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Lift to Rise

Lift to Rise is a collaboration of more than 70 partners, including private and public sector leaders and community advocates, working on a bold plan to radically increase housing stability and economic mobility for everyone in the Coachella Valley.

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Affordable housing and livable wages

Nearly two-thirds of residents spend over 30% of their earnings on rent. When the minimum wage is $15.50 an hour, that doesn’t leave much money for food, healthcare, and other necessities. It’s time for our low-income and working communities to benefit from the Coachella Valley’s economy prosperity. We’re advocating for wages to reflect the real cost of living.

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2024-26 Action Plan

Every two years, Lift to Rise and community leaders come together to reevaluate our shared vision and strategies for addressing housing affordability and economic mobility in the Coachella Valley. Alongside more than 75 partners in our Housing Collaborative Action Network (CAN), we created the 2024–26 Action Plan. This is our biannual roadmap for addressing high rents and low wages across our region.

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Lift to Rise builds coalitions to benefit our communities. Read our latest news, press releases, and blog posts to learn more.

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Lift to Rise celebrates five years of wins

In 2018, Lift to Rise set out on a mission to make a lasting impact in the Coachella Valley by bringing together community and institutional partners to collaboratively solve the underlying causes of poverty and inequity and create a future where all Coachella Valley families are healthy, stable, and thriving.

Wed Feb 12, 2025, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Committees by Cities Meeting: Desert Hot Springs

Hey, Desert Hot Springs! Committees By Cities is teaming up with residents like YOU to bring real housing solutions to the Coachella Valley. Join us for a Committees by Cities meeting on  Wednesday, February 12, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., at Desert Hot Springs Library , 14380 Palm Dr, Desert Hot Springs, CA…

Wed Feb 12, 2025, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Committees by Cities Meeting: Desert Hot Springs

Hey, Desert Hot Springs! Committees By Cities is teaming up with residents like YOU to bring real housing solutions to the Coachella Valley. Join us for a Committees by Cities meeting on  Wednesday, February 12, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., at Desert Hot Springs Library , 14380 Palm Dr, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Questions? Email orodriguez@lifttorise.org. ¡Hola, Desert Hot Springs! Comités por Ciudades se está uniéndose con residentes como USTED para traer soluciones de vivienda reales al Valle de Coachella. Únase a nosotros para una reunión de Comités por Ciudades el miércoles, 12 de febrero de 2025, de 5:30 p.m. a 6:30 p.m., en el Biblioteca de Desert Hot Springs, 14380 Palm Dr, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. ¿Preguntas? Envia un correo electrónico a orodriguez@lifttorise.org.
Tue Feb 18, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Committees by Cities Meeting: Indio

Hey, Indio! Committees By Cities is teaming up with residents like YOU to bring real housing solutions to the Coachella Valley. Join us for a Committees by Cities meeting on Monday, February 18, from 6 – 7 p.m. at Fred Young Labor Apartments, 47155 Van Buren St, Indio, CA 92201. Questions? Email orodriguez@lifttorise.org. ¡Hola, Indio!…

Tue Feb 18, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Committees by Cities Meeting: Indio

Hey, Indio! Committees By Cities is teaming up with residents like YOU to bring real housing solutions to the Coachella Valley. Join us for a Committees by Cities meeting on Monday, February 18, from 6 – 7 p.m. at Fred Young Labor Apartments, 47155 Van Buren St, Indio, CA 92201. Questions? Email orodriguez@lifttorise.org. ¡Hola, Indio! Comités por Ciudades se está uniéndose con residentes como USTED para traer soluciones de vivienda reales al Valle de Coachella. Únase a nosotros para una reunión de Comités por Ciudades el lunes, 18 de febrero de 2025, a 6 – 7 p.m. en Fred Young Labor Apartments, 47155 Van Buren St, Indio, CA 92201. ¿Preguntas? Envia un correo electrónico a orodriguez@lifttorise.org.
Mon Feb 24, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Committees by Cities Meeting: Coachella

Hey, Coachella! Committees By Cities is teaming up with residents like YOU to bring real housing solutions to the Coachella Valley. Join us for a Committees by Cities meeting on Monday, February 24, from 6 – 7 p.m. at the Coachella Library, 1500 6th St, Coachella, CA 92236. Questions? Email orodriguez@lifttorise.org. ¡Hola, Coachella! Comités por…

Mon Feb 24, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Committees by Cities Meeting: Coachella

Hey, Coachella! Committees By Cities is teaming up with residents like YOU to bring real housing solutions to the Coachella Valley. Join us for a Committees by Cities meeting on Monday, February 24, from 6 – 7 p.m. at the Coachella Library, 1500 6th St, Coachella, CA 92236. Questions? Email orodriguez@lifttorise.org. ¡Hola, Coachella! Comités por Ciudades se está uniéndose con residentes como USTED para traer soluciones de vivienda reales al Valle de Coachella. Únase a nosotros para una reunión de Comités por Ciudades el lunes, 24 de febrero de 2025 , de 6- 7:00 pm, en la Biblioteca de Coachella, 1500 6th St, Coachella, CA 92236. ¿Preguntas? Envia un correo electrónico a orodriguez@lifttorise.org.