Our community cleanup work resumed Saturday morning, February 11, near the PS Community Health Center. On Saturday March 11, the plan was to gather at 7:30 a.m. at 370 W. San Rafael Dr. in the parking lot of the Tramway Plaza between Indian Canyon and N. Virginia Rd. It’s a new location for us, we… Continue reading Community cleanup resumes
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Community cleanups resume
It’s been a while but we’re ready to get back together and help do our part to beautify our city. Join us for a Community Cleanup on Saturday February 11, at 7:30 a.m. starting at the PS Community Health Center on the corner of Tahquitz and Sunrise — across the street from Rite Aid. We… Continue reading Community cleanups resume
Knowledge mobilization
Social media platforms have given everyone a place to share observations about homelessness. To balance the rants and misinformation we see, we try to put good information on our Facebook group page. And sometimes we get help there from people we have not even met. John Kirby (email) of Cathedral City offered an open letter… Continue reading Knowledge mobilization
Speaking out publicly
We are asking members to use local forums to speak out for the changes they believe are needed in our laws and public policy. Here’s an example from The Desert Sun – a Valley Voice column.
Community forum planned to get our questions answered
Are you concerned about unhoused individuals in Palm Springs? Is your residence and/or business being affected by issues associated with the homeless population? If so, please join us on Friday, May 6 at noon for a one-hour informational session featuring Greg Rodriguez, the Riverside County homelessness liaison, and Sgt. Frank Guarino of the Palm Springs… Continue reading Community forum planned to get our questions answered
Our focus for 2022
Support Navigation Center project to ensure it becomes a reality Provide volunteers to directly engage in activities that improve the environment for the entire community including organizing donations and conducting neighborhood cleanup outings Advocate for programs such as “CORP” or “HOME,” which can improve the lives of unsheltered people and the quality of life for residents… Continue reading Our focus for 2022
Volunteers perform first monthly cleanup of 2022
Our first Community Cleanup of 2022 brought a healthy turnout of volunteers to the area of E. Sunny Dunes Road and South Palm Canyon Drive on Saturday morning, Jan. 22. The KFC restaurant provided parking and access to its trash bins as we cleaned up the surrounding area. Civic pride and beautification motivated the effort,… Continue reading Volunteers perform first monthly cleanup of 2022
2021 Year in Review
A recap of our work in 2021: Homelessness services – Successfully advocated for moving The Well in the Desert from Calle Encilia location and bringing in professional management for new Access Center. Baristo Park crisis – Launched petition with over 200 signatures to temporarily close the park under emergency order to protect the health and… Continue reading 2021 Year in Review
Volunteer recognized by local news outlet
We have one thing to add to the well-deserved honor that The Palm Springs Post provided in naming Mary Miller its 2021 Person of the Year. Mary has been an active member of CPoH as part of our informal leadership group. Mary works on our Community Outreach committee, which raised funds and prepared over 300… Continue reading Volunteer recognized by local news outlet
City buying site for Navigation Center
The City Council voted Nov. 4 to pursue the purchase of a north Palm Springs property for use as a campus for homelessness services.