Impact Grant Video
January Coachella Valley Spotlight recipient: LifeStream Blood Bank
January’s Coachella Valley Spotlight Recipient is LifeStream Blood Bank. LifeStream Blood Bank’s mission is to help save lives by connecting donors and patients through the gift of blood. They are an exclusive blood bank for all Coachella Valley hospitals. LifeStream Blood Bank plans to use the $25,000 grant from the Berger Foundation to purchase medical equipment,
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December Coachella Valley Spotlight recipient: The Salvation Army Cathedral City Corps
December’s Coachella Valley Spotlight Recipient is The Salvation Army Cathedral City Corps. The Salvation Army is an international movement that’s an evangelical part of the Universal Christian Church. Their message is based on the Bible and that is ministry is motivated by the love of God. Their mission is also to preach the gospel of Jesus
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Boo 2 Bullying puts Coachella Valley Spotlight grant towards enhancing school presentations
Every month we bring you coverage of the Coachella Valley Spotlight grant. Today, we take a look at “Boo 2 Bullying.” Eye on the Desert’s Caitlin Thropay visited the nonprofit during one of their presentations to a local elementary school to see how they are using their Berger dollars. “We’ve already reached over 11,250 kids
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October Coachella Valley Spotlight Recipient: Animal Samaritans
October’s Coachella Valley Spotlight Recipient is Animal Samaritans. Animal Samaritans is a nonprofit that is more than just an animal shelter and a place to adopt a furry friend, they believe in the healing power of animal-human connections. The $25,000 grant from the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation will go towards their Humane Education
Continue ReadingSeptember Coachella Valley Spotlight Recipient: Volunteers in Medicine
September’s Coachella Valley Spotlight Recipient is Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine. CVVIM is the only no-charge clinic providing healthcare to medically underserved Coachella Valley residents. Volunteers in Medicine work to provide healthcare services to low-income, adult residents of the Coachella Valley who are uninsured or who can’t afford to access their insurance. The $25,000 grant
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