providing support to low-income men, women, and children living with HIV/AIDS in the Greater Palm Springs Area. Coachella Valley Spotlight Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 -0800 http://www.kpsplocal2.com:80/Content/Coachella-Valley-Spotlight/story/Variety-Childrens-Charity-of-the-Desert-March-2011/NK7p7StheE-OHNveLvh6tA.cspx?rss=2388 http://www.kpsplocal2.com/s/NK7p7StheE-OHNveLvh6tA.cspx Variety – the Children's Charity of the Desert is dedicated to promoting and protecting the health and well-being of underprivileged and special needs children in the Coachella Valley. Coachella Valley Spotlight Tue, 01 Mar 2011 08:55:00 -0800 http://www.kpsplocal2.com:80/Content/Coachella-Valley-Spotlight/story/Desert-Samaritans-for-Seniors-February-2011/oWfZqBmPg0ejHxJifeTouA.cspx?rss=2388 http://www.kpsplocal2.com/s/oWfZqBmPg0ejHxJifeTouA.cspx Desert Samaritans is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the 60 and older senior population throughout the Coachella Valley. Coachella Valley Spotlight Thu, 03 Feb 2011 07:21:00 -0800 http://www.kpsplocal2.com:80/Content/Coachella-Valley-Spotlight/story/ABC-Recovery-Center-January-2011/JalxhibB8kuSGCj4mVuXog.cspx?rss=2388 http://www.kpsplocal2.com/s/JalxhibB8kuSGCj4mVuXog.cspx ABC Recovery Center provides an environment for alcoholics and drug addicts to achieve life long sobriety and to reenter the community as healthy and responsible individuals. Coachella Valley Spotlight Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:22:00 -0800 http://www.kpsplocal2.com:80/Content/Coachella-Valley-Spotlight/story/Braille-Institute-December-2010/9NYTdHaseEmtvImkg3z7mg.cspx?rss=2388 http://www.kpsplocal2.com/s/9NYTdHaseEmtvImkg3z7mg.cspx An oasis for blind and visually impaired people in the desert community, this center brings free services and offers educational, social and recreational programs, Low Vision Rehabilitation consultations, a Vistas... Coachella Valley Spotlight Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:00:00 -0800 http://www.kpsplocal2.com:80/Content/Coachella-Valley-Spotlight/story/Gildas-Club-Desert-Cities-November-2010/g86deqaXN0eMiwsiVpKa_A.cspx?rss=2388 http://www.kpsplocal2.com/s/g86deqaXN0eMiwsiVpKa_A.cspx The mission of Gilda's Club is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. Coachella Valley Spotlight Wed, 03 Nov 2010 10:56:00 -0800 http://www.kpsplocal2.com:80/Content/Coachella-Valley-Spotlight/story/Angel-View-October-2010/V9D9FA79_EmGKc7g9vgVSA.cspx?rss=2388 http://www.kpsplocal2.com/s/V9D9FA79_EmGKc7g9vgVSA.cspx Angel View is the longest established organization in the Coachella Valley operating Intermediate Care Facilities for Developmentally Disabled. Coachella Valley Spotlight Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:27:00 -0800 http://www.kpsplocal2.com:80/Content/Coachella-Valley-Spotlight/story/F-I-N-D-Food-Bank-September-2010/HmllNGx34UmhDfpaoa4z4w.cspx?rss=2388 http://www.kpsplocal2.com/s/HmllNGx34UmhDfpaoa4z4w.cspx F.I.N.D. Food Bank is dedicated to mobilizing the resources of our community through education and awareness to relieve hunger, the causes of hunger and the problems associated with hunger. Coachella Valley Spotlight Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:51:00 -0800 http://www.kpsplocal2.com:80/Content/Coachella-Valley-Spotlight/story/Mizell-Senior-Center-August-2010/h2zIF6O-cE6koR3sm5-AeQ.cspx?rss=2388 http://www.kpsplocal2.com/s/h2zIF6O-cE6koR3sm5-AeQ.cspx The Mizell Senior Center offers over 150 programs and services each month, all designed to meet the needs of the Desert's Active Adult community. Coachella Valley Spotlight Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:00:00 -0800 http://www.kpsplocal2.com:80/Content/Coachella-Valley-Spotlight/story/Friends-of-Indio-Senior-Center-July-2010/rnu-lcP8bkKffDi3vmmYug.cspx?rss=2388 http://www.kpsplocal2.com/s/rnu-lcP8bkKffDi3vmmYug.cspx The mission of the Indio Senior Center is to provide a positive atmosphere that meets the social, recreational and educational interests of mature adults. The center provides a place where... Coachella Valley Spotlight Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:00:00 -0800 http://www.kpsplocal2.com:80/Content/Coachella-Valley-Spotlight/story/Pathfinder-Ranch-June-2010/2oWwi0wy_0O4UFVTZ90VxA.cspx?rss=2388 