Alianza Coachella Valley
Since 2010, Alianza has successfully engaged residents in addressing some of the most critical issues impacting the Coachella Valley through policy and systems change. They bring together policymakers like Congressman Raul Ruiz and CA State Rep. Eduardo Garcia to meet with residents to develop a mutual understanding of the issues at hand and explore ways to move forward.
With an emphasis on a unified Coachella Valley that works on behalf of everyone, Alianza takes pride in its local roots. Civic & social justice organizations and residents from Palm Springs to the Salton Sea work together to address a range of issues dependent on community and government collaboration.
With Alianza’s support, people in the Eastern Coachella Valley are:
counteracting environmental hazards - particularly air pollution - at the Salton Sea
improving local community representation on the region’s water district board
connecting neighbors to affordable health services
bringing parks, paved roads, and public transportation to underserved neighborhoods including those in mobile home parks
bringing a more positive learning environment into schools
planning new culturally-inclusive community festivals
This is just a small list of their big accomplishments within the short time they have been around. On April 20th, please give as generously as you are able to assist Alianza in bringing more people together to solve complex issues that affect all of us. Thank you.
Social Justice Blog Posts
June’s Share the Plate: The Cathedral City Senior Center
May’s Share the Plate: CSUSB Nursing Street Medicine Program
April’s Share the Plate: Alianza Coachella Valley
Since 2010, Alianza has successfully engaged residents in addressing some of the most critical issues impacting the Coachella Valley through policy and systems change
January’s Share the Plate: Safe Schools Desert Cities for the 3rd Annual UUCOD Gloria Kapp Scholarship
On Sunday, January 18th, we will Share the Plate with Safe Schools Desert Cities. Your generous donations will again go to The UUCOD Gloria Kapp Scholarship, which will assist a LGBTQ+ high school senior to be able to go to college and fulfill their dreams. When not...
November Share the Plate: SafeHouse of the Desert
This month, we are moving forward once again with our holiday tradition of sharing the plate in November as a holiday gift drive for SafeHouse of the Desert. On Sunday, November 16, your generous giving will be used to purchase Target e-gift cards from our Scrip...
August Share the Plate: Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest’s Abortion Access Fund
On Sunday, August 17, we will Share the Plate with Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest’s Abortion Access Fund. With your support, they will be able to continue providing free or reduced-cost abortion services for patients who would otherwise be unable to access care. A patient might rely on the Abortion Access Fund if they are uninsured, undocumented, or if their insurance does not cover abortion services.
March Share the Plate: Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine
Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) provides a local solution to a national problem - access to healthcare. The first uninsured, low-income patients walked through the doors of VIM new Health Center in November 2010. As the only no-cost healthcare center in...
What’s On Your Ballott? California Ballott Proposition 1
Ballot Proposition 1 is not as clear as you might think.
The Social Justice Committee will be on the patio after the services in February to answer your questions about the propowsition. They will give you a handout explaining the pros and cons so you can cast an informed vote.
Arlene Rosenthal
By Denise Janssen Eager
It is with a heavy heart I share that Well in the Desert’s guiding light, Arlene Rosenthal, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening. She was 79 years old.
UUCOD had a long lasting partnership with Arlene and Well in the Desert.
As Well in the Desert’s president, Arlene was a fearless, tireless, and big-hearted advocate keeping those who live unhoused front & center in Palm Springs’ eye.
July Backpack & School Supply Drive
Join us in collecting backpacks and school supplies for needy East Coachella Valley students. Galilee Center will distribute our donations in August. Read more for the list of requested supplies to bring to the UUCOD lobbby throughout the month of July.