By Madeline Zuckerman / PHOTOS COURTESY OF DESERT ARC
Desert Arc, established in 1959, to provide vocational training and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has announced plans for its 15th Annual Golf Classic Fundraiser on Monday, April 7, 2025, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, located at 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway in Indio, California. Renowned Architect Clive Clark designed the par 72, 6715 yard Eagle Falls Golf Course with challenging water features for the enjoyment of all golfers participating.
Nancy Singer, Secretary of the Desert Arc Board of Directors, will once again serve as the Event Chair. She will be joined by Co-emcees Jay Chesterton, Fantasy Springs Interim General Manager and former Desert Arc Board member, and Brooke Beare, Emmy® Award-Winning Journalist, who is Vice Chair of the Desert Arc Board of Directors.
This 15th Annual Golf Classic will feature a BBQ Lunch, a Shotgun Scramble Format Golf Tournament and an Awards Banquet Dinner.
“It is my honor again to chair this Golf Classic fundraiser to benefit the many outstanding programs offered by Desert Arc that are not funded by the State of California,” said Nancy Singer. “We are grateful for the support of the community, as well as staff members, as we continually strive to enhance the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.”
This year’s event will raise much-needed funds to support Desert Arc’s life-transforming programs and services for people with disabilities. Sponsorships are immediately available starting at $200 all the way up to $10,000 for a Presenting Sponsor. Individual Players can participate in the Golf Classic for $375 per person. A Golf Foursome is $1,250. Guests wishing to only attend the Golf Awards Banquet can do so for $85 per person.
Event Media Sponsors include THE DESERT SUN & LOCALiQ, Presenting Newspaper & Digital Media Sponsor; KESQ News Channel 3, Exclusive TV Media Sponsor; DESERT GOLF & TENNIS MAGAZINE, Exclusive Magazine Media Sponsor; and ALPHA MEDIA – PALM SPRINGS, Exclusive Radio Media Sponsor.
“Your participation in this important fundraiser for Desert Arc will have an immediate and profound impact on the people we serve,” stated Richard Balocco, President/CEO of Desert Arc. “Some of you are new to Desert Arc, and many of you are longtime friends and have played a significant role in our 66-year history of making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. All in all, your belief and generous support of our mission means the world to us!” Balocco continued.
Reservations are required to participate in this year’s Golf Classic. For event information please call 760-404-1368 or visit www.desertarc.org/golf-tournament.
ABOUT DESERT ARC
Desert Arc, a nonprofit, charitable human social services organization, has championed the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1959. Currently serving 700 adults, its mission is to enhance the quality of life and create opportunities for people with disabilities including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, epilepsy, and other medical conditions. The various programs offered by Desert Arc are designed to give each individual a safe and supportive, person-centric resource base to reach their highest potential to live, work, and socialize in the community. These include an Adult Day Program, Pathways to Employment vocational training and For Your Independence life coaching. These are complemented by Desert Arc’s Health Care Program with two full-time licensed Vocational Nurses on staff, a Cafeteria/Nutrition program providing meals and snacks throughout the day, a Community Connections Program giving people access to arts, sports, recreation and other extracurricular activities. Dedicated to social innovation, Desert Arc has also created microenterprises providing Business Services including Shredding & Recycling, Landscape Maintenance, and Janitorial Divisions to local businesses and residents. Over its 66-year history, Desert Arc continues to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. Desert Arc’s main headquarters is located on Country Club Drive in Palm Desert, consisting of three buildings totaling 50,000 square of space. In addition, Desert Arc has a Shredding & Recycling Center and Transportation Depot in Indio, and another program site in Yucca Valley.
For general information on Desert Arc, please call 760.346.1611. For information on Desert Arc’s Business Services, please call 760.404.1370. For information on Desert Arc fundraising events please call 760.404.1368 or visit DesertArc.org
