“There are those events in our lives - so artfully curated, so clearly constructed with intentionality, tenderness and passion, so overall stunning – that they become the event we compare all other events to. An Evening for the Great Lakes stands out as one of those experiences for me. Everywhere I turned, from the musicians, to the poetry, to the tastefully curated foods, to the wine, to the wildly beautiful setting, I felt I was being invited into a truly special and rare world. When a thunderstorm rolled in and the musicians played on in one of the most gorgeous barns I have ever seen, I could tell by the ease and awe on everyone’s faces that they felt it, too. Jenny and the other collaborators didn’t just organize an event. They organized a collaboration between individuals, communities, and beliefs. I know absolutely nothing about the work that must happen behind the scenes to make something like what I witnessed possible, but it’s clear Jenny must have some kind of magic to know just who to connect, where to connect them, how to weave those invisible threads that create, ultimately, a feeling of togetherness within a collaborative space.”

— Jaimien Delp, Award-winning poet and Founder of The Dreamers Desk

"With the generous donation of a percentage of ticket sales, Laurie Berkner and the Laurie Berkner Band helped to keep a much-needed community park and garden in South LA safe, healthy, and vibrant. Garden beds were reinforced and prepped for new gardeners, seeds and seed starters were distributed to the community, the park and garden were maintained and watered and free programming such as art workshops and nutrition courses as well as musical and cultural performances were delivered. This generous donation helps to create a safe, green community hub with access to fresh food for residents hit hard by historic disinvestment."

— Michele McRae, Development Director, Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust

"The New Hampshire Children’s Trust is so appreciative of the support from Twinkle Arts for Good and Laurie Berkner for selecting us as the beneficiary of Laurie’s two concerts at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord, NH this October. Not only did we receive an amazing donation of $1,160 from ticket sales, we also were given the opportunity to be present at the concert and connect with families and children attending Laurie’s show and share with them the work of NH Children’s Trust. This support will help to strengthen families and build resilient communities across New Hampshire."

— Kat Challis, Development Director, New Hampshire Children’s Trust

"Twinkle Arts for Good and the Laurie Berkner Band are helping provide life-changing care to children, empowering them with the transformative gift of mobility. Mobility is more than movement, it's a human right."

— Gabriella Mueller Evrard, A Leg To Stand On

"Your support allows PAW Team to fulfill its mission to save lives, alleviate suffering, and keep pets and people together by providing free veterinary care to the pets of people who are experiencing houselessness or extreme poverty. Your generous gift of $448.00 can cover the cost of a necessary vaccine package for 25 pets!”

— Nicole Perkins, Portland Animal Welfare Team

"It’s exciting that such a lovely family musician and band believes in making our environment safe and healthy for next generations. We are growing the number of protected spaces in Baltimore together! Thanks again for all you do to support this work and may your music and love of community and kids continue to inspire!”

— Katie Lautar, Baltimore Green Space