Youth Development

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert
42-600 Cook Street, Suite 110
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 568-3977
www.bbbsdesert.org

The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert is dedicated to improving the lives of children by creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships with children in need of a positive role model and someone they can call their friend.

Boys & Girls Club of the Coachella Valley

42-600 Cook Street, Suite 120
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 836-1160

www.bgcofcv.org

Boys & Girls Clubs of Coachella Valley is a chapter of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, serving thousands of youth with  programs, activities, guidance and mentorship – particularly to youth in need. Locations include Indio, Coachella, Mecca, and more.

Desert Best Friend's Closet
75-048 Gerald Ford Drive, #102
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Phone: 760-776-9975
www.bfcloset.org

Desert Best Friend's Closet (DBFC) provides prom dresses to high school girls in need the Coachella Valley, honoring young women and their commitment to earn a high school diploma by providing girls with dresses and possible accessories free of charge -- theirs to keep.

Desert Recreation District
45-305 Oasis Street
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 347-3484

www.myrecreationdistrict.com

The Desert Recreation District maintains quality park and recreation facilities; programs and services; and facilitates leisure opportunities so all residents will receive Personal, Social, and Economic benefits to improve their quality of life.

Girl Scouts of the San Gorgonio Council
75-180 Mediterranean Ste. A
Palm Desert, CA 92660
(760)779-5152

www.girlscoutssangorgonio.org

Girl Scouts discover, connect and take action. They are encouraged to take on increasing responsibility for designing and implementing activities so girls see how their actions can impact the lives of others.

Indio Teen Center
81-678 Avenue 46
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 541-4400

www.indio.org

The Indio Teen Center is located across the street from Indio High School and provides teens with a variety of after school opportunities. From music to art to athletics to community involvement, the Teen Center has it all.

Ophelia Project of the Coachella Valley
73-555 San Gorgonio Way
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760)776-1600

www.opheliacoachellavalley.org

The Ophelia Project supports teenage girls here in the Coachella Valley, currently mentoring nearly 400 young women in nine local schools from 8th to 12th grade. Over 60 mentors provide life skills, confidence-building, and enrichment throughout an Ophelia girl's teenage years.

YMCA of the Desert
43-930 San Pablo Ave.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760)341-9622

www.ymcaofthedesert.org

The YMCA focuses their work in three key areas: nurturing the potential of kids, helping people live healthier, and supporting neighbors to strengthen the community.