@lifttorise.bsky.social
The Coachella Valley is our home.🏠Together we’re making it a place where everyone thrives with stable housing and economic opportunity. ☀️
📢Join us at this year’s Fill the Bus food drive!
Bring your nonperishables to the Palm Desert Walmart or Ralphs at Smoketree Village Palm Springs to help pack a bus with donations that we’ll be giving to families across the Coachella Valley ☀️
💜Every bit helps keep our neighbors healthy and fed.
Bring your nonperishables to the Palm Desert Walmart or Ralphs at Smoketree Village Palm Springs to help pack a bus with donations that we’ll be giving to families across the Coachella Valley ☀️
💜Every bit helps keep our neighbors healthy and fed.
November 18, 2025 at 12:01 AM
📢Join us at this year’s Fill the Bus food drive!
Bring your nonperishables to the Palm Desert Walmart or Ralphs at Smoketree Village Palm Springs to help pack a bus with donations that we’ll be giving to families across the Coachella Valley ☀️
💜Every bit helps keep our neighbors healthy and fed.
Bring your nonperishables to the Palm Desert Walmart or Ralphs at Smoketree Village Palm Springs to help pack a bus with donations that we’ll be giving to families across the Coachella Valley ☀️
💜Every bit helps keep our neighbors healthy and fed.
We’ve helped increase affordable housing production by 5,000% in the Coachella Valley.
Our focus since day 1 has been impact—which is why comments like these from our partners and neighbors mean the world💜
👉Help us create a more affordable Coachella Valley for all: lifttorise.org/donate/?utm_...
Our focus since day 1 has been impact—which is why comments like these from our partners and neighbors mean the world💜
👉Help us create a more affordable Coachella Valley for all: lifttorise.org/donate/?utm_...
November 11, 2025 at 12:51 AM
We’ve helped increase affordable housing production by 5,000% in the Coachella Valley.
Our focus since day 1 has been impact—which is why comments like these from our partners and neighbors mean the world💜
👉Help us create a more affordable Coachella Valley for all: lifttorise.org/donate/?utm_...
Our focus since day 1 has been impact—which is why comments like these from our partners and neighbors mean the world💜
👉Help us create a more affordable Coachella Valley for all: lifttorise.org/donate/?utm_...
🎉Congrats to our partners at DAP Health, WHCHC, and Palm Springs on opening Aloe Palm Canyon!
Happy to have helped make this possible through $11.7 million in We Lift loans💜
With: @california-hcd.bsky.social, RivCo HWS, LIIF, JLL, and First Citizens Bank
www.nbcpalmsprings.com/2025/10/07/a...
Happy to have helped make this possible through $11.7 million in We Lift loans💜
With: @california-hcd.bsky.social, RivCo HWS, LIIF, JLL, and First Citizens Bank
www.nbcpalmsprings.com/2025/10/07/a...
Aloe Palm Canyon Apartments Open in Palm Springs
The Aloe Palm Canyon Apartments feature 71 units, with 69 designated as affordable housing for residents 55 and older earning between 0% and 80% of the Area Median Income.
www.nbcpalmsprings.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:12 PM
🎉Congrats to our partners at DAP Health, WHCHC, and Palm Springs on opening Aloe Palm Canyon!
Happy to have helped make this possible through $11.7 million in We Lift loans💜
With: @california-hcd.bsky.social, RivCo HWS, LIIF, JLL, and First Citizens Bank
www.nbcpalmsprings.com/2025/10/07/a...
Happy to have helped make this possible through $11.7 million in We Lift loans💜
With: @california-hcd.bsky.social, RivCo HWS, LIIF, JLL, and First Citizens Bank
www.nbcpalmsprings.com/2025/10/07/a...
The number one thing on most young people’s minds right now?👇
Affordability.
That’s what we got from our latest Community Listening Sessions, where we sat down with young professionals for some real talk about life right now and what Lift to Rise can do to help.
Affordability.
That’s what we got from our latest Community Listening Sessions, where we sat down with young professionals for some real talk about life right now and what Lift to Rise can do to help.
October 29, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The number one thing on most young people’s minds right now?👇
Affordability.
That’s what we got from our latest Community Listening Sessions, where we sat down with young professionals for some real talk about life right now and what Lift to Rise can do to help.
Affordability.
That’s what we got from our latest Community Listening Sessions, where we sat down with young professionals for some real talk about life right now and what Lift to Rise can do to help.
Want a deeper look at what shapes the Coachella Valley's housing landscape? And more importantly—how we we can create a better future?
