WHAT: SunLine Transit Agency and JFK Memorial Foundation will unveil a custom-wrapped "Butterfly Bus" honoring the Ophelia Program, a local youth mentorship initiative that empowers young teens through leadership development, confidence building, mentorship and educational opportunities.
The vibrant bus wrap features butterfly imagery symbolizing growth, transformation and empowerment and highlights community leaders and Ophelia alumnae whose lives have been impacted by the program.
The unveiling reflects SunLine's ongoing commitment to supporting organizations and initiatives that strengthen the Coachella Valley through highly visible community partnerships.
WHEN:
TODAY: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
11:30 a.m.
Ribbon Cutting & Butterfly Bus Unveiling
Immediately Following:
Presentation During SunLine Board Meeting
WHERE:
SunLine Transit Agency Headquarters – North Side of the Administration Building
32-505 Harry Oliver Trail
Thousand Palms, CA 92276
WHO:
• Mona Babauta, CEO/General Manager, SunLine Transit Agency
• Peter Sturgeon, CEO, JFK Memorial Foundation
• Representatives of the Ophelia Program
• Community leaders featured on the bus wrap
• Ophelia alumnae and supporters
PHOTO/VIDEO OPPORTUNITIES:
• Official ribbon cutting ceremony
• First public unveiling of the Butterfly Bus
• Remarks from SunLine and JFK Memorial Foundation leadership
• Community leaders and program participants
• Bus wrap featuring local women leaders and Ophelia alumna
WHY:
The Butterfly Bus serves as a moving tribute to the young women whose lives have been transformed through the Ophelia Program and highlights a partnership dedicated to expanding mentorship, educational opportunities and community engagement throughout the Coachella Valley.