One of the many reasons why Berger Rental Communities is unique in the property management world is because we realize that property management has very little to do with apartments, and has everything to do with the amazing people who make their homes in these apartments. We are grateful to have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of our incredible residents. We are able to create positive experiences for our residents because the 80 people who manage the company and our communities do not work as 80 individuals, but as a team. While one person can make a big difference, we feel that our community of over 3,400 residents and employees can make an enormous difference. Because of this, in early September, we began a company wide fundraiser for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer. As of today, we have raised $6,600 for the foundation!

      Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation emerged from a front yard lemonade stand of cancer patient Alexandra “Alex” Scott (1996-2004). At the age of 4, Alex announced that she wanted to hold a lemonade stand to raise money to help fund a cure for all children with cancer. Since Alex held that first stand, the Foundation bearing her name, a registered 501(c)3 charity, has evolved into a national fundraising movement that has raised more than $25 million towards fulfilling Alex’s dream of finding a cure, funding over 80 research projects nationally. We are so proud to be part of a team who will have a direct impact on the research that will one day lead to a cure for childhood cancer.

      On Saturday, October 24th, we hosted Alex’s Lemonade Stands in four locations to raise funds and awareness for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Despite the rain, our events were very successful! Our next Alex’s Lemonade Stand will take place on Monday, November 2nd from 9:00 am – 6:30 pm in State College. We will be in front of the Wal-Mart in the North Atherton shopping center. For more information about our fundraiser, please visit www.rentberger.com.