How Little Gloria Made a BIG Gift to CATA

When seven-year-old Gloria saw the joy and talents of CATA artists in our Annual Performance earlier this year, something sparked in her.

“She loves the arts and she loves engaging with people,” says her mom, Amy. “She was glued to everything happening on stage— cheering the artists on after every act.”

After the show, Gloria was beaming.

“We went out into the lobby and she just blurted it out! She had a crisp $100 bill back home that she’d been saving since Christmas. And she wanted to donate it to CATA.”

Seeing the pride and thrill of CATA artists sharing their talents on stage inspired Gloria to make her first-ever donation.

“There’s so much love and appreciation— and talent and support—at CATA. I’m so happy that this was her first expression of philanthropy.”

A few weeks later Gloria got a card from CATA thanking her for her gift.

“She was just trembling with joy when that came in the mail,” says Amy. “That she was being recognized as a cool person who cares about the world— it was like she had met a celebrity!”

She had a crisp $100 bill that she’d been saving. And she wanted to donate it to CATA.

“Celebrating humanity and the arts is what we’re all about,” says Amy. “And that’s what CATA’s all about, too. Here we are six months later and Gloria’s still glowing about it!”

Will you follow Gloria’s lead? Join her in making a gift to CATA today!