http://www.kpsplocal2.com/s/2oWwi0wy_0O4UFVTZ90VxA.cspx Pathfinder Ranch is a non-profit organization originally founded as a Summer Camp for the Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs. Their mission is to provide safe, fun, and challenging... Coachella Valley Spotlight Mon, 31 May 2010 22:59:00 -0800 http://www.kpsplocal2.com:80/Content/Coachella-Valley-Spotlight/story/Hanson-House-May-2010/jzmzIC2fbEqCDWCIXv1Jcg.cspx?rss=2388 http://www.kpsplocal2.com/s/jzmzIC2fbEqCDWCIXv1Jcg.cspx Hanson House is a "home away from home" for the families and loved ones of critically ill or injured patients in Palm Springs area hospitals. It provides low or no-cost... Coachella Valley Spotlight Thu, 29 Apr 2010 23:00:00 -0800 http://www.kpsplocal2.com:80/Content/Coachella-Valley-Spotlight/story/Big-Brothers-Big-Sisters-of-America-April-2010/v8p0yzMLxU6OphFCqBEeEQ.cspx?rss=2388 http://www.kpsplocal2.com/s/v8p0yzMLxU6OphFCqBEeEQ.cspx Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is the oldest, largest and most effective youth mentoring organization in the United States. They have been the leader in one-to-one youth service for... Coachella Valley Spotlight Fri, 02 Apr 2010 11:17:00 -0800 http://www.kpsplocal2.com:80/Content/Coachella-Valley-Spotlight/story/Boys-Girls-Club-of-Coachella-Valley-March-2010/zoiP_FL2MkC2ZwAW_0YEnw.cspx?rss=2388 http://www.kpsplocal2.com/s/zoiP_FL2MkC2ZwAW_0YEnw.cspx Since opening the doors of its Indio clubhouse in 1966, they have been serving the children of the Coachella Valley. Coachella Valley Spotlight Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:34:00 -0800 http://www.kpsplocal2.com:80/Content/Coachella-Valley-Spotlight/story/Desert-Cancer-Foundation-February-2010/SRneP4L3hEG749LTdUo6bQ.cspx?rss=2388 http://www.kpsplocal2.com/s/SRneP4L3hEG749LTdUo6bQ.cspx Desert Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting residents in the Coachella Valley and surrounding communities who need financial assistance in obtaining screening, diagnosis and treatment for cancer... Coachella Valley Spotlight Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:30:00 -0800 http://www.kpsplocal2.com:80/Content/Coachella-Valley-Spotlight/story/McCallum-Theatre-Institute-December-2009/tn0dUFsS0EC7L9zxbwNfWA.cspx?rss=2388 http://www.kpsplocal2.com/s/tn0dUFsS0EC7L9zxbwNfWA.cspx The McCallum Theatre Institute, established in September 1997, is the education division of the McCallum Theatre for the Performing Arts. The Institute offers a spectrum of arts education programs for... Coachella Valley Spotlight Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:58:00 -0800 http://www.kpsplocal2.com:80/Content/Coachella-Valley-Spotlight/story/Stroke-Recovery-Center-November-2009/1N6e6eAumkaNovggHlqF3A.cspx?rss=2388 http://www.kpsplocal2.com/s/1N6e6eAumkaNovggHlqF3A.cspx The Stroke Recovery Center provides state of the art rehabilitation for stroke survivors, and support for their families, for the past 30 years, always free of charge. Coachella Valley Spotlight Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:26:00 -0800 http://www.kpsplocal2.com:80/Content/Coachella-Valley-Spotlight/story/Well-in-the-Desert-October-2009/h5tPEyxQOEu50V-jNBJvvQ.cspx?rss=2388 http://www.kpsplocal2.com/s/h5tPEyxQOEu50V-jNBJvvQ.cspx The Well in the Desert provides hot meals, food baskets, and a wide array of social services to those in need in the western end of the Coachella Valley. Coachella Valley Spotlight Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:56:00 -0800 http://www.kpsplocal2.com:80/Content/Coachella-Valley-Spotlight/story/Olive-Crest-September-2009/_q-YwCttHUmbvAWi3pJ-CQ.cspx?rss=2388 http://www.kpsplocal2.com/s/_q-YwCttHUmbvAWi3pJ-CQ.cspx In 1973, Dr. Donald and Lois Verleur took in four teenage girls, and opened what they believed to be the first home for children in Orange County, California. Drawing from... Coachella Valley Spotlight Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:39:00 -0800 http://www.kpsplocal2.com:80/Content/Coachella-Valley-Spotlight/story/The-Boys-Girls-Club-of-Cathedral-City-August-2009/EaM_DG3_ME2ZwJgBu-Nkxg.cspx?rss=2388 http://www.kpsplocal2.com/s/EaM_DG3_ME2ZwJgBu-Nkxg.cspx In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care... Coachella Valley Spotlight Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:05:00 -0800