“For too long we have been silent and not standing up. No more. Every night I think how I want things to change so your kids don’t have to experience the injustice that has gone on. We have to make a change for the next generation.”
– Tyler Gerth
Vision Statement
Building Equal Bridges, The Tyler Gerth Foundation exists to carry on the name and legacy of Tyler Gerth. Fueled by our core values of unification, education, and collaboration, we seek to create a more equitable world for the next generation, paved by those driven and determined to make it so.
Upcoming Events
Building Equal Bridges
Tyler Gerth Gala
Tyler Gerth Art Gala and Auction. This Fundraiser will be hosted at Kentucky Science Center located in Downtown Louisville on February 28th from 7-10pm. You will have the opportunity to participate in the silent and with exclusivity of live auction items including limited edition prints of Tyler's portfolio . All proceeds go to The Building Equal Bridges, The Tyler Gerth's Foundation, directly benefiting Partnerships and Projects such as, The Building Equal Bridges Tyler Gerth '11 Memorial Scholarship, through Tyler's Alma Mater Trinity High School. The University of Kentucky Tyler Gerth Student Prize Through Tyler's College Alma Mater University of Kentucky. With Tyler's deep connection with nature and photography we have The Tyler Gerth Memorial Photography Contest with Olmsted Parks Conservancy. Along with other community partnerships the Tyler Gerth Foundation is continuing our efforts in "making change for the next generation." as Tyler stated. We look forward to an evening of celebrating Tyler's life, legacy, and photography. Wine, beer and food to be served. Cash Bar available.