Palm Springs, California – The Center is excited to announce the purchase of over 33,000 square feet of land located across the street from our McDonald Wright building with frontage on both Palm Canyon and Indian Canyon Drives. This acquisition was made possible by a generous donation from Arnie Kassoy. As a result of his gift, these lots will eventually become the Arnold Kassoy Campus of The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert.
Arnie’s gift will preserve The Center’s impact for future generations, ensuring we have the capacity to expand our operations, enhance our programs, serve more beneficiaries, and adapt to our communities’ changing needs over time.
In addition, Arnie’s contribution demonstrates confidence in The Center’s mission and vision and inspires others to invest in its long-term success.
“The Center’s core purpose is making meaningful connections, and Arnie’s visionary gift guarantees our LGBTQ+ desert community will continue connecting to the people and resources needed to thrive for years to come,” said Mike Thompson, CEO of The Center.
About The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert (The Center): With a Mission of Creating Vibrant Community by Helping LGBTQ+ People along Their Way, The Center’s work stretches across the Coachella Valley. From its Palm Springs McDonald Wright Building to The Center Coachella, the Scott Hines Behavioral Health Clinic to the Community Food Bank, the organization offers a wide range of programs and services. With a talented staff, a dedicated corps of volunteers, generous donors, and multi-race/multi-generational clients, The Center’s work is focused on Ending Isolation & Loneliness, Connecting People to Resources & Community, and Enriching Our Individual & Collective Experience. For the latest updates follow @thecentercv and @thecentercoachella on social media and our website https://thecentercv.org Participate in the dialogue by including our hashtag #thecentercv.
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