CATA supporters Danielle and Dan Stern: is like a beautiful web connecting our community.”

When Danielle and Dan Stern first moved to the Berkshires, a friend invited them to CATA’s Gala & Annual Performance. By the end of the show, their hearts were overflowing: They knew they had found their community.

“Our experience at the CATA gala affirmed that we had chosen the right place to live and raise our family,” say Danielle and Dan. “We knew right away that this was a community that was nurturing, accepting, and loving of all its members.”

“CATA isn’t just a place,” says Danielle. “It’s an ethos. It’s about being seen for your unique, individual gifts and talents—and seeing through a lens of mutual love and respect.”

“At CATA, you enter this world of seeing the way life should be,” she adds. “How we should be treating each other— and how to be in community together.”

“CATA is a reminder of how a beautiful society can function,” says Dan. “We feel grateful to live in a community that supports an organization like CATA—and makes sure it thrives.”

Danielle and Dan see their values reflected in CATA’s work. And that makes them proud to be donors.

“We both come from families that always talked about the importance of giving back—of being part of a community and thinking outside of yourself,” says Dan. “We want to leave the world a better place.”

From their first moments with CATA, they were “swept up in a swirl of joy.” They immediately felt compelled to donate to keep CATA’s work going—from weekly workshops to exhibits, readings, and performances.

“What excites us about being part of CATA is sharing the joy and goodness of their work with others,” says Danielle. “We invite people to the gala every year, to join us in the joy and connection. You can’t help but want to be part of it!”

“People who find their way to CATA have a heart for seeing the best in humanity. CATA is like a beautiful web connecting our community–and we’re so proud to be part of it.”