For more than 85 years, the Palm Springs Woman’s Club (PSWC) has provided opportunities for women to enjoy social activities and intellectual improvement while also giving back to their community. The organization embraces women of all ages. Members come together for teas, luncheons and fundraising events.
Founded in 1938, the club has been a beacon of community engagement, education and empowerment. With a rich service history, the club continues to foster a spirit of camaraderie and charity in the heart of Palm Springs.
Members have contributed to the community in a variety of ways, from donating playground equipment at local schools to offering medical screenings. The organization’s primary philanthropic focus, however, is to provide scholarships for students graduating from Palm Spring High School.
High school graduates in 2024 received college scholarships from the Palm Springs Woman’s Club in the amount of $7,500 or $1,500.
This year, the nonprofit Woman’s Club will hold its annual scholarship event dinner on March 26 at the Palm Springs Surf Club.
The event, with its “Catch a Wave” theme, promises to be an evening of fine dining and philanthropy with musical entertainment by Leanna & Miguel, along with both live and silent auctions and a raffle. Proceeds will support the club’s scholarships and community service projects.
Honorees will include Tori St. Johns, a dedicated counselor and community advocate with more than 34 years of service in the Desert Sands Unified School District. She will be presented with the Mayor’s Award, which will be presented by Palm Springs Mayor Ron deHarte. Kathy Block, a long-time member and past president, will receive the Pearl McManus Community Service Award for her tireless dedication to the club and her local philanthropy.
The event will run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $125. To purchase, contact Meg Bane at luvdasun@aol.com.
For more information about the Palm Springs Woman’s Club, visit pswomansclub.com, call (760) 799-4799 or email pswomansclub@gmail.com.
The Palm Springs Surf Club is located at 1500 S Gene Autry Trail in Palm Springs.
This story includes additional reporting from Rebecca O’Connor.
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Palm Springs Woman’s Club to hold annual scholarship dinner March 26