Kenny Rodgers—Deputy Market Director at LIIF and We Lift’s Fund Manager lays it out with KVCR’s Black Perspectives IE👇
🎧Listen: www.kvcrnews.org/local-intere...
Kenny Rodgers—Deputy Market Director at LIIF and We Lift’s Fund Manager lays it out with KVCR’s Black Perspectives IE👇
🎧Listen: www.kvcrnews.org/local-intere...
Black Perspectives IE: Kenny Rodgers
A conversation between host Maya Gwynn and Kenny Rodgers, Deputy Market Director of the Low Income Investment Fund.
www.kvcrnews.org
October 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Want a deeper look at what shapes the Coachella Valley's housing landscape? And more importantly—how we we can create a better future?
Kenny Rodgers—Deputy Market Director at LIIF and We Lift’s Fund Manager lays it out with KVCR’s Black Perspectives IE👇
🎧Listen: www.kvcrnews.org/local-intere...
Kenny Rodgers—Deputy Market Director at LIIF and We Lift’s Fund Manager lays it out with KVCR’s Black Perspectives IE👇
🎧Listen: www.kvcrnews.org/local-intere...
Another We Lift win! 🙌
Need a pick-me-up? How about 70 new units of affordable housing for seniors and formerly unhoused people?
This is what We Lift is all about 🏠
Need a pick-me-up? How about 70 new units of affordable housing for seniors and formerly unhoused people?
This is what We Lift is all about 🏠
October 3, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Another We Lift win! 🙌
Need a pick-me-up? How about 70 new units of affordable housing for seniors and formerly unhoused people?
This is what We Lift is all about 🏠
Need a pick-me-up? How about 70 new units of affordable housing for seniors and formerly unhoused people?
This is what We Lift is all about 🏠
Any of this sound good to you?
✅ Good music
✅ Good vibes
✅ Good company
✅ Celebrating trailblazers working to create more affordable housing & economic mobility in the Coachella Valley and beyond
We thought so, too. Save the date for the next Community Investment Awards! More info coming soon... 👀
✅ Good music
✅ Good vibes
✅ Good company
✅ Celebrating trailblazers working to create more affordable housing & economic mobility in the Coachella Valley and beyond
We thought so, too. Save the date for the next Community Investment Awards! More info coming soon... 👀
September 23, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Any of this sound good to you?
✅ Good music
✅ Good vibes
✅ Good company
✅ Celebrating trailblazers working to create more affordable housing & economic mobility in the Coachella Valley and beyond
We thought so, too. Save the date for the next Community Investment Awards! More info coming soon... 👀
✅ Good music
✅ Good vibes
✅ Good company
✅ Celebrating trailblazers working to create more affordable housing & economic mobility in the Coachella Valley and beyond
We thought so, too. Save the date for the next Community Investment Awards! More info coming soon... 👀
🎉Another huge update for We Lift! 🧵
September 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM
🎉Another huge update for We Lift! 🧵
Why is there a housing crisis in the Coachella Valley? 🏡 A top reason is renters in Riverside County need to earn $38.33 per hour—2.3 times California’s minimum wage—to afford the average monthly asking rent of $1,993. Together, we’re building more affordable homes lifttorise.org/get-involved/
August 26, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Why is there a housing crisis in the Coachella Valley? 🏡 A top reason is renters in Riverside County need to earn $38.33 per hour—2.3 times California’s minimum wage—to afford the average monthly asking rent of $1,993. Together, we’re building more affordable homes lifttorise.org/get-involved/
More investment = more affordable homes. 🏠
That’s why we’re gearing up for next year’s state budget cycle to secure funding for our region. With your advocacy, breakthrough wins are within reach. Lookout for action alerts to help bring investments to the Coachella Valley.
That’s why we’re gearing up for next year’s state budget cycle to secure funding for our region. With your advocacy, breakthrough wins are within reach. Lookout for action alerts to help bring investments to the Coachella Valley.
August 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
More investment = more affordable homes. 🏠
That’s why we’re gearing up for next year’s state budget cycle to secure funding for our region. With your advocacy, breakthrough wins are within reach. Lookout for action alerts to help bring investments to the Coachella Valley.
That’s why we’re gearing up for next year’s state budget cycle to secure funding for our region. With your advocacy, breakthrough wins are within reach. Lookout for action alerts to help bring investments to the Coachella Valley.
1/3 Last year, we reported on average rent prices in several Coachella Valley cities, noting increases of up to 25% between 2022 and 2023.
Today, while rent prices remain high, they’re beginning to stabilize— a shift we're grateful for after years of steep increases!
Today, while rent prices remain high, they’re beginning to stabilize— a shift we're grateful for after years of steep increases!
