Would you like to help feed local families and support local farmers?
Consider making a donation to our Second Helping Program!
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Second Stage | Amherst recognizes the importance of building relationships with our community.
Over the past few 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. In 2019, 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 of the weekly Farmers Market, we purchase food that our vendors have 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. This year the Second Helping Program was awarded an $11,200 grant from the Amherst County Economic Development Agency (EDA). In addition to a $1,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation earlier this season, and donations from local businesses and individuals, the EDA grant helps ensure the continuation of the program through the end of the 2020 market season and give us a head start on next year's program. Our community outreach isn't limited to specific events. Second Stage is also home to 10 small businesses and the Amherst location of Baine's Books & Coffee. Our affordable rent and reliable internet make it a great place to gather. We also have space to 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 local businesses, take tickets at events or in any number of other ways. For more about volunteering, please contact 434.941.0997 or SecondStageAmherst@gmail.com. Our Wish List• A baby changing table
• 8' banquet tables (folding, light white) • Staples gift cards (for office supplies) • Amazon gift cards • Walmart gift Cards • Volunteers and equipment to wax floors in the Main Hall and the coffee shop Please contact 434.941.0997 or SecondStageAmherst@gmail.com. 
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Second Stage | Amherst is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and contributions are 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" and mailed to: Second Stage | P. O. Box 342 | Amherst, VA 24521 Gifts by debit/credit card:
Second Stage can receive donations through PayPal. Simply click the Donate tab below. |
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, 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, contact Chad Waterworth at 434-846-2711.
Support Second Stage when you shop on Amazon:
Please consider ordering through Amazon's Smile program the next time you shop. Second Stage receives a small percentage of your total order – at no extra cost to you. Simply click the Smile.Amazon tab below. You will be taken to our Amazon page. Bookmark that page for future entries to Amazon, and the company will make a donation for any qualifying purchases!
Please consider ordering through Amazon's Smile program the next time you shop. Second Stage receives a small percentage of your total order – at no extra cost to you. Simply click the Smile.Amazon tab below. You will be taken to our Amazon page. Bookmark that page for future entries to Amazon, and the company will make a donation for any qualifying purchases!
Please contact us at 434.941.0997 or SecondStageAmherst@gmail.com for more information about giving.
