Philanthropy in Action

The Coachella Valley is renowned for its impressive healthcare facilities. However, with recent healthcare shortages, community leaders have joined forces to support the future scope of healthcare professionals. Over the past 56 years, COD has been a key player, producing 4,000 skilled nurses with a 100% job placement rate [...]

Christina Taboada’s return to COD for the third time became a pivotal chapter in her life, bringing newfound purpose. She first attended COD to get her associate degree in Business Administration, then transferred to California State University, San Bernardino to earn her bachelor’s in Business. She joined the workforce, [...]

Collaborative Partner Exquadrum Furthers Learning and Resource Opportunities The future of space exploration continues to reach astronomical new heights at College of the Desert with the recent announcement of a landmark $900,000 grant from NASA. The M-Star Grant Award, totaling $14 million and distributed to just 19 U.S. [...]

Over the past two years, an extraordinary journey has been unfolding for Grecia Paola Siono Gutierrez. She relentlessly pursued her dream of going to school in the U.S. to study engineering with her sights set on eventually working for NASA. These goals were achieved before her Spring 2023 Graduation [...]

A vital need for paramedics across the state of California has affected the treatment that patients receive when they suddenly find themselves thrust into the most dire of situations. With the workforce suffering from a serious shortage of qualified medic leaders, COD’s Public Safety Program has stepped in to [...]

When the COD Foundation announced The Great Alumni Hunt last fall, 20 students competed to win valuable scholarships. Neither these students nor the Foundation expected the passionate sponsors, who believe in COD’s contributions to the community, to step up and award a scholarship to every contestant! During a Coachella [...]

When we fund College of the Desert students’ basic needs, we empower them to overcome obstacles and pursue their dreams. By investing in their education and well-being, we are not only transforming individual lives but also enriching our communities and creating a more equitable society. Together, we can make a [...]

Support COD Foundation's Student Emergency Fund in Response to Hurricane Hilary's Impact on the Valley The Coachella Valley has just experienced an unprecedented storm! With the most significant rainfall over a 60-minute period in the history of the Valley, our students have experienced extreme flooding and significant damage [...]