August 5, 2025 at 5:38 PM
1/3 Last year, we reported on average rent prices in several Coachella Valley cities, noting increases of up to 25% between 2022 and 2023.
Today, while rent prices remain high, they’re beginning to stabilize— a shift we're grateful for after years of steep increases!
Today, while rent prices remain high, they’re beginning to stabilize— a shift we're grateful for after years of steep increases!
It’s been one year since celebrated the launch of our 2024–2026 Action Plan with partners and friends. Our bold goal: 10,000 new affordable homes by 2028. 🏠We’re pushing forward because every Coachella Valley family deserves to thrive. Read the plan and get involved lifttorise.org/actionplan
July 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
It’s been one year since celebrated the launch of our 2024–2026 Action Plan with partners and friends. Our bold goal: 10,000 new affordable homes by 2028. 🏠We’re pushing forward because every Coachella Valley family deserves to thrive. Read the plan and get involved lifttorise.org/actionplan
We’re thrilled to welcome Kristal, a longtime Lift to Rise champion and former Board Chair, as our new COO! With 12+ years in nonprofit leadership and deep local roots, she brings passion, experience, and vision to help build a thriving future for all Coachella Valley families. 💜
July 10, 2025 at 9:33 PM
We’re thrilled to welcome Kristal, a longtime Lift to Rise champion and former Board Chair, as our new COO! With 12+ years in nonprofit leadership and deep local roots, she brings passion, experience, and vision to help build a thriving future for all Coachella Valley families. 💜
We kicked off our first convening of the year with resident advocates, developers, and local leaders to align on 2024–2026 priorities. Together, we’ve expanded the housing pipeline, secured new county funding, and mobilized residents to advocate for affordable housing! Lifttorise.org/actionplan
June 25, 2025 at 11:06 PM
We kicked off our first convening of the year with resident advocates, developers, and local leaders to align on 2024–2026 priorities. Together, we’ve expanded the housing pipeline, secured new county funding, and mobilized residents to advocate for affordable housing! Lifttorise.org/actionplan
We’re thrilled to welcome Melinda Cordero-Barzaga to our board! A Coachella Valley resident and Associate Director at Visión y Comprimiso, Melinda brings decades of experience advancing health in underrepresented communities. Join us in celebrating her! 💜
June 24, 2025 at 6:58 PM
We’re thrilled to welcome Melinda Cordero-Barzaga to our board! A Coachella Valley resident and Associate Director at Visión y Comprimiso, Melinda brings decades of experience advancing health in underrepresented communities. Join us in celebrating her! 💜
Resident voices power our work. ☀️ Modesta, a mom of two, has lived in Indio’s Villa Hermosa for over a decade. As part of Committees by Cities, she’s advocating for more affordable housing. For her, it’s personal. Learn more about the movement in the Coachella Valley: shorturl.at/LMel1
June 16, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Resident voices power our work. ☀️ Modesta, a mom of two, has lived in Indio’s Villa Hermosa for over a decade. As part of Committees by Cities, she’s advocating for more affordable housing. For her, it’s personal. Learn more about the movement in the Coachella Valley: shorturl.at/LMel1
With 70+ partners & hundreds of residents, we’re urging state leaders to fund the Housing Catalyst Fund. @ Senator Mike McGuire, Speaker Robert Rivas, Senator Christopher Cabaldon, Senator Lola Smallwood Cuevas, Senator Roger Niello, Senator Scott Wiener, & Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel.
June 11, 2025 at 8:42 PM
With 70+ partners & hundreds of residents, we’re urging state leaders to fund the Housing Catalyst Fund. @ Senator Mike McGuire, Speaker Robert Rivas, Senator Christopher Cabaldon, Senator Lola Smallwood Cuevas, Senator Roger Niello, Senator Scott Wiener, & Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel.
Housing affordability is the #1 concern in California and the Coachella Valley.🏡⬆️
That’s why Senator Steve Padilla and Senator Ochoa Bogh are backing our push for state investment—fueling nearly 1,000 new affordable homes👷 despite tough cuts.
The state is watching our region. Let’s keep leading. ➡️
That’s why Senator Steve Padilla and Senator Ochoa Bogh are backing our push for state investment—fueling nearly 1,000 new affordable homes👷 despite tough cuts.
The state is watching our region. Let’s keep leading. ➡️
June 4, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Housing affordability is the #1 concern in California and the Coachella Valley.🏡⬆️
That’s why Senator Steve Padilla and Senator Ochoa Bogh are backing our push for state investment—fueling nearly 1,000 new affordable homes👷 despite tough cuts.
