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Dine Out.

Give Back.

Thursday, April 23, 2026

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$200,000+

Raised for Local HIV Care

Through Dining Out For Life Greater Palm Springs 2026, participating restaurants, sponsors, diners, and community members came together to raise more than $220,000 in support of HIV care and services at DAP Health. Every meal shared and every donation made helped expand access to compassionate, affirming care for people in our community.

Dine With Purpose

The concept is simple: local restaurants, bars, and coffee shops donate a generous percentage of their sales to DAP Health — and our community shows up to dine out and do good.

A portion of proceeds supports DAP Health programs and services that remove barriers to care and strengthen access to health care in our community — including prevention, testing, treatment, and supportive services. Dining Out For Life helps fund whole-person HIV care at DAP Health, including primary care, mental health support, and specialized programs and services — because caring for someone means caring for the whole person.

Making a positive impact in your community has never been easier. Dine Out. Give Back. and help strengthen access to care across the Coachella Valley.

This annual fundraiser tells a powerful story about what happens when generous local businesses and a united community come together for health equity. Greater Palm Springs may be one of the smallest participating areas in this national campaign, but thanks to the commitment of local businesses and diners, we’ve been a top-three fundraiser nationwide for the last three years — a level of community support few markets can match.

Don’t forget to support our participating locations year-round. #SupportLocal

Find a participating location
Become a participating location
Volunteer as an ambassador

Community Supporting Community

Celebrating Our 2026 Top 3 Participating Locations

 These three participating locations raised the most money during Dining Out For Life Greater Palm Springs 2026, helping support access to HIV care and services at DAP Health.

Their generosity reflects the power of local businesses, diners, and community members coming together to care for one another.

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Tac/ quila
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Spencer's Restaurant

“Few other events bring DAP Health closer to our tap root of community action. DAP Health was founded on unconditional love and guided by community members who defined and funded solutions to help those in need. I hope the community shares our great sense of pride in being home to the top three fundraising restaurants in North America for the third year in a row.”

— DAP Health CEO David Brinkman

How It Works

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  • Choose a participating restaurant
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  • Dine out on event day 
(or during the window - 
if applicable)
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  • A portion supports DAP Health. At not extra cost to you.

Learn Why Local Restaurants
Support Dining Out For Life

Carousel Bakery & Cafe

Tac/quila

Eight4Nine
Become a participating location

“It is so important for individuals and businesses to give back when and how you are best able. We have supported Dining Out for Life every year since we have owned the hotels. Our team loves it, our guests appreciate it, and we could not be more happy to support the work of DAP Health in serving its valley clients. It is a great event as it gets people out and helps raise awareness while enjoying a delicious meal."

— Sparrows Lodge and Holiday House owner Jeff Brock

wrote in an email to The Desert Sun about the 2019 event

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Support the Businesses That Support Our Community

Dining Out For Life takes place one day each year, but the participating restaurants that support DAP Health serve our community all year long.

We encourage you to continue dining at and supporting the local businesses that help make compassionate HIV care possible in the Coachella Valley.

Dine local. Give local. Help local care thrive.

View All Participating Locations

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Presenting Sponsor

Desert Care Network

Community Partners

Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce (GCVCC)
Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce (PSCC)

Media Sponsors

Connoisseur Media 
The Desert Sun / LocaliQ
GED Magazine 
KGAY 103.1 / Sunny 106.5 Radio
KESQ News Channel 3

NBC Palm Springs 

Palm Springs Life 

The Rage Magazine 

The Standard Magazine

Frequently asked questions

No ticket is required. Simply dine, drink, or order take-out at a participating restaurant on April 23 and your purchase helps support programs and services at DAP Health.

Many restaurants include takeout and/or delivery, but it can vary by location. Please check the restaurant list for details, or ask the restaurant directly before ordering.

Yes – and it’s encouraged. Reservations help restaurants plan staffing and seating. We recommend booking early, especially for popular dinner times.

Participating restaurants donate a percentage of eligible sales from the event to DAP Health. The percentage may vary by restaurant and will be listed on the restaurant list when available.

No. The donation comes from the restaurant’s sales and does not change menu prices.

Yes! You can still make a gift directly to DAP Health here: https://daphealth.org/?form=donate. You can also help by sharing the event with friends, family, and coworkers.

Dining out at a restaurant is not usually a tax-deductible donation. If you make a direct gift to DAP Health, it may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. DAP Health is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Yes. You can:
• Become an event ambassador and help spread the word
• Volunteer to support outreach and day-of visibility
• Encourage your workplace, friends, or community groups to participate
• Share the restaurant list and your dining plans on social media

Restaurants can sign up here: https://daphealth.org/dofl-participant-agreement-form/. A member of our team will follow up with details on participation options, promotional support, and how donations are processed.

Funds raised support DAP Health programs and services that remove barriers to care and strengthen access to health care in our community – including prevention, testing, treatment, and supportive services.

Yes, you can find it HERE.

Watch the 2025 Dining Out for Life Greater Palm Springs coverage on Youtube

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Desert Chat Previews Dining Out For Life
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Dining Out For Life 2025 - Dine out. Give back. Make an impact.

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