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Thank you to our platinum sponsor, Innercare, for supporting our Data Release Event! 📊 Thank you for supporting data-driven solutions that advance health and equity in the Coachella Valley. To learn more about Innercare, visit: innercare.org

Thank you to our platinum sponsor, Desert Oasis Healthcare, for supporting our Data Release Event! 📊 Your commitment to advancing data-informed solutions helps strengthen our entire community ✨ To learn more about Desert Oasis Healthcare, visit: mydohc.com

Today we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his lifelong work toward equity and justice ✨ HARC offices are closed today in observance of the holiday and will reopen tomorrow.

This session will help nonprofit leaders with tools to turn data into insight and strengthen program impact. 📅 Date: February 5, 2026, 9am 
📍 Location: West End Educational Service Center (8265 Aspen Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730) Register here: AcademyGO.com

Our Director of Research & Evaluation, Dr. Cassaundra Leier, will be presenting at AcademyGO’s upcoming Practical Tips & Tools Series: The Data Advantage — Using Evidence for Impact.

🎨 Calling Student Artists! HARC is seeking student artists to showcase their work at our 2025 Coachella Valley Community Health Data Release on February 26, 2026. 🔗 Apply: bit.ly/CVartists

Our team wrapped up the year with an end-of-year holiday gathering at our CEO’s home. We enjoyed snacks, shared holiday stories and spent quality time together. A big thank you to our CEO, Dr. Jenna Lecomte-Hinely, for hosting and for the fun Lego gifts; we loved them! 🎁✨

✨ You’re Invited to HARC’s Community Health Data Release 📊 Join us on February 26, 2026, for the region’s most comprehensive look at local health and well-being. Seats are limited so register now! 🔗 coachellavalleydata.eventbrite.com

It’s GivingTuesday! 🌟 Your donation today makes a difference. Local data helps fund vital programs such as: 💙 Meals for seniors 💙 Mental health services for youth 💙 Healthcare access for uninsured families 👉 Donate today and make an impact: mtyc.co/2lawnf

HARC offices are closed today and tomorrow in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will resume regular business hours on Monday. Wishing you all a safe and restful holiday!

Today, we pause to honor transgender individuals whose lives were taken by violence and intolerance. Their stories deserve to be remembered. 🕯️ May we move with intention toward a world where every trans person can live safely, fully, and freely 💙💗

Happy National Hiking Day! 🥾 Today is National Hiking Day, which encourages people to go outside and explore local trails 🌄 At HARC, hiking is one of our favorite team bonding activities; it keeps us healthy and connected 💙 #NationalHikingDay #HARC #TeamBonding

5️⃣ Jenna with Council Member and long-time HARC supporter Jan Pye
6️⃣ City of DHS staff and elected officials
7️⃣ DHS revealed 12 new murals featured in the city and their swag bags included images of these murals! 🎨

Last week, our CEO, Dr. Jenna LeComte-Hinely, joined Desert Oasis Healthcare as their guest at the Desert Hot Springs State of the City event 🌟 #ThisIsDHS #CommunityLeadership #CoachellaValley #HARC #StateOfTheCity

3️⃣ Jenna with our amazing board member, Shayra
4️⃣ Mayor Scott Matas delivering the State of the City address

📸 Event Highlights:
1️⃣ Jenna with Megan Guerra from Desert Oasis Healthcare. A huge thank you to Megan for inviting us (Megan also serves on HARC’s Finance & Revenue Generation Committee 💙)
2️⃣ Jenna with Chanelly Ochoa from Desert Community Animal Center

Last Saturday, our Research Associate, Dr. Daniel Polk, shared a presentation on the history, environmental challenges, and public health impacts surrounding the Salton Sea. Thank you to everyone who joined the conversation 💙 #SaltonSea #PublicHealth #data #CoachellaValley

We know that many families are feeling the impact of reduced SNAP benefits and rising food costs. To help, we’re sharing local food access resources across Riverside County. 📍 Use the Food Access Map to find nearby pantries, food banks, and meal sites: arcg.is/0eeHaS1

We’re proud to have our Research Associate, Dr. Daniel Polk, presenting tomorrow at the Palm Desert Library! 📚 REGISTER HERE: palmdesertlibrary.org/event/salton-s…

We’re happy to share that our Research Associate, Dr. Daniel Polk, will be presenting at one of Desert Recreation District’s Air Quality Workshops! He’ll discuss sources of pollution and asthma rates in the Eastern Coachella Valley. We hope to see you there!