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.
According to the nonprofit's leadership, 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.
- Less donations are being given due to canceled programs.
- Income has been lost since the nonprofit cannot operate its gift shop.
- Other programs, like upcoming anniversaries for the monument, could also be canceled if funding is not restored.
Friends' Executive Director shared the impacts the shutdown is having on the nonprofit's operation.
No specific quotes were provided.
Author's summary: Nonprofit closes offices due to government shutdown.