Our Mission and Vision
Our Mission and Vision for Berrien County
We empower Berrien County residents to value arts, culture, and community by investing in film, the skilled trades, and civic education.
Our Mission and Vision
We empower Berrien County residents to value arts, culture, and community by investing in film, the skilled trades, and civic education.
The Future We See
Berrien Connection envisions a future in which all citizens recognize the value of art, culture, and the economic power of creative expression.
Our Mission
Berrien Connection is a charitable and educational organization in Berrien County, Michigan. Its mission is to empower residents to recognize the value of arts, culture, and community by investing in film, the skilled trades, and civic education.
Who We Are
Berrien Connection is a charitable and educational nonprofit organization based in Benton Harbor, Michigan. We connect Berrien County residents to the support, skills, and civic knowledge they need to build stable, creative, and engaged lives. Our work spans four programs: Social Navigation, Skilled Trades, Election Education, and Next Level Berrien.
Where We Invest
Paths into construction careers and youth training centers in historic buildings.
One-on-one help with bills, benefits, jobs, and housing from a navigator.
Countywide esports and TCG tournaments, a sponsored team, and coaching.
Nonpartisan workshops on voting, advocacy, and local leadership.
“A community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm.”
Henrik Ibsen
From An Enemy of the People.
Our Leadership
Meet the people guiding Berrien Connection’s mission and long-term success.