We believe that everyone is able to make a positive difference to the world around them. We can each volunteer our time, or donate our money, towards worthy causes. Our individual efforts are small, but they matter.

We can achieve even more when we bring people together. For over 100 years Altrusa clubs have collected members from varying occupations and lifestyles, all sharing an interest in community service.

We enjoy the friendship, fun and satisfaction that comes from working together for the benefit of others. Each club develops a program that is tailored to local needs, undertaking a variety of hands-on service and fundraising projects each year. One of our shared goals as an organization is to improve literacy, which we believe is the key to opportunity.

Through Altrusa activities we develop our leadership skills in a supportive environment. We welcome new ideas and aim to provide enough flexibility so that our members can give their time in a way that works for them.

As World Kindness Day approaches on November 13, we invite you to join us in celebrating the power of kindness in our community and beyond. This special day reminds us that small acts of compassion can create ripples of positive change.

We believe in the transformative impact of kindness. Whether it’s lending a helping hand, offering a listening ear, or simply sharing a smile, every act of kindness counts.

We encourage you to take part by:

1. Performing a Random Act of Kindness: Surprise someone with a thoughtful gesture.

2. Sharing Your Kindness Story: Tell us about a time kindness made a difference in your life.

3. Organize a Kindness Challenge: Challenge your friends, family, or coworkers to complete a series of kind acts throughout the day. You can set a goal to complete five acts of kindness and share your experiences with us!

Let’s come together to foster a culture of compassion and make kindness a part of our everyday lives. Together, we can inspire others and create a brighter, more caring community.

With gratitude and kindness!

We were excited to have our District Eleven Governor, April Smith, visit us at our meeting on October 12, 2024. We ended the meeting by painting kindness rocks to place around the community for others to find on November 13th, World Kindness Day. Thank you for the great visit, April.

Throughout the year, our Stitches of Sunshine service project engages in Random Acts of Crochet Kindness. From September to November, we distribute hundreds of charming little pumpkins throughout our community. For the second year in a row, we have donated pumpkins to the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus Fall Festival.

We were recently approached by someone asking if they could buy some of our pumpkins. That sparked an idea to start a fundraiser.

We are always looking for stitchers and supply donations. Please let Michelle know if you would like to volunteer for this service project or donate.

With generous support from a grant by the Altrusa International Foundation, we were able to provide the CSUSB Street Medicine Program with essential "Foot Soak" supplies. This remarkable program plays a vital role in supporting our unhoused community in the Coachella Valley.

Watch their program video here!

ORDER TODAY!

These nuts and candies make great holiday and hostess gifts.

Thank you for your support!

https://www.altrusacoachellavalley.org/service-projects

Altrusa International District Eleven

Altrusa International

President - Michelle Bell

Vice President - Gayleen Williams

Secretary - Lydia Petrie

Treasurer - Alice Kluzak

Currently meeting in Rancho Mirage, CA

Email: altrusacoachella@gmail.com
Website: www.altrusacoachellavalley.org
Location: Coachella Valley, CA
Phone: 949-300-5619
Facebook: Altrusa Coachella Valley
Instagram: CVALTRUSA