The Coachella Valley Firebirds are committed to serving our community. In collaboration with strategic partners, we have developed programs that advocate for education, access to recreation and the betterment of our community
2022-2023 Community Pillars and Programs
Health
Extinguish Bullying & FIND Food Bank Partnership
Recreation
Firebirds Street Hockey
Education
‘Stick to Reading’ Program
Anti-Bullying
FIND Food Bank delivers fresh and non-perishable food items to a vast network of community agency partners which is provided directly to people in need within the Coachella Valley. We are proud to partner with such an amazing organization that is dedicated to serving our community.
For more information or to get involved, visit www.findfoodbank.org
FIND Food Bank Partnership
FIND Food Bank delivers fresh and non-perishable food items to a vast network of community agency partners which is provided directly to people in need within the Coachella Valley. We are proud to partner with such an amazing organization that is dedicated to serving our community.
For more information or to get involved, visit www.findfoodbank.org
Street Hockey
Teaching the fundamentals of hockey, discipline and leadership.
Advocating for health and wellness through sportsmanship, teamwork, and competition.
- All 3 Unified School Districts will implement street hockey in PE classes starting in Fall 2022
- Street Hockey Guide Provided
The Firebirds and Stand Together, a philanthropic community that tackles the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, are uniting the after school programs across the Coachella Valley to Palm Springs will continue to bring Street Hockey to kids across the Coachella Valley area this fall. Building upon the success of last spring’s inaugural season of Street Hockey, which was held in conjunction with community partners including ASES, YMCA, Desert Recreation District, Boys & Girls Club and Big Brother Big Sisters of the Desert.
The program put more than 6,000 kids through the basics of hockey while teaching the fundamentals of the sport, discipline, and leadership. Firebirds Street Hockey will continue with an expanded footprint this fall to advocate for health and wellness for children through sportsmanship, teamwork, and competition.
Starting this August, all three Unified School Districts will implement street hockey in PE classes.
Programs will be managed by each school district directly with training from Firebirds Street Hockey instructors. Additionally, our Firebirds Comprehensive Street Hockey Guide will be provided. Our guide offers a complete series of core skills and drills, for players with different skill levels from beginners to elite.
Information is available at local schools and through our partners:
Desert Recreation District | YMCA | Boys & Girls Club
We are extremely happy to announce our partnership with the After School Education and Safety (ASES) program at Coachella Valley Unified School District, YMCA, Desert Recreation District, Desert Sands Unified School District and the Boys & Girls Club.
Reading
The Coachella Valley Firebirds and Acrisure Arena are igniting the “Stick to Reading” program this 2022-2023 Academic Year. FirstBank, one of the largest privately held banks in the nation with a mission of banking for good, has partnered with the Coachella Valley Firebirds to bring this unique program to life.
The reading program will inaugurate with over 22,000 K-5 participants from 14 Coachella Valley Unified Elementary Schools and 20 Desert Sands Unified Elementary Schools.
“Stick to Reading” was strategically designed to enhance reading skills, writing skills, vocabulary, comprehension, and creativity. Our primary objectives are to promote education and help our local school districts improve California State Assessment scores. Every student will have an opportunity to win a prize based on effort, improvement, and performance on their iReady Diagnostic Assessment results. The assessment is administered 3 times a year, and it is aligned with California Smarter Balanced Assessments. Students will be rewarded with bookmarks, stickers, bracelets, a pizza party with Fuego and other blazing hot prizes.
Community Specialty Jersey Auctions
Bighorn BAM Donation
The Coachella Valley Firebirds are proud to partner with the Bighorn BAM and provide them with a check for $48,500.
“Together, CV Firebirds and BIGHORN Behind A Miracle (BAM) are assisting cancer patients throughout the Coachella Valley! As a team, we are helping keep Miracles alive!” – Julie Simon, BIGHORN BAM Chair
Greater Palm Springs Pride
The Coachella Valley Firebirds are proud to announce they have donated $21,285 to the Greater Palm Springs Pride non-profit organization.
Community Signature Events
The Coachella Valley Firebirds are committed to participating and producing community events. You can find us at events, such as golf tournaments, fairs, festivals, parades and more.
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Community Contacts
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