In such dark times it is up to us to help bring light
CHIRLA
Founded in 1986, The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) is dedicated to expanding and advocating for the rights and defense of immigrants and refugees. It tirelessly organizes and promotes policies aimed at improving the lives and treatment of immigrants, as well as advancing cultural education to change perceptions and increase acceptance of immigrants. A mainstay leading immigrant rights marches and providing support in court rooms and halls of legislation, in its nearly 40 year history, this L.A.-based non-profit has fought against California’s Proposition187 targeting undocumented people and, along with organizations such as the National Immigrant Legal Center and Asian Pacific American Legal Center, defended and advocated for the equal rights, economic assistance and stability, safety, and healthcare, of day laborers and immigrants, as well as providing on-the-ground aid and education for immigrants and DREAMers, and making a stand against hate crimes and legislation targeting the rights of immigrants
Tour de Palm Springs in Coachella Valley
Annual charity cycling event in downtown Palm Springs
The Tour de Palm Springs is one of the largest and most festive cycling charity events of its kind in America. Every year, we entertain up to 8,000 cyclists from 46 different states and 4 countries. Since 1998, and with the help of 1,500 volunteers, the Tour de Palm Springs has raised nearly $5,000,000 for over 150 local nonprofit organizations.
Fundraising through the Tour de Palm Springs directly supports and strengthens our local charities, helping them grow and continue making a positive impact throughout the Coachella Valley.