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Help Our Community Thrive
At the CRA, children learn to swim, teens find a place to belong, and neighbors stay active and connected. Your generosity helps make these opportunities available to people of all ages throughout Central Berkshire County.
Your gift supports quality programs, provides financial assistance for families, and helps care for the spaces our community shares.
Donor Information: Community Recreation Association, Inc.
Federal Tax ID (EIN): 04-6069150
Your support helps provide dependable childcare, free youth programming, opportunities to stay active, and financial assistance that makes participation possible for more families. It also helps maintain our facilities so they remain safe and welcoming.
Every gift helps sustain the CRA and the people who depend on it.
Your Gift Makes a Difference
Make a One-Time Gift
A gift of any amount helps support the programs, services, and spaces our community relies on. Give online using the button below.
Donate with Venmo
You can make a donation through Venmo at @daltoncra.
If you would like a receipt, please email support@daltoncra.org with your name and donation details.
Give by Check
Please make your check payable to Community Recreation Assciation, Inc., and mail it to:
Community Recreation Association
400 Main St.
Dalton, MA 01226
Please include your name and mailing address so we can acknowledge your gift.
Become a Monthly Supporter
A monthly gift provides dependable support throughout the year. Your ongoing generosity helps us plan ahead, respond to families’ needs, and keep programs accessible.Choose a monthly amount that works for you. Every recurring gift makes a difference.
Choose a monthly amount that works for you:
$10/month – Helps cover supplies and snacks
$25/month – Supports financial aid for youth programs
$50/month – Helps fund a child’s participation over time
$100/month – Sustains meaningful access for multiple youth
Additional Ways to Support the CRA
Gifts of Stock or Securities
Support the CRA through a gift of stock or other securities. Please contact us for transfer instructions before arranging your gift.
Gifts from an IRA
An IRA charitable gift may be an option for eligible donors. Your financial advisor or IRA administrator can help you explore this giving option.
Donor-Advised Funds
Recommend a grant to the CRA through your donor-advised fund to support our programs and community.
Employer Matching Gifts
Your employer may match your charitable donation. Check with your workplace to see whether you can increase the impact of your gift.
Sponsorship Opportunitites
Sponsor a CRA program, event, or initiative. We’ll work with you to find an opportunity that reflects your interests and supports our community.
For questions about these giving options, contact Executive Director Ariana Massery at amassery@daltoncra.org.
Leave a Legacy for the CRA
For more than 100 years, the CRA has been a place where children discover new interests, families build connections, and neighbors come together. A planned gift can help ensure those opportunities continue for generations to come.
You do not need to be a major donor to leave a meaningful legacy. Gifts of every size can support the CRA’s future.
What Is a Planned Gift?
A planned gift, sometimes called a legacy gift, is a gift arranged as part of your financial or estate plans. Common options include leaving a gift through your will or trust, or naming the CRA as a beneficiary.
Start a Conversation
Whether you are exploring your options or have already included the CRA in your plans, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.
Contact Executive Director Ariana Massery at amassery@daltoncra.org to discuss your intentions or request information for your attorney or financial advisor. There is no obligation to make a commitment.
The CRA does not provide legal, tax, or financial advice. Please consult your own advisor when considering a planned gift.
A gift in your Will or Trust
You can designate a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or a portion of what remains after other gifts.
A Retirement Account Beneficiary Designation
You can name the CRA as a beneficiary of an IRA or another retirement account.
A Life Insurance Beneficiary Designation
You can name the CRA as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy.
A Donor-Advised Fund Legacy Designation
Ask your donor-advised fund sponsor about directing all or part of your remaining fund balance to the CRA after your lifetime.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can give online, set up a monthly donation, use Venmo, or mail a check. For stock gifts, IRA gifts, donor-advised funds, sponsorships, or planned giving, please contact Ariana Massery at amassery@daltoncra.org.
Legal name: Community Recreation Association, Inc.
Federal tax ID: 04-6069150
Mailing address: 400 Main Street, Dalton, MA 01226
Online donations receive an email receipt. For help with an acknowledgment, or to request a receipt for a gift made another way, contact support@daltoncra.org.
Yes. Contact our Office Manager at support@daltoncra.org or (413) 684-0260, extension 210, for assistance.
No. Legacy gifts of every size help sustain the CRA’s programs and facilities for future generations.
You are not required to notify us, but we hope you will. Sharing your intentions gives us the opportunity to thank you and better understand your wishes. Please let Ariana know if you prefer to remain anonymous.
Many arrangements, including gifts in a will and beneficiary designations, can be updated. Your attorney, financial advisor, or account provider can explain the requirements for your arrangement.
Yes. All transactions are encrypted and processed through trusted, secure payment providers like Stripe and Venmo.
Yes, we regularly share updates, stories, and results so you can see the difference you’re making.
Thank You for Supporting the CRA
Your generosity helps keep the CRA a welcoming place to learn, play, stay active, and connect. We are grateful for your support today and for the future you help make possible.
