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 […]