The competition will raise funds to support the nonprofit's efforts to provide shelter, food and programs for people experiencing homelessness.

The times, it seems, are always a-changin'. And this is proving to be correct even in the world of local philanthropy. While some nonprofits have greatly scaled down their formerly large ...

“I see people from all over — from the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, from Martha’s Village & Kitchen, even farm workers come through the program,” said Israel Huerta, recruiter for CET.