Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with Palm Springs Hospitality Association, Desert Business Association and Main Street, is sponsoring an organized luncheon to address Palm Springs’ growing homeless population. The February 18th luncheon titled “Homelessness: Community Impact Luncheon” will take place on the 18th from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at Hard Rock Hotel located at 150 South Indian Canyon in downtown Palm Springs.
“In looking out for the immediate and long-term needs of all community stakeholders, including our 1,000 chamber members, the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce is working with Palm Springs Hospitality Association, Desert Business Association and Main Street to sponsor a luncheon that will provide a platform for business owners and community individuals to share with our elected officials personal concerns over Palm Springs’ growing homeless population,” shared Patrick Service, 2016 President of Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce. “We want to be an advocate for identifying the right approach, and we believe now is the time for elected officials to address this critical and highly sensitive issue,” continued Service.
Service and organizers of the event anticipate up to 15 individuals will present to Mayor Moon and members of the city council, and will collectively request that the city dedicate resources to address this specific population within the community.
Doors will open at 11 AM with lunch being served at 11:30 AM and the discussion kicking off at 12 Noon. The cost to attend the luncheon is $30 per person and tickets are available online at www.pschamber.org or by calling 760-325-1577. General seating will open at 12 Noon for those who wish to listen to the discussion not to purchase a lunch.
