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College of the Desert Foundation
43-500 Monterey Ave.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
760-773-2561
For more information about the College of the Desert Foundation, its programs and opportunities for support, please contact our office at 760-773-2561, or email
Executive Director Catherine Abbott at cabbott@collegeofthedesert.edu.
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Latest News
Winter Newsletter 2026
Our Winter 2026 Newsletter is here! Inside, you’ll find stories of generosity in action, updates on initiatives like plEDGE for All, highlights from recent Foundation events, and the meaningful impact your support is making for College of the Desert students across...
Tiny Home Naming Opportunity Coming Soon!
The College of the Desert Foundation will soon offer a unique naming opportunity for the beloved, student-designed and built, approximately 225 sq. ft. Tiny Home. The Tiny House on Wheels started out as a classroom competition between College of the Desert first-year...
Give the Gift of Experience
If you watched the student video above, you can understand how life-changing experiential trips are to COD students. If you didn't watch the video, please do that now by clicking above. As we wrap up another year, we invite you to share in the spirit of giving by...