#GivingTuesday is a global giving movement that has been built by individuals, families, organizations, businesses and communities in countries around the world. Millions of people have come together to support and champion the causes they believe in and the communities in which they live. We'd love to welcome you to our Second Stage family. Please contact Penny at 434.941.0997 or contact@secondstageamherst.org for more info.
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Second Stage | Amherst recognizes the importance of building relationships with our community!
Over the past 2 years, Second Stage has helped hundreds of families in Amherst County. In 2018, with a grant from Centra Foundation, we helped children learn about good nutrition through our Movies on the Menu program. Children came to Second Stage on 5 consecutive Saturday mornings to see a movie with a food based theme (Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Ratatouille, etc). Following the movie, we fed a nourishing lunch related to the movie. We then sent the kids home with the recipe and ingredients to make the dish at home with their families. This summer, with another grant from Centra Foundation, we created Second Helping as a way to help our neighbors who might not have access to fresh food. At the end of the day at each Thursday Farmers' Market, we purchased food that our vendors had remaining, and then distributed that food through Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Blue Ledge Meals on Wheels, and the New Prospect Baptist Church Food Bank Ministry. This not only helped the recipients of the fresh food, it also put extra money in the pockets of our local farmers, growers, and makers. And we're already gearing up for 2020! In May, we'll be hosting the first annual Amherst EATs Dinner. We'll be offering small businesses and non-profits an opportunity to share their dreams with an audience over dinner. The audience will then vote on their favorite presentation. The winner will receive a check for $1000 and the runner-up will receive $500. During Youth Art Month (March), we have an art show displaying art created by students in all of the Amherst County Schools. This spring, a visit from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts' ArtMobile added to our festivities. Our community outreach isn't limited to specific events! Second Stage is also home to 10 small businesses and Baine's Books & Coffee's Amherst location. Our affordable rent and reliable internet make it a great place to gather. We also have spaces for rent for special events like birthday parties, fundraisers, and weddings! Our events include film series, concerts, and Summer Stage, our summer theatre and art camp for kids. We hope you'll support us. Together, we can do great things! 
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To donate, please click the Donate button above, or send a check to:
Second Stage Amherst P.O. Box 342 Amherst, VA 24521 We're also looking for volunteers! Please consider helping us hang fliers at neighborhood businesses, take tickets at events, or help us in a million ways! For more information on volunteering, please call Penny at 434.941.0997 or email to Contact@SecondStageAmherst.org Our Wish List
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Second Stage | Amherst is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. So if you would like to contribute to this center for creativity and community, checks can be written to Second Stage | Amherst. Your donations will be tax deductible.
There are various ways you can donate monetarily to our restoration and general operating costs.
There are various ways you can donate monetarily to our restoration and general operating costs.
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Gifts by check:
Checks can be written to Second Stage Amherst or SSA and mailed to: Second Stage | P. O. Box 342 | Amherst, VA 24521 Gifts by debit/credit card:
Second Stage can receive donations through PayPal (click Donate link below) Any donations will automatically be directed to Second Stage's account. |
Gifts of stock or securities:
A brokerage account to accept gifts of stock or other securities has been established at Scott & Stringfellow/BB&T in Lynchburg, VA. The preferred minimum gift for this service is $1000. To make a gift, please contact Chad Waterworth at 434- 846-2711.
A brokerage account to accept gifts of stock or other securities has been established at Scott & Stringfellow/BB&T in Lynchburg, VA. The preferred minimum gift for this service is $1000. To make a gift, please contact Chad Waterworth at 434- 846-2711.
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Remember, when you shop on Amazon, Second Stage can receive .5% of your qualifying purchases!
In order to sign up as a supporter of Second Stage, click the link to the left. You will be taken to the SSA Amazon page. Bookmark that page for future entries to Amazon, and the company will make a donation for any qualifying purchases! |
