Note from the President
House Party Palm Springs: It’s a Mod Mod World
By Eric Ornelas, president, Safe Schools Desert Cities The dazzling world of midcentury magic was on full display at "It’s A Mod Mod World," hosted by the Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation (REAF) on October 5. This chic event was all about celebrating the vibrant 60s...
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House Party Palm Springs: It’s a Mod Mod World
By Eric Ornelas, president, Safe Schools Desert Cities The dazzling world of midcentury magic was on full display at "It’s A Mod Mod World," hosted by the Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation (REAF) on...
Reflections of a Safe Schools Kid
By Enrique Campos, Safe Schools Desert Cities board member When I was a freshman in high school back in 2012, I attended my first Safe Schools Desert Cities (SSDC) event, Pride Prom, held at the...
Summer Camp – A Time for Fun and Bonding
By Tori St. Johns, SafeSchools Desert Cities board member and DSUSD title John Burton and Ken May’s generosity to underwrite camp empowers the next generation of LGBTQ+ students, from Riverside and...
“Allyship & Beyond,” a personal reflection
By Tori St. Johns, SafeSchools Desert Cities board member, DSUSD Student Assistance Program It was truly inspiring to connect with so many passionate individuals dedicated to inclusivity and equity...
PSUSD’s “Allyship and Beyond” a Great Success
By Joan Boiko, Communications & Community Outreach Manager, Palm Springs Unified School District It was a morning full of education, exploration and exchange for a group of about 400 educators,...
“It’s A Mod Mod World” to benefit Safe Schools Desert Cities
A special fundraising party benefiting Safe Schools Desert Cities hosted by Bryon Hancock and Len Handeland at their beautiful mid-century modern home in Vista Las Palmas. Entertainment will be...


