Help Lift Our Community
Let’s get everyone upstairs! Support us to make our Grand Hall Accessible to All!
We need to close the final $50,000 gap to install a vertical platform lift.
At Workshop13, we believe the arts should be accessible to everyone.
Every month, hundreds of people come through our doors to experience concerts, exhibitions, classes, and events that bring our small town together.
But right now, not everyone can join us.
Our Grand Hall, one of the most breathtaking spaces in the building, can only be reached by a long flight of stairs.
For many who use wheelchairs, walkers, or strollers,
our stairs aren’t just an inconvenience; they're a STOP sign.
That means people missing live music. Missing art. Missing community connection. And that’s not what Workshop13 is all about! We’re here to make the arts accessible—both financially and physically.
For years, we’ve been working to install a vertical platform lift so everyone can access the Grand Hall with dignity and ease.
We’ve already secured $100,000 in grant funding. Now we need to raise the final $50,000 to make this happen, and we need to do it by April 30th or risk losing this grant. Your support today does more than just install a lift; it unlocks our future. By becoming ADA compliant, we open the door to vital new grants that will keep Workshop13 thriving for years to come
Your Impact Doubled
A generous supporter has stepped forward to match every gift, dollar-for-dollar, up to $25,000. This means your contribution has twice the power to lift our community:
- $50 becomes $100
- $250 becomes $500
- $1,000 becomes $2,000
Permanent Recognition: All donations of $100 or more will be permanently recognized on our “I Helped Lift the Community” wall.
Or contact me directly about a leadership gift or a naming opportunity. marie@workshop13.org or 413-230-1121.
Thank you for helping us make our beautiful, historic old church building a place where everyone truly belongs.
With gratitude,
Marie Lauderdale, Executive Director, Workshop13 Cultural Arts & Learning Center
How to Give
- Online on this campaign page.
- Check: Please make payable to "Workshop13" and mail to: 13 Church St, Ware, MA 01082
- Donor-Advised Funds (DAF): We welcome grants through your DAF. Please recommend a grant to Workshop13 Cultural Arts & Learning Center (Tax ID: 47-1200425)
- Matching Gifts: Check if your employer has a matching gift program to triple your impact!
Please, Donate Today and help "Lift" our community.