Offices for Nonprofit Protecting Local Mountains Close Amid Government Shutdown
The offices for Friends of the Desert Mountains, a nonprofit that partners with the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, have closed due to the ongoing government shutdown.
Leadership with the nonprofit stated that this is the first time a shutdown has resulted in staff needing to vacate its offices, located at the mouth of Highway 74 in Palm Desert.
The nonprofit reported that the shutdown has led to reduced donations due to canceled programs and lost income from the inability to operate its gift shop.
Other programs, such as upcoming anniversaries for the monument, could also be canceled if funding is not restored in the coming weeks.
News Channel 3 is speaking with Friends' Executive Director to detail the impacts the shutdown is having on the nonprofit's operation.
Author's summary: Nonprofit offices closed due to government shutdown.