Inland Empire Community Foundation

At a time when diverse voices truly matter, The Center Coachella is making greater strides toward equity and full representation.

An east valley extension of The Center (aka The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert), the portal has found success being a safe and inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community there, and the haven is now a valued resource, especially for LGBTQ+ youth in Coachella, Thermal, Mecca and North Shore.

Miguel Navarro, director of east coachella valley programs at The Center Coachella, calls those younger individuals important change agents, people capable of creating a sea change in the east valley.

It all filters into a diverse mix of offerings at The Center Coachella, and Navarro is quick to express gratitude for community support

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