Philanthropic Activities
Annual CVAP Sponsored Philanthropic Activities
CVAP, as well as our individual members, are extremely active within each of our communities. As a group, we typically sponsor 5 annual and continuing philanthropic activities:
Fall and/or Spring Fundraising Events
Patron Fund Program
Books for Children Project
Toys for Tots Drive
Dollars for Scholars
Annual Christmas Gift Drive
Each year the CVAP donates unwrapped gifts and/or clothes to a desert charity that supports needy families and children.
Annual Books for Children Project
​Each year the CVAP's "Books for Children" project partners with a school or charitable entity to either help establish or supplement their children's library. Based on the book and author recommendations of the chosen partner, CVAP collects new or like-new books along with monetary donations. In 2023, CVAP donated 357 books and $635.00 in cash to Loma Linda University Children's Hospital Foundation (LLUCHF) in Indio. At LLUCHF, the books are used as a patient diversionary item and children are also given a book of their choice to take home. "Books for Children" has been one of our most impactful projects for over 20 years.
Philanthropic Efforts in our Communities
CVAP promotes philanthropic efforts in our communities. Many of our monthly program speakers are invited to speak in depth about their nonprofit organization. We also include the name of the philanthropy of each NPC member sorority in our annual roster and showcase nonprofit organizations in our newsletter. Many of our members are active within their local sorority alumnae chapters supporting their individual community service organizations.
Nonprofit Organizations Within Our Membership
CVAP promotes philanthropic efforts in our communities. In addition to many being active within their local sorority alumnae chapters, CVAP member also local organizations either as a member, an officer or a board member. Some members actually hold all three positions.
Philanthropic Efforts in Our Communities
As individuals, our members are active in many nonprofit organizations and are on the boards The following is a list of some of the nonprofit organizations in our desert community to which they belong.
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The Living Desert
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Coachella Valley Boys & Girls Clubs
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California State University Santa Barbara in Coachella Valley
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The Palm Springs High School ―Spirit of the Sands Jazz Band
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Breast Cancer Research Organizations
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Crohn‘s and Colitis Foundation
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National Panhellenic Conference
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P.E.O.
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SCCAP
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World Affairs of the Desert Council
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Trojan League Associates of the Desert
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USC Alumni Association
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Patrons & Muses of the McCallum Theatre
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College of the Desert Foundation
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American Heart Association – Go Red For Women
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The Lincoln Club
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World Affairs of the Desert Council
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WorldQuest
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Loving All Animals
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Soroptimist International
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Ophelia
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Angel View
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The Virginia Waring (International Piano Competitions)
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International Piano Competition
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Act for MS
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WineWomen PSP
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Childhelp
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Guide Dogs of the Desert
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CSU, San Bernardino, Palm Desert Campus Philanthropic Foundation
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The Braille Institute of Coachella Valley
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The Garden Club
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..... to name a few!