Note from the President
Remembering Woody
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Warren "Woody" Wood, a founder, tireless supporter, and cherished friend of Safe Schools Desert Cities. Woody's husband, Doug Hairgrove, was a founder and past president of Safe Schools Desert Cities. A constant...
Recent Posts
SSDC Brings GSA Advisors Together with a Special Luncheon
by Mary Perry Meetings between students and their advisors for GSA take place throughout the school year. But there are opportunities for engagement in the summer as well; for the teachers who...
SSDC Joins the 2022 Fast Pitch Competition
Safe Schools Desert Cities Board President Eric Ornelas has been selected to participate in the 2022 Nonprofit Desert Fast Pitch, a Shark Tank-style competition that allows Coachella Valley...
Why SSDC is Important and How do We Make a Difference
Students tend to thrive in schools and in their communities when they feel socially, emotionally, and physically safe and supported. Unfortunately, the threat of gun violence, online bullying, and...
Safe Schools Desert Cities Collaborates with Inland Empire Community Foundation on Scholarships
The Burton/May Pride Award (scholarship) program administered by Safe Schools Desert Cities (SSDC) has moved the administrative tasks for the application process and the scholarship funds to the...
Pride Prom Returns After Two Years
by Mary Perry It was Back to the Future at this year’s Pride Prom as we celebrated over 50 years of activism on behalf of our high school students and allies throughout the desert community – from...
SYNERGY Scholarship Now Accepting Applications
The SYNERGY Scholarship, presented by the GT Dave Foundation, is open to applications for LGTBQ+ high school students who are interested in higher education and have entrepreneurial goals. This...
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