We were honored to take part in About Families, Inc.’s 18th Annual Fall Festival at SilverRock Park, a beloved event that brings families together each year. With more than 75 vendors, activities for all ages, and a full lineup of community partners, the festival serves as an important reminder of how powerful it is when local organizations come together to support families.

All three of our mentors spent the day exploring the festival with their program youth, who enjoyed everything from face painting and hoola hooping to the mini petting zoo and pony rides. Events like this help create meaningful experiences for our youth and their families, strengthening relationships while also connecting them to resources that support health, learning, and wellbeing.

This year’s festival was made possible thanks to the generosity of sponsors including Supervisor Manuel Perez, RAP Foundation, Desert Care Network, Desert Oasis, Irene W. & Guy L. Anderson Children’s Foundation, Justin & Sarye Smith Real Estate, Equity Union Real Estate, First 5 Riverside County, Burrtec, Gonstead Family Chiropractic, IEHP, and DesiStrong. Their support helps ensure that families across the Coachella Valley can gather each year for a day of fun, connection, and community pride.

We’re grateful to About Families, Inc. for inviting us to be part of this year’s celebration and for creating a space where families can learn, grow, and thrive together.