Testimonials
Each year as the Berges Family Foundation supports local nonprofits, we see the difference our funding makes right down to each child, policeman, veteran, and cultural arts community, and feel humbled and grateful to be able to help. We hope these testimonials will inspire you to get involved, give, share, and make a difference in someone else’s life.
“The future of our region, state and nation is dependent upon our ability to produce a diverse and skilled STEM workforce for the 21st century… programs such as Learn 2 Earn, supported by the Berges Family Foundation, is helping to develop the pipeline necessary to meet that need.”
“The Berges’s are champions of a controversial and critical niche serving young people. Because of their involvement and generosity, we’ve been able to take on exciting new projects and open the world of theater to those who may not have ever had a chance to enjoy theater before.”
“The Berges Family Foundation was an early contributor to L2E and a strong proponent of the program from the very beginning. Their vision and generous support has been instrumental in tying together various elements and activities promoting STEM among younger learners. The Foundation is bringing together the various sponsoring organizations and educational institutions under the umbrella of L2E, which ultimately aims to assist and encourage students across our region to pursue STEM education and careers.”
“The Berges Family Foundation chaired our 2018 Spring Gala and put in place a challenge grant which brought a wealth of new and increased support for Opera Theatre. They leveraged their support for more support and created an impact that was incredible. Their multi-year commitment and next generation fund support new productions annually, bringing national attention to St. Louis. We are forever grateful.”
“Our newest state of the art training system simply would not have been possible without the generosity of the Berges Family Foundation. We are very grateful for this gift which will make a positive impact on police capabilities in our region for years to come.”
“We remain grateful for all The Berges Family Foundation is doing to support us, and the St. Louis Community. The list of their generous supportive efforts is long; we cannot give our thanks enough for their efforts.”
“Jim and Cathy are truly dedicated to making St. Louis a great place to live, visit, and invest – now and in the future. Their generous support of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra endowment provides us with the ability to strengthen and build our mission and our value to our community. Their generous support is critical and lasting. For that, we are so very grateful.”
“We cannot thank the Berges family enough for their support of COCA, which in turn, supports our youth and our community greatly. Miles and Malik and all of their fellow dance and theatre students look forward to performing on the Berges Family Theatre stage when it opens in 2020!”
“The Berges Family Foundation made a commitment of resources and inspired other philanthropists to help launch this school. Thanks to their tremendous efforts, Hawthorn opened its doors in 2015 to 120 young women. Aligned with our mission, the Berges Family Foundation will help us strengthen the pipeline of STEM-educated young women entering the St. Louis workforce.”
“The Berges Family Foundation Innovation Center has given Marian the learning space we need to keep up with our students. Their abilities and desires for creation and application were outstripping our facility. The new space will grow with them, challenging both students and teachers to reach their full potential. Marian Girls are world-changers and we want to thank those who gave them access to the tools, resources, and experiences they need to change the world by supporting the center.”
“We are so fortunate to have the Berges Family Foundation support! With their investment, we’ve added new staff, but more importantly, we have already added almost 60 new children to our program.”
“Opened in 2016, the Berges Family Program Center was made possible by a generous gift from the Berges Family Foundation. Last year, more than 4,300 girls of all ages attended a program held in the Berges Family Program Center, a dedicated space to participate in STEM, Money Management, health, and other programs. In recognition of their generosity, we gratefully presented the Berges Family Foundation the 2018 Individual Legacy Builder Award.”
“Ranken Jordan is able to fulfill its dream of being able to provide more hope and more healing, thanks to the Berges family. The timing of the Berges family’s gift was during a make-or-break moment for our growth. Because of their support, we are so grateful that we are able to take in more children and young adults.”
“We are beyond thankful for the Berges Family Foundation’s support. They have openly shared their time, wealth of knowledge, monetary gifts, and expertise to help us grow. We wouldn’t be where we are today without them and countless children would be suffering the effects of uncorrected vision.”
“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.”
— Charles Dickens
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