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The Ophelia Project Named 2024 PGA TOUR Charity of the Year The PGA TOUR announced Thursday that the Ophelia Project, a non-profit beneficiary of The American Express, has been named the 2024 PGA TOUR Charity of the Year. The organization was recently surprised with the honor during the tournament’s annual Community Impact Celebration. Part of […]

Survey Highlights Coachella Valley Children’s Needs and Critical Roll of Healthy Families Clinic   More Coachella Valley residents had health care insurance in 2022 compared to the past 15 years, but many also struggled to put food on the table and have access to health care, according to the latest Coachella Valley Community Health Survey.

Small Foundation – Big Impact! The John F. Kennedy Memorial Foundation in Palm Desert, CA may be a small foundation, but it is making a big impact on the lives of teen girls in the community. With only an estimated 2 percent of philanthropic dollars going towards supporting teen girls and women’s issues, the foundation’s

Teenage Girls Are the Answer to Breaking the Cycle of Poverty – Here’s Why By 2040, the teenage girls of today will form a significant proportion of the workforce – leaders, innovators, teachers – if they can realize their potential and are provided an environment in which to prosper. Many will be mothers and caregivers

Ophelia Program Seeks New Mentors Mentoring is a powerful way to inspire and guide the next generation of young women. By sharing your experiences, knowledge, and skills, you can help shape their futures and empower them to reach their full potential. The Ophelia Program is currently seeking mentors who are passionate about supporting young women

Ophelia Impact From 2023-2024 It was another successful and busy year for our Ophelia Girls, mentors, volunteers and guest speakers. Here are just some of the highlights: 3 more schools were added to the program for a total of 17. 73 trained female volunteer mentors. 402 Ophelia Girls from 8th to 12th grade. Mentors helped

Coachella Valley Girls Honored at 2024 Annual Ophelia Luncheon. This John F. Kennedy Memorial Foundation program offers scholarships and guidance to middle and high school girls. Sponsors included presenting sponsor Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians and valedictorian sponsor US Bank. Share: More Posts