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Making a Lasting Impact in Palm Springs
At Martha’s Village & Kitchen, we are proud to share the remarkable progress of the Palm Springs Navigation Center, a vital resource in the fight against homelessness. Since opening, we have served over 600 individuals, provided 17,000 essential services, and placed 985 people in housing programs. Our Early Entry Facility has maintained near-full capacity, offering safe shelter, meals, and support—serving over 34,500…
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Martha’s Village & Kitchen Expands Child Development Center
On March 11, 2025, Martha’s Village & Kitchen celebrated the groundbreaking of its Child Development Center expansion, nearly doubling its capacity from 55 to 102 children. This initiative aims to provide more families with quality early education and childcare, ensuring parents don’t have to choose between financial stability and their child’s well-being. CEO Sam Hollenbeck…
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A Glimpse Inside the Palm Springs Navigation Center: A New Beginning for Residents
In a recent exclusive report by KESQ News Channel 3's Peter Daut, viewers are given a firsthand look inside the newly opened Palm Springs Navigation Center. Operated by Martha's Village & Kitchen in partnership with the City of Palm Springs, this facility marks a significant milestone in providing support and resources to individuals experiencing homelessness…
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#MVK5K Comes to Desert Chat’s Studio!
Check out our latest visit on Sandie Newton's Desert Chat Show! CEO Sam Hollenbeck and Vice President of Development Allan O'Neil head to Sandie Newton's Desert Chat studio to spread awareness about #MVK5K! This is Martha's Village & Kitchen's biggest event of the year and 100% of proceeds goes directly into our programs to serve…
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Martha’s Village on Eye on the Desert!
In a recent episode of Eye on the Desert, a local show hosted by Patrick Evans, CEO Sam Hollenbeck and VP of Development and Communications Allan O'Neil of Martha's Village & Kitchen (MVK) shed light on the organization's upcoming 18th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K event. This event holds a special place in the community as…
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Heat Wave
EXTREME HEAT WARNING. THIRST. HUNGER. Many people need your help this summer…especially in the soaring Coachella Valley desert heat. Homelessness carries a stigma and summer in the Coachella Valley is brutal. Now temperatures are soaring, and homeless families and individuals need a place to escape the blistering heat. Because of the dangers associated with the…
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Child Development Center Graduation – 2023
We are so proud of all the hard work our 7 brilliant graduates have put in over the years! From infancy to Kindergarten, we have seen them grow and flourish – we can’t wait to witness their continued success! Martha’s Village & Kitchen’s State Licensed Child Development Center offers dedicated, experienced care for children from 6…
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Martha’s Village & Kitchen prepares for long, hot summer
Donations are now being accepted Each year, millions of visitors flock to the Coachella Valley to golf, hike, and swim under infinite blue skies while basking in its abundant sunshine. But there is a dark side to the brightness. As year-round residents are well-aware, once summer arrives the heat gets turned up to unbearable levels,…
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