Note from the President
Safe Schools Desert Cities Honored to Be Selected as a Casual Concours 2026 Beneficiary
Safe Schools Desert Cities is deeply grateful to Great Autos of Yesteryear for selecting Safe Schools Desert Cities as one of two beneficiaries of the upcoming Casual Concours 2026 event, taking place October 16-18, 2026, in Rancho Mirage. This beloved annual event...
Recent Posts
GSA Advisor Luncheon Kicks Off the School Year with Connection and Purpose
On September 13, 2025, Safe Schools Desert Cities hosted its annual GSA Advisor Luncheon at the beautiful Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage. More than 40 educators, counselors, and school...
House Party Palm Springs: It’s a Mod Mod World
By Eric Ornelas, president, Safe Schools Desert Cities The dazzling world of midcentury magic was on full display at "It’s A Mod Mod World," hosted by the Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation (REAF) on...
Reflections of a Safe Schools Kid
By Enrique Campos, Safe Schools Desert Cities board member When I was a freshman in high school back in 2012, I attended my first Safe Schools Desert Cities (SSDC) event, Pride Prom, held at the...
Summer Camp – A Time for Fun and Bonding
By Tori St. Johns, SafeSchools Desert Cities board member and DSUSD title John Burton and Ken May’s generosity to underwrite camp empowers the next generation of LGBTQ+ students, from Riverside and...
“Allyship & Beyond,” a personal reflection
By Tori St. Johns, SafeSchools Desert Cities board member, DSUSD Student Assistance Program It was truly inspiring to connect with so many passionate individuals dedicated to inclusivity and equity...
PSUSD’s “Allyship and Beyond” a Great Success
By Joan Boiko, Communications & Community Outreach Manager, Palm Springs Unified School District It was a morning full of education, exploration and exchange for a group of about 400 educators,...
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