Old Town Artisan Studios will expand youth arts education through Impact Grant
More valley children will have opportunities to explore their creativity, thanks to a $30,000 Impact Grant from the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation to Old Town Artisan Studios (OTAS). The nonprofit organization plans to expand its Youth Art Outreach Programs, bringing hands-on art experiences to underserved and under-resourced children throughout the Coachella Valley. OTAS […]
Foundation presents grant to Pathfinder Ranch
More Coachella Valley children will experience the confidence-building benefits of summer camp at Pathfinder Ranch thanks to a $25,000 Impact Grant from the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation. The gift will provide approximately 29 summer camp scholarships for youth who might not otherwise have an opportunity to attend Pathfinder Ranch’s overnight camp near Idyllwild. […]
Grant Will Help Food Now Combat Hunger
Grant Will Help Food Now Combat Hunger The H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation awarded a $25,000 Impact Grant to Food Now, which is the Coachella Valley’s largest food pantry. Based in Desert Hot Springs, Food Now serves residents throughout the western valley by providing supplemental food assistance, home deliveries for seniors and disabled individuals, […]
Ronald M. Auen Learning Center Dedicated
After years of planning, fundraising and construction, the Ronald M. Auen Learning Center at the Palm Springs Air Museum is now open to the public following a community dedication. The event honored the legacy of longtime community leader and philanthropist Ronald M. Auen, who was the founding trustee of the Auen Foundation and served as […]
Grant Will Expand Food Access for Students on Local Campus
The H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation awarded a $25,000 Impact Grant to the California State University, San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus to strengthen food access for students experiencing food insecurity. The funds will expand support for the DEN Food Pantry and add a grab-and-go food refrigerator near the campus student center. “Food insecurity can […]
Funds to Help Restore Site-Based Mentoring Programs
Funds will help big brothers big sisters restore site-based mentoring programs The H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation awarded a $25,000 Impact Grant to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert to support the restoration of its site-based mentoring programs at Boys & Girls Clubs in Indio and Coachella. “We are grateful to the Berger […]
Berger Foundation Announces Leadership Changes
The H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation announced leadership changes that reinforce continuity, long-term stewardship, and its commitment to philanthropy across the Coachella Valley and beyond. Through the process of a thoughtful succession plan, Michael B. Rover is now President and CEO of the Berger Foundation. Christopher M. McGuire remains Chairman of the Board. The […]
Reaching Underserved in Desert Hot Springs and Mecca
Funding Expands Outreach to Underserved Families in Desert Hot Springs and Mecca The H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation awarded a $40,000 Impact Grant to Variety Children’s Charity of the Desert to expand outreach and early childhood development services in Mecca and Desert Hot Springs. The funding will help bring critical support directly to families […]