PLEASE CONSIDER SECOND STAGE | AMHERST IN YOUR ANNUAL GIVING PLAN
As we approach the end of the calendar year, please accept our invitation to help us continue serving our community with your financial gift to our annual fund. With your donation, we are able to continue general operations, programming, and maintenance.
Some of the programming we will continue in the coming year will include:
SECOND STAGE | AMHERST ALSO PROVIDES A RELIABLE, AFFORDABLE SPACE FOR NEIGHBORS WHO ARE SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS. SOME OF THESE ENTREPRENEURS AND ARTISTS LET US KNOW WHY SECOND STAGE IS WORTHY OF YOUR SUPPORT: |
"[Second Stage] offers a cultural outlet for entertainment while also being home to local small businesses which provide benefits to the community. It has provided me with a sunny and peaceful studio space at an affordable rate. Our leased relationship has helped us stay in business and includes amenities which keep us comfortable. ... It offers a venue for local artists in theater, music, and the arts. Our community benefits from the cultural experience and enjoys creative expression.”
- John Kortmulder 
“I love that it’s a unique space filled with kind, eclectic people. An affordable and private space that allows me to focus on improving care to the first responder community. I’ve even made referrals that got tenants accepted. For mental health therapy, yoga for all, coffee/hot chocolate for all. It’s a place that brings community together and supports affordable rental space for business to provide needed services to the health of the community.”
- Christina Ferrell 
"I used to work from my home – I now have an actual art studio, a real creative space to call my own, the space to house all I need. I have always painted alone, so I especially enjoy the energy, laughter, yoga classes, coffee shop...the camaraderie of it all. It has something for all ages. It has given me an audience and offers support and technology, and the other tenants help each other. We can give people a chance in all aspects of art, to showcase themselves. Second Stage is a popular hub for the Amherst community, a meeting place that serves the community and keeps us all together. I recommend Second Stage Amherst to everyone!"
- Ken Templeton 
“I fell in love with Second Stage the first time I drove up to the building to meet with a colleague whose office is above Baine's Books & Coffee shop. She shared with me about the available office space next to hers. I couldn't believe how perfect the space was, and then when I learned about the history and mission of Second Stage, I knew I wanted to be a part of this special community. Second Stage gave me the opportunity to go from a primarily virtually based therapy practice to an in-person space where I can provide therapy, offer auriculotherapy, parenting classes, nonviolent communication classes, mindfulness classes, and kundalini yoga classes. I used to dream of having a holistic organization that offered mental health support, massage, art, and yoga, and was community focused - and here it already exists! What a community treasure, and it needs just that, to be treasured and cared for so that people for many years to come can benefit from all Second Stage has to offer.”
- Shimila Keenum 
“What I love most about Second Stage is its environment, warm and inviting architecture, and location. It’s a great place, location wise, to house my business. I would recommend Second Stage to anyone with a small business in need of a small studio, because it has provided me with an affordable one. The rent is affordable, and the organization has plans for the future. The future I envision for Second Stage is an increased attendance for programs, participation, and funding for events. Encouraging others to donate to support the Amherst community and the arts is what makes it worth it.” - Lani Barovick
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