Girlfriend Factor

06/03/2026

To the Spring 2026 ADN Graduating Class from the College of the Desert Nursing Program! ✨ 💙

The Pinning Ceremony was a beautiful celebration of dedication, perseverance, compassion, and achievement. Out of 90 graduates, we are especially proud to celebrate seven remarkable recipients:

🎓 Maritza Avila
🎓 Amanda Azar
🎓 Francine Garza
🎓 Lorena Herrera
🎓 Luz Medina
🎓 Valeria Ortiz
🎓 Erica Solis

A special congratulations to Francine Garza, recipient of the Florence Nightingale Award, an honor recognizing exceptional compassion, leadership, and commitment to excellence in nursing. 🕯️🩺

Several graduates shared heartfelt words about the impact of Girlfriend Factor along their educational journey, and we are so honored to have been part of their success story.

We wish each of these new nurses continued success as they begin their careers caring for others and making a difference in our communities. 💐🩺

05/06/2026

For 20 years, GFF has invested in local women, and the impact reaches far beyond the classroom.

Many of the women we’ve supported have gone on to care for others in the most meaningful ways, including nursing and healthcare. 💛

As we kick off National Nurses Week, we’re proud to celebrate the women who turn education into action, compassion, and community impact every single day.

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04/13/2026

GFF has been nominated for Nonprofit of the Year at the 2026 Business Awards by the Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce! 🏆

Help us bring home the WIN as we celebrate 20yrs of impact in the Coachella Valley!!

👉 Vote for us here: https://alisawilliams.wufoo.com/forms/2026-business-awards-voting/

03/27/2026

Tikva was once a GoGirl! Grant recipient. With support from GFF, she earned not just one, but TWO nursing degrees. She currently is an Assistant Manager & Educator in a Cardiothoracic ICU & now she’s giving back!

This is what makes our mission come full circle.

For 20 years, GFF has believed in one simple but powerful idea:
✨ If you want to change the world, educate a woman. ✨

When you support Tikva’s run, you not only support women but you become a part of the next success story!

Click the link to help Tikva cross the finish line! 🏃‍♀️‍➡️
👉 https://www.gofundme.com/f/262-for-the-girls-first-marathon-for-the-girlfriend-factor?attribution_id=sl:01dac7db-c34d-45d9-88fa-e5f9837f8836&lang=en_US&ts=1774483162&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp17_control-amp20_t2&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

03/20/2026

Today is Certified Nurses Day! 🩺

After 50 incredible years as an RN, Flora Haus proves that retirement is just the “next phase.” From serving as a Navy nurse during the Vietnam era to leading in healthcare and advancing geriatric research at Cedars-Sinai, her impact is truly inspiring.

She holds ANCC certifications in Gerontology and as an Advanced Nurse Executive, and continues to give back through AARP and as a board member of The Girlfriend Factor, she has also taken on the role of mentoring our recipients on their educational journeys.

Happy Certified Nurses Day to Flora and all the amazing certified nurses making a difference every day! 💙

03/17/2026

Fashion Week El Paseo was a success! ✨ Thank you to everyone who stopped by to support us, we truly appreciate it!

🎟️We still have a few unclaimed raffle prizes, so be sure to check your tickets to see if you’re a winner 👀🎉

03/09/2026

✨We’re so excited to share that we are once again the beneficiaries for Fashion Week El Paseo on Monday, March 16th!

Join us for an incredible evening of fashion, community, and giving back. If you haven’t secured your seat for the show yet, there’s still time! 💫

Grab your tickets here: https://fashionweekelpaseo.com/purchase-tickets/

We can’t wait to see you there for a stylish night! 💫


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02/25/2026

02/23/2026

✨🌴 With Gratitude — Thank You to Our Incredible Supporters 🌴✨ Club Cabana would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors, partners, and community leaders. We are deeply grateful for your support of The Girlfriend Factor and our mission to provide educational scholarships for local women.

🌺 Club Cabana Sponsors

Gilda Kaplan &
Lani & Michael Kessler
Flora Haus
June Ramsey
Perry Zeigler / UBS Financial Services Group
CDTA College of Law
Health Insurance Network
Nancy B. Levine
KHA Architects
Marge Dodge
Jerry Dunn
Chrissy’s on El Paseo

🌴 In-Kind Sponsors

News Channel 3
Connoisseur Media
Ozel Jewelers of Palm Desert
Vivid Staging Solutions
Xpress Graphics
Lilies Palm Springs
The Shops at Palm Desert
Fantasy Springs Casino
Chef Noel Madden
Canyon Printing

🎤 A special thank you to our Master of Ceremonies, Alex Solowitz, for bringing energy and charisma to the evening.

🌟 And heartfelt appreciation to our past Cabana Boys in attendance:
John Patrick Dolan (2016)
Troy Kudlac (2020)
Blair Armstrong (2025)
Stuart Davis (2025)
German Samayoa (2025)

Your partnership, generosity, and belief in this mission help change lives.

❤️

02/23/2026

Here’s more from an unforgettable Club Cabana night. 🌴✨ So much energy, generosity, and joy in one room. Grateful to be part of a community that shows up for local women and believes in the power of education.

Still smiling about this one. 💛