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Learn about Desert Sparkles Fund

We are excited about this new chapter in fundraising for the Coachella Valley and beyond. The community of LGBTQIA + students is one that we want to thrive.

Our Story

After 5 years of working closely with the Foundation at College of the Desert, we want to expand and do big events and service students of all colleges. We decided it was time to make the big step of starting our own 501 (C)(3). 

The name of Desert Sparkles Fund comes from the initial conversation with the CVPSF founder William Tumelty. Bill, Jon, and Lucio were thinking of names for CVPSF and wanted to use the word "Sparkles" but ended up with CVPSF.

 

In memory of Bill, we used the word 'Sparkles". 

Mission Statement:

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

Meet The Team

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

“Thank you so much, I am extremely grateful to have been chosen for this scholarship.  Although I do work, this will provide some much needed relief during a time when my finances can be very tight”

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