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Mission Statement:

To provide students tuition, living funds, and educational programs at the College of the Desert, and other educational institutions who identify as LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, or Asexual +).

We added "educational programs" to our mission statement to allow for DSF to allocate funding to colleges so that students could attend seminars, conferences, etc and expose them to a variety of learning acitivites.

Here are a few examples:

  • Funding student participation in LGBTQ+ professional development (national conferences, etc.)

  • Textbooks and other immediate academic needs

  • Emergency funds for students experiencing housing, transportation, and wellness challenges

  • LGBTQ+ event participation (supplies, tickets, etc.)

  • Transfer university application fees and university visits

  • Collaborations with other California Community College LGBTQ+ student leadership groups

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It's that time of year
when we begin to plan
"Springs Sparkles".

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We are getting excited about our Fall event during Palm Springs Pride!

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A message from Lucio Bernal,
Founder & CEO at DSF.

Our decision to rebrand and create a 501c3 was a well thought out decision after 5 years fundraising for CVPSF, 111 awarded scholarships, and over $180,000 raised. Jon and I felt that by having our own 501c3, we will have a broader reach and ability to fund raise and have events. We look forward to your continued support in 2024 and beyond.

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Sincerely,

Lucio Bernal

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WHAT RECIPIENTS SAY

"I want to be a teachers assistant for special education.  I really enjoy working with special needs kids and adults.  I love bringing joy to their days.  I like helping kids learn in different ways because I needed to be taught in different ways as well.  Thank you again"

WHAT RECIPIENTS SAY

“I’m thankful for the $1,000 scholarship that will help me advance my education.  And to relieve some of the financial burden that comes with attending college as a young individual”

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