Foundation
Your generosity supports our community
The Roost Lounge in the heart of Coachella Valley isn’t just a place for fun – it’s a community cornerstone. Through The Roost Foundation, the bar supports various nonprofits and charities in the region.
Donations from patrons directly benefit organizations addressing healthcare, education, and more. In addition, funds will go towards The Roost Scholarship, which provides financial aid to individuals seeking education that may not have the means to cover their expenses.
These philanthropic efforts transform the bar into a hub for positive change, proving that inclusivity and
compassion can extend far beyond the dance floor.
Previous events
From the Desert Sun
Cathedral City bar owners mean business when it comes to giving back The Roost Lounge is more than a gathering place; it’s a haven for generosity. By Winston Gieseke/Palm Springs Desert Sun Jeff McDonald, co-owner of The Roost Lounge, runs The Roost Foundation, in Cathedral City, Calif., on April 18, 2024. Jeff McDonald’s career in […]
Christmas Toy Drive 2023
This Christmas was full of GIVING – 2023 Toy Drive benefitted the children of the Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City and provided toys for kids in Cathedral City. 2023 Food Drive benefitted the Cathedral City Senior Center Food Bank and provided much needed food for the pantry. 2023 Board Game Drive benefitted Rio […]
Pretty in Pink 2023
Pretty in Pink during Breast Cancer Awareness month featured an evening with Grammy nominated entertainer Pepper MaShay. The 3-course dinner show started with dinner from Trilussa, and included silent auctions items, as well as a LIVE auction of decorated Bras. The evening capped off with a live performance by Pepper MaShay. All proceeds benefitted Desert […]
Christmas in July Benefit with LINDSEY ALLEY
CHRISTMAS IN JULY benefitting TOOLS FOR TOMORROW will be headlined by LINDSEY ALLEY. Lindsey has been performing in theatre, television and film since the age of six. In 1989, she was cast as a Mouseketeer on the Disney Channel’s ”Mickey Mouse Club,” performing alongside Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Ryan Gosling, Keri Russell, etc. […]
Moulin Rouge Gala
Jeff McDonald and Charles Thomas are honored at the Tools for Tomorrow “Moulin Rouge” Gala for all their charity work they do for the community. (see story on page 1 and 7)
Fill The Subaru
Palm Springs Subaru, The Roost Lounge, and GED Magazine have come together this holiday season to raise funds and toys for the Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City (“BGCCC”). BGCCC needs new vehicles to help reach more children in need of after school programs! There are several fundraisers happening to raise the funds needed […]
Bra Auction comes to The Roost
October 5th is a special Not Your Mam’s Chicken Ranch Dinner Show For reservations please call 760-507-8495. Taking place during the charity show on October 5th, will be a decorated Bra Auction in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The proceeds will benefit Desert Cancer Foundation . See all the rules below…
Christmas in July Raises Over $80k for Arts Education
The Brunch Bunch Move over, snow – water is where it’s at! A squadron of misters flanked your catwalk into The Roost, moistening your approach and whetting your appetite. Once inside, a bevy of beautiful peeps beamed back at you. Everyone hoisted a paddle… Get your mind out of the gutter – they were auction […]
Rio Vista Backpack Donations
The Roost sought donations from its customers and community members, and they gave back! As a result, The Roost was able to donate hundreds of backpacks to Rio Vista Elementary School. The kids at Rio Vista were excited and full of smiles! Thank you to all that donated to the kids! (Photos courtesy of Rio […]
At The Roost, charitable giving is part of the business plan
Palm Springs Unified’s Keisha D Scholarship Fund is but one beneficiary of the lounge’s generosity to our community. Originally published in the Desert Sun By Ellen Goodman Charles Thomas and Jeff McDonald are the owners of The Roost Lounge in the Cathedral City Town Center. “We designed a friendly place that folks love to frequent,” they said. It’s true. Many […]