Henderson, Nev., (December 23, 2005)—Desert Capital REIT Inc., in partnership with the Sam Boyd Boys & Girls Club, will create a season of smiles as approximately 15 employees distribute over 150 gifts to the children, while presenting a $10,000 check to Kathleen Stenberg, Unit Director, on Friday, December 23 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Sam Boyd Boys & Girls Club is located at 1608 Moser Road in Henderson.

Todd B. Parriott, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Desert Capital REIT Inc., will present the check to Stenberg on behalf of the Sam Boyd Boys & Girls Club during the 2nd Annual Holiday Celebration. The funds are earmarked for ongoing children’s activities at the center and to assist families with their membership fees throughout 2006.

“The Boys & Girls Clubs are a vital component of our community and to be able to work with the Sam Boyd unit, which is near our corporate offices, is a unique opportunity and rewarding experience for our company and its employees,” said Parriott.

In addition to the $10,000 check, Desert Capital REIT Inc.’s employees donated more than 150 toys totaling $2,250 for a total contribution of $12,250 to the local organization.

“We are pleased to have Desert Capital REIT as our partner in this year’s celebration,” said Stenberg. “With their employee participation, children’s gifts donation and unit check presentation, our organization is in a better place due to their commitment to the community.”

With more than 3,700 Boys & Girls Club nationally, The Sam Boyd Boys & Girls Club opened in September 1997 and is one of three units in Henderson serving approximately 80 children per day. Core programs offered by the Club include character and leadership development; education and career development; health and life skills; the arts; and sports, fitness and recreation.

The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Henderson is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

The Clubs are open during hours when kids need a place to go after school and all day during track breaks, school holidays and in the summer. For specific hours, please call (702) 565-6568.

About Desert Capital REIT, Inc.
Desert Capital REIT, Inc., is a Henderson, Nevada-based real estate investment trust that invests in loans to owners and developers of real estate properties. Formed in December 2003, Desert Capital’s portfolio of mortgage loans consists of acquisition and development, construction, commercial property and residential loans. For more information, please call (800) 419-2855 or visit www.desertcapitalreit.com.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction. A written prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, may be obtained from CMC Financial Services, Inc., the dealer-manager of the offering, at 1291Galleria Drive, Suite 210/Henderson, NV 89014. The shares are being offered on a “best efforts” basis through broker-dealers registered with the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. Desert Capital REIT intends to use the net proceeds of the offering to make investments in mortgage loans.

Statements included herein that state the company's or management's intentions, hopes, beliefs, expectations or predictions of the future are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 which by their nature, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. The company’s actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements.

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