My Nonprofit Reviews

People in the Coachella Valley community know the name Desert Arc, but they really aren't aware of how much of an impact this organization has on a diverse and far-reaching segment of life.

As a parent and very involved volunteer, I've come to learn the importance their programs have on the developmentally disabled population, the variety of segments they serve and the overall value in the community.

The staff makes every day a blessing for their clients by taking them on outings in the community, hold holiday events, provide an annual camping experience, throw a dance, work with them on much-needed life skills in their day program or in their homes, foster social skills and friendships, create work opportunities, and offer sports and recreation programs...well, you can tell that I have become a passionate advocate for Desert Arc.
I also appreciate that they safely transport my daughter to and from her adult day program every day.

The programs they provide extend into benefiting the community and businesses where clients help in the recycling and landscaping programs, job placements, and completing contract work for businesses.
Or some of the clients, as my daughter, learn the value of giving to others by collecting bakery items to deliver to the mission or help to deliver meals on wheels.

Finally, they are involved in civic events and build award-winning floats every year for the local Golf Cart parade.

Yes, I'm raving about Desert Arc for the time and care they invest in their clients and the effort they make in creating ties that bind in the community. For that, it is my pleasure to volunteer to support Desert Arc in whatever way I can.

A concept unique to the Coachella Valley, CA which is a dog lovers paradise.
Ari Had a Dream dog sanctuary offers two programs to put at ease the minds of senior citizens and military personnel who worry about their four-legged best friends when they not around.
The Care 4 Life program allows seniors to will their dog to be taken care of for life when they pass or if they're incapacitated for a period of time.
Military Mutts allows military personnel to serve without added worry by giving their dogs over for care until they're able to return to them.
There's no charge for either program which has 24/7 access to a veterinarian and is volunteer driven by compassionate, animal loving personnel.
What a relief to have AHAD to turn to!