The state is watching our region. Let’s keep leading. ➡️
That’s why Senator Steve Padilla and Senator Ochoa Bogh are backing our push for state investment—fueling nearly 1,000 new affordable homes👷 despite tough cuts.
The state is watching our region. Let’s keep leading. ➡️
1/2 Tackling the housing crisis takes bold leadership—thank you Senator Steve Padilla, Senator Ochoa Bogh & assembly member Greg Wallis for championing our 2025–26 budget request to expand affordable housing in the Coachella Valley and Riverside County. 🏡☀️
June 2, 2025 at 9:56 PM
1/2 Tackling the housing crisis takes bold leadership—thank you Senator Steve Padilla, Senator Ochoa Bogh & assembly member Greg Wallis for championing our 2025–26 budget request to expand affordable housing in the Coachella Valley and Riverside County. 🏡☀️
Our coalition isn’t just making waves—we’re shifting the tide.🌊
In the face of California’s housing crisis, the Coachella Valley is leading with bold, community-powered solutions that deliver real results.📈
State leaders—like Senator Steve Padilla—are taking notice. 1/2
In the face of California’s housing crisis, the Coachella Valley is leading with bold, community-powered solutions that deliver real results.📈
State leaders—like Senator Steve Padilla—are taking notice. 1/2
May 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Our coalition isn’t just making waves—we’re shifting the tide.🌊
In the face of California’s housing crisis, the Coachella Valley is leading with bold, community-powered solutions that deliver real results.📈
State leaders—like Senator Steve Padilla—are taking notice. 1/2
In the face of California’s housing crisis, the Coachella Valley is leading with bold, community-powered solutions that deliver real results.📈
State leaders—like Senator Steve Padilla—are taking notice. 1/2
1/2 We’re proud to see our region’s collaborative work on the @latimes.com front pg🧡 With 70+ partners, we’ve grown from building 38 affordable homes a year to 9,300+ in the pipeline across the Coachella Valley. 🏡
Thanks to Riverside County, WHCHC, Senators Steve Padilla, Rosilicie Ochoa Bough, and
Thanks to Riverside County, WHCHC, Senators Steve Padilla, Rosilicie Ochoa Bough, and
May 19, 2025 at 11:52 PM
1/2 We’re proud to see our region’s collaborative work on the @latimes.com front pg🧡 With 70+ partners, we’ve grown from building 38 affordable homes a year to 9,300+ in the pipeline across the Coachella Valley. 🏡
Thanks to Riverside County, WHCHC, Senators Steve Padilla, Rosilicie Ochoa Bough, and
Thanks to Riverside County, WHCHC, Senators Steve Padilla, Rosilicie Ochoa Bough, and
Desert Hot Springs took a huge step forward with the approval of Park Lane Homes by Abode Communities. Thank you to the residents who supported the project and to city leaders for sharing the vision!
May 14, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Desert Hot Springs took a huge step forward with the approval of Park Lane Homes by Abode Communities. Thank you to the residents who supported the project and to city leaders for sharing the vision!
After nearly 2 years of construction and continued progress, this new affordable housing community in Palm Springs is accepting applications through May 18. Aloe Palm Canyon by West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation is for seniors 55+ who meet income limits.
bit.ly/aloepalmcanyon
bit.ly/aloepalmcanyon
May 7, 2025 at 11:23 PM
After nearly 2 years of construction and continued progress, this new affordable housing community in Palm Springs is accepting applications through May 18. Aloe Palm Canyon by West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation is for seniors 55+ who meet income limits.
bit.ly/aloepalmcanyon
bit.ly/aloepalmcanyon
Desert Hot Springs needs more housing locals can truly afford—and your voice can help build it! Park Lane Homes will support the city’s growth, meet state affordable housing goals, and offer safe homes for families. Sign the letter to urge city leaders to approve this project lifttorise.org/dhs
May 7, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Desert Hot Springs needs more housing locals can truly afford—and your voice can help build it! Park Lane Homes will support the city’s growth, meet state affordable housing goals, and offer safe homes for families. Sign the letter to urge city leaders to approve this project lifttorise.org/dhs
Today we met w/ Gustavo Velasquez, Director of California’s Dept. of Housing and Community Development to discuss the need for greater investment in the Coachella Valley to reach 10K affordable homes by 2028. We’re grateful for his leadership & partnership. We’re ready to build a brighter future. 🏡
May 1, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Today we met w/ Gustavo Velasquez, Director of California’s Dept. of Housing and Community Development to discuss the need for greater investment in the Coachella Valley to reach 10K affordable homes by 2028. We’re grateful for his leadership & partnership. We’re ready to build a brighter future. 🏡