“CATA stretches every gift” Why Carol and Michael Riordan are proud to be CATA donors Looking for a local organization to get involved with, Carol and Michael Riordan hoped to find one that reflected their values. When they learned about CATA from the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, they knew they’d found something special. After doing some research, they decided to make a gift. And soon afterward, Margaret, CATA’s Executive Director, invited them to visit a dance workshop. “Watching CATA artists dancing, seeing their enthusiasm and joy, and the integrity of the staff and teaching artists— I was blown away.” Seeing how their gift made a difference turned Carol and Michael into CATA believers. “Creativity is a human characteristic, it’s not constrained by disability. CATA lives that.”
Since then, Carol and Michael have seen their support in action across the community. And they like knowing that their support is going a long way to make a difference for CATA artists. “CATA’s small and lean. They stretch every resource. Nothing goes to waste. I really admire that. This is an organization that’s truly focused on its artists and serving the community. Everything CATA does is towards that end. And they accomplish so much.” For anyone thinking of making a donation, Carol says: “Giving to CATA has a real impact
on a real person. You’re giving each CATA artist a sense of pride, of being respected. I can’t think of a nicer gift than that.”
t You make it possible for CATA artists like Sarah (United Cerebral Palsy of Berkshire County) to tap into their creative spirit.
