BORREGO SPRINGS, Calif. — Functionally Fit for Life has awarded $10,000 in scholarships to seven Borrego Springs students pursuing careers dedicated to improving the health and well-being of others.  Through a partnership with the Borrego Valley Endowment Fund (BVEF), which served as fiscal sponsor and administrator of the scholarship program, 100 percent of donated funds were […]

Shop with the Queens is a fun, community shopping day at Frugal Coyote featuring Miss Borrego participants, raffle prizes, treats, and a fundraiser supporting the Children’s Center. It’s an easy way to spend time together, support local, and give back. Join us for Shop with the Queens at Frugal Coyote Saturday, May 2 | 10am–3pm […]

Mike Puzzo, Monday, April 13, 2026 – I created the Functionally Fit for Life scholarship in 2025 to support graduating seniors from Borrego Springs and/or recent Borrego Springs graduates who are in college to pursue a degree in kinesiology, exercise science, physical therapy, nutrition, physical education, or athletic training. As a personal trainer my goals […]

Borrego Springs, CA — March 20, 2026 — The Borrego Valley Endowment Fund (BVEF) announced its 2026 Spring Grant Awards, distributing $178,000 across a record 18 grants to 15 nonprofit organizations supporting both essential healthcare services and broader community initiatives throughout Borrego Springs.  This year marks the highest number of grants ever awarded by BVEF, reflecting both the growing […]

The Center is a mixed-use retail and office complex, with 16 units totaling 31,954 square feet, currently fully occupied by 10 tenants, located at 590 Palm Canyon Drive in Borrego Springs, California. The property is managed by the Borrego Community Development Corporation (BCDC), a supporting organization of the Borrego Valley Endowment Fund (BVEF) and is designed to […]

A hoedown gala celebrating BVEF’s three decades of community care. Live music by Sean Oliu and The Coastline Cowboys. With Cowboy poet Carey Peck. Saturday, February 21st 2 – 5pm. At “The Center”, 590 palm canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA. Tickets $100.00 Peer Person available at the door the day of or preorder via e-mail […]

To: Community Organizations From: Borrego Valley Endowment Fund Subject: Grant Proposals The Borrego Valley Endowment Fund (BVEF) is now accepting proposals from community groups for grants of preferably $20,000 or less for its 2026 grant cycle. Proposals for greater than $20,000 will be considered, however the selection criteria are in part based on providing the […]

BORREGO SPRINGS, Calif. — On an intermittently rainy mid-November afternoon, the community of Borrego Springs gathered to honor a gift that was not only generous in its scale but transformative in its vision. Jim and Anne Wermers, longtime residents and community boosters, were celebrated on Saturday, November 15, for their donation of The Center, a […]

The Borrego Valley Endowment Fund (BVEF) has awarded a $254,000 grant to DAP Health to support the renovation and rehabilitation of the Pharmacy and Dental Clinic located at “The Center,” 590 Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Borrego Springs. The planned upgrades will modernize and improve the facility, ensuring continued access to vital health services for […]