Stepping Out for COD

Stepping Out 2023 was a huge success, raising over $550,000 for COD students. Read our “Thank You” email for a recap!

Sponsorships

Join Co-Chairs Bill Chunowitz, Tom Minder and Rob Moon in supporting College of the Desert students. Nearly two-thirds of our students qualify for some form of financial assistance, but traditional scholarship support rarely extends to all educational needs. The cost of books and class related supplies alone can cost several thousands of dollars, leaving many students with limited options for program fees and supplies, affordable childcare, technology and equipment. With your support, you can empower students by removing financial barriers. Your generous investment gives them a chance to succeed in college today and create a better life and community tomorrow.

For more information, please contact Catherine Abbott at 760.773.2561 or via email. Click here to register online, click here for the PDF, or call 760.773.2561.

Become a Sponsor

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

VISIONARY PRESENTING SPONSORS:
Alan and Helen Greene & James and Jessica Greene

DIAMOND SPONSORS:
Carol Fragen
Jordan Schnitzer, Harold and Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation

PLATINUM SPONSORS:
Harold B. Matzner
Lu Schulz

GOLD SPONSORS:
Bob and Wendy Goodfriend
Peggy Jacobs, Howard Charitable Foundation
Connie and Bob Lurie

RUBY BUSINESS SPONSORS:
Cerity Partners
Jeremy Hobbs, Western Wind Foundation
John P. Monahan Foundation

SUITE DEAL SPONSORS:
Harold and Diane Gershowitz
Suz Hunt
Edeltraud McCarthy Foundation
Rosemary Ortega

SILVER SPONSORS:
Bob Archer and Chuck Hilliar
Dean L. and Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation
Bill and Joanne Chunowitz
Marge Dodge
Tom Minder and Duke Kulas
Robert Moon and Bob Hammack
Diane Rubin and Lenny Eber
Sherrill B. Schroeder
Diane and Gerald Wendel

EMERALD BUSINESS SPONSORS:
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
David Cohan and Rene Bernard, PeaksCo, LLC
Gary and Phyllis Schahet, Schahet Hotels

CRYSTAL SPONSORS:
Christine and Tony Anderson
Kelly Brower
Lindell Campbell and Mohamed Samir
Norma Castaneda, HR Advantage and The Competitive Advantage
Patricia Clinton
Stephen and Sharon Edelman
Phyllis Eisenberg and Barbara Feldman
Jane Emison and Mike Tierney
First Republic Wealth Management
Barbara and Bernie Fromm
Ella and Scott Goldstein
Bill Haines and Ed Oehler
Gerri and Dr. Paul Hinkes
Cathy and Dr. Richard Hirschmann
Debbie and Arthur Jacobson
J. McLaughlin and Lesley Ramirez
Barbara Kaufman, ROI Consulting
Louise Kermode
Marjorie and Stephen Kulp
Carole and Dale Landon
Debbie and Barry Lipsett
Merrill Lynch, Edwards, Harris, Clerkin and Suafoa
Barbara and Michael Monachino
Robert Reeder and Marcie Maxwell
Jane Saltonstall, Ph.D.
Gail and Robert Scadron
Pamela Smallwood
Mr. and Mrs. Ron E. Snow
Dr. and Mrs. Barry Usow
Marjorie Victor
JoAnn Wellner
Cynthia and Jim Williams

ROADRUNNER SPONSORS:
Ed and Carol Bell Dean
Rebecca Benaroya
Sheri and James S. Borax
Sera and Gary Brill
Stephen and Linda Dyer, Ph.D.
Suzanne and Dr. Laurence K. Gorlick
Angie Gerber, H&A Gerber Trust
Candice Connell Morse and Dr. Barry Morse
Mary Ingebrand-Pohlad
Willie Rhine, Eight4Nine Catering and Events
Nancy and Alvin Siwak
Shari and Marc Stewart
Aurora Wilson

MEDIA SPONSORS:
News Channel 3 – The Desert’s News Leader
Palm Springs Life
The Desert Sun | LocaliQ

HONORARY COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Jan Harnik, City of Palm Desert Council Member
Charles Townsend, City of Rancho Mirage, Former Mayor

*All sponsorship levels may be tax deductible as allowed by the IRS. Sponsorships paid through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) are not eligible for a tax deduction, as the tax benefit has already been received through the DAF. COLLEGE OF THE DESERT FOUNDATION IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. TAX ID #95-3829219.