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Your donation can help provide low cost programs for our community.
The Gathering Place for Community, Arts & Education is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all your donations are tax deductible.
At The Gathering Place in Clarks Summit, we work hard to be a warm, welcoming space where everyone feels at home. Our building, a beautifully repurposed old firehouse in the center of town, is where we bring people together through art, education, conversation, and genuine community connection.
Our mission is simple:
We want to inspire creativity, encourage lifelong learning, and nurture a true sense of purpose and belonging.
Everything we do is rooted in that mission.
We offer a little something for everyone. You will find hands-on art workshops, cooking classes, book discussions, concerts, and exhibits showcasing local artists. We are also proud of the programs that support specific community needs, like our Memory Café for individuals living with memory loss and their caregivers, and our Craft & Chat group that gives adults with physical or intellectual disabilities a fun, social place to create and connect. With groups devoted to weaving, writing, songwriting, and open dialogue, there is always something happening inside our doors.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we rely on community support to keep our programs affordable and accessible to all. Through donations and our Friends program, supporters help us sustain everything from art supplies to free concerts to the everyday operations that keep our doors open.
At the end of the day, we are more than an arts and education center. We are a vibrant, community-driven hub that strengthens creativity, connection, and belonging, one class, one conversation, and one gathering at a time.
2026 donor list
Patrons
Hal & Paula Baillie
Dorrance & Susan Belin
1st Lieutenant Michael J. Cleary Fund
Mike & Nancy Dennen
Francine Gallagher
Honesdale National Bank Foundation
Beth Kaplan
Debbie K. McBride
Lee & Emily Rancier
The Waters Family
Partners
Attorney Maura Armezzani Tunis
Saporito, Falcone & Watt, Attorneys-at-Law
Country Values Financial
Janet Crowther
Mort & Sue Fuller
Gretchen Ludders
Knowles Insurance
Kathy Madigan
Sarah W. Marquardt
Kristie & Patrick McMahon
Our Lady of the Snows Church
Trudy & Michael Montella
Sproul Construction
Jean Stark
The Church of Saint Gregory
Supporters
Heather & Warren Acker
Connie Baruffaldi
Sharon Burnham
Bochon Appraisal Service
Diane Calabro
Patricia & Alex Camayd
William Carter & Jamie Strong
Dale Collins, DDS
Lisa Cunningham Fine Art
Judy DeSarro & Robert Snyder
David & Carolyn Elliott
Amy & Jim Fleming
Zoja & Stig Forsberg
Linda Frangos
Jim & Joan Gavigan
C. Beth Giblin
Lynne Girard
Mary Judith & Ronald Grambo
Rose Hanlon
Peter & Kathie Hoffer
HNB Honoring the Volunteerism of Charlie Curtin & Rachel Brummett
Jennings Calvey Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc.
Margi & Bob Kelly
The Khalife Family
Joe Kluck
Sandie LaManna
Ken Lee & Patricia Debon
Millett Real Estate
Mueller Family McDonald’s
In Memory of Ann Rice Thompson
In Memory of Carolyn Smith
John & Nancy Menapace
Sondra Myers
Barbara & Chris Norton
Ostrowski, Beckley & Thorpe, PC
Jack Pittman
Catherine Rachkowski
Cindy Reynolds
Anne & John Rich
Rosario’s Pizzeria
Chas Sandercock
Dr. & Mrs. Harry Schmaltz
Elaine Shepard
Jeanette Stauffer
Joanne & Charles Stetz
Summit Beverage
Bill & DeDe Tersteeg
The Law Office of Ernest D. Preate
The Pines Senior Living
Wayne & Sandy Thorpe
Jim & Jacquie Verano
Robert Watterud
Jill Wetzel
Michael Whitbeck
Carla & Dick Williams
Friends
Abington Veterinary Center
Donato Appraisal Service
Christine E. McDermott
Katerina Nicolais
Elizabeth Schneider, Attorney at Law
Joanne Stetz
Wayne Bank
Helpers
Karen Brown
Ann Chamberlin & Richard Warren
Marie S. Noone
Alice Witkoski
Community
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other ways you can help
Volunteer Your Time
We are able to do so much thanks to the donation of time from our volunteers.
Donate to the Pantry
You can donate items to the Community Pantry and help your neighbors in need.
Become an Instructor
We are always looking to increase the amount of classes that we offer.
consider making a planned gift
Put Stock in Something That Matters
Did you know that when you donate appreciated stock, you may avoid the tax on the gain while deducting 100% of the value of the contribution? That makes stock gifting one of the most tax-advantaged ways to give. And when you donate stock, we get to keep the proceeds that would have gone to pay taxes – it’s a win-win for you and us!
Qualified Charitable Distributions from an IRA
Donating part or all of your unused IRA assets is an excellent way to make a contribution to The Gathering Place. If you are 70 ½ or above, you may give a gift from your IRA as a tax-free distribution to a qualified charity. Transferring an amount (up to $105,000 annually) from your IRA directly to The Gathering Place can count toward your required minimum distribution without being considered taxable income for you.
Future Giving with a Planned Estate Gift
A planned future gift – through your estate – offers a way to make a significant donation to The Gathering Place. There are many ways to meet your charitable goals and create a lasting legacy at The Gathering Place. A bequest in a donor’s will, a charitable remainder trust, a charitable gift annuity, or a life insurance policy benefit – all are different forms of a planned gift, and some arrangements can often provide tax benefits now
Gifts Over Time with Pledges or Recurring Donations
You can help The Gathering Place with a pledge of support, paid over a specific time period, or by setting up an indefinite recurring gift. Both are comfortable ways to make a bigger impact, all while staying within your budget and working with your schedule.
If you prefer to make automatic donations with your credit card, you can set up a pledge or recurring gift, with monthly payments.
meet some of our volunteers
Joe Statuto
Galley Sitter / Artist In Residence
Joe Statuto:
“Volunteering at The Gathering Place has given me an opportunity to meet and work with other artists. I look forward to spending time there and giving back to our community. It is always a positive experience”
Joe not only is a volunteer gallery sitter, but he also coordinates our gallery and is our Artist-in-Residence.
Linda Sproul
Gallery Sitter
Linda Sproul:
“The Gathering Place is like a second home to me. I spend a tremendous amount of time there whether it is to volunteer for one of the many events or to take one of the great classes they offer. The Gathering Place is a true treasure in our area. The Memory Cafe and art exhibits from local artists offer a special touch to the wonderful atmosphere there. Come find out for yourselves what a gift we have in our back yard.”
Linda not only gallery sits, but is our go-to person for so many things.
Janet Dobson
Gallery Sitter
Janet Dobson:
“Wow, what a gem for the community.”
Janet not only gallery sits, but helps in so many ways.
Jeanette Stauffer
Gallery Sitter
Jeanette Stauffer:
The Gathering Place is a place to make new friends and learn new things. I’ve attended lectures and classes and music events. What a joy to see the display of the art by local people. A wonderful place to relax and read a book!
Thank You to Our Patrons
Hal & Paula Baillie
Dorrance & Susan Belin
1st Lieutenant Michael J. Cleary Fund
Mike & Nancy Dennen
Francine Gallagher
Honesdale National Bank Foundation
Beth Kaplan
Debbie K. McBride
Lee & Emily Rancier
The Waters Family