OUR BOLD VISION

A Bright Future for Every Child

OUR BOLD VISION

A Bright Future for Every Child

Every child counts

Every child is full of potential, yet sometimes they require an extra helping hand. The reasons they may need our help are diverse, including disadvantaged upbringings, illnesses, and physical disabilities like cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy and Down Syndrome, to name a few.

Variety – the Children’s Charity of the Desert opened our doors in 1987 and continues to serve the children of the Coachella Valley today. While we offer many forms of support for youngsters and their families, our goal remains the same — to help these children to do what they were born to — living life to their fullest potential.

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Children provided mobility equipment
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Bicycles and helmets distributed
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Chapters around the world

ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

We serve local children through three special programs designed for long-term impact, providing access, support, and equipment.

ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

We serve local children through three special programs designed for long-term impact, providing access, support, and equipment.

ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

We serve local children through three special programs designed for long-term impact, providing access, support, and equipment.

We serve local children through three special programs designed for long-term impact, providing access, support, and equipment.

Variety of the Desert

caring connections

An early childhood development resource center providing free assessment kits to help parents identify and recognize early childhood development concerns. We also provide tools, resources and support so that parents can help their children overcome those challenges and set them on a path to success.

Variety of the Desert

caring connections

An early childhood development resource center providing free assessment kits to help parents identify and recognize early childhood development concerns. We also provide tools, resources and support so that parents can help their children overcome those challenges and set them on a path to success.

Variety of the Desert

The freedom program

Delivering life-changing equipment including adaptive bicycles, specialized strollers, wheelchairs, passenger vans, and other mobility aids to children with special needs.

Variety of the Desert

The freedom program

Delivering life-changing equipment including adaptive bicycles, specialized strollers, wheelchairs, passenger vans, and other mobility aids to children with special needs.

Variety of the Desert

The future program

Delivering life-enriching services focused on socially inclusive experiences for children with special needs and their families. The program offers activities like sensory-friendly movie screenings, holiday celebrations, access to special events, and inclusive art classes ensuring each child has the opportunity to express themselves artistically.

Variety of the Desert

The future program

Delivering life-enriching services focused on socially inclusive experiences for children with special needs and their families. The program offers activities like sensory-friendly movie screenings, holiday celebrations, access to special events, and inclusive art classes ensuring each child has the opportunity to express themselves artistically.

testimonial

5 years ago: “Ezekiel will be 3 years old in July. We received a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome and it was confirmed a few days after birth. This will bike will allow Ezekiel to continue to work on strengthening his coordination and muscle strength. He has an infectious smile and I can’t wait to see him ride his bike. Thank you!”

Love, Yadira (Ezekiel’s mom)

Today: Ezekiel will be 8 years old soon. He has a lot of energy, loves to swim, play baseball and go bowling. He also enjoys riding his adaptive bike. His bike allows him to participate with his sister and cousins. When the weather is great, he loves rides and all the attention he gets. He has a diagnosis of Trisomy 21 and hypotonia. He is super fast on his bike! Keep your eye open, you might see him riding around the Coachella Valley.

With Love, Yadira (Ezekiel’s mom)

All children are special, unique, and full of potential!

Variety – the Children’s Charity of the Desert delivers valuable support directly to children and families, and the organizations to which they belong, to help children reach their full potential.

We believe when we provide a child with extra support, extra tools, extra opportunities, and a little extra fun, they reach milestones and exceed expectations wherever they go.

We aim to help every child feel included and empowered on their journey through life!

All children are special, unique, and full of potential!

Variety – the Children’s Charity of the Desert delivers valuable support directly to children and families, and the organizations to which they belong, to help children reach their full potential.

We believe when we provide a child with extra support, extra tools, extra opportunities, and a little extra fun, they reach milestones and exceed expectations wherever they go.

We aim to help every child feel included and empowered on their journey through life!

All children are special, unique, and full of potential!

Variety – the Children’s Charity of the Desert delivers valuable support directly to children and families, and the organizations to which they belong, to help children reach their full potential.

We believe when we provide a child with extra support, extra tools, extra opportunities, and a little extra fun, they reach milestones and exceed expectations wherever they go.

We aim to help every child feel included and empowered on their journey through life!

Donate

Join us in improving the lives of children living with disabilities, disadvantages or illnesses in the Coachella Valley. Your generous support provides children with the critical support they need!

Donate

Join us in improving the lives of children living with disabilities, disadvantages or illnesses in the Coachella Valley. Your generous support provides children with the critical support they need!

Our Partners

mission statement

Variety – the Children’s Charity of the Desert is dedicated to promoting the health, mobility, independence, and social inclusion of special needs and disadvantaged children throughout the Coachella Valley.