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MEASURE J COMMUNITY INITIATED
PROJECTS APPLICATION FORM
Name of Applicant: Ellen Goodman
Date Submitted: 9/27/2024
Applicant Type: Non-Profit Organization
Name of Organization: The Foundation for Palm Springs Unified School District
If yes, provide IRS ID#
Tell us about your project:
1.Project Name: The Ricards Center for the Arts
2.Project Address: 2248 Ramon Rd, Palm Springs
3.Project Type: Grant
4.This project improves: Business Community, Educational Services, Historic
Preservation, Public Art, Sustainability/Conservation, Technology, The Economy,
Tourism
5. What demographic(s) does this project serve?
Children/Students, Entire Palm Springs Community
6. Estimated project cost: $350,000.00
7. Short description of proposed project.
The Richards Center for the Arts at Palm Springs High School urgently needs
audio/tech upgrades to enhance its performance capabilities. This project will
improve the acoustics, audio clarity, and overall theatrical and musical experience for
performers and audiences alike, ensuring top-quality productions and events in this
legendary venue. The project also supports the City of Palm Springs’ mission of
fostering arts and culture in the community. The current aging sound system
struggles to meet modern standards, forcing local nonprofits and groups to rent
equipment, a costly expense that jeopardizes their funding efforts. Upgrading
the sound system will ensure a state of the art experience for both large and small
organizations, including school productions. The necessary enhancements
would secure the theater's role as a critical community-based
venue for the next 15 years, benefiting residents, tourists and the entire Palm
Springs community.
Applicant’s information:
Name of Contact Person: Ellen Goodman
Contact Person’s Phone Number:(760) 416-8455
Contact Person’s Email Address: egoodman@psusd.us