Giving to Hale Reservation
Hale Reservation relies on the support of generous donors to fulfill its mission. Maintaining and managing in excess of 1,100 acres of land, over 60 buildings and structures, and providing programs for more than 7,000 children and 450 families annually is not an inexpensive task. This unique mix of land management and preservation with comprehensive educational programming is valuable – and continually needs your support.
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Capital Campaign
Camperships & Financial Aid
Endowment
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“We would like to thank the men and women who made Hale Reservation possible. Also, we would like to send our deepest thanks and appreciation to the Staff at Hale…”
- Parent, 2005
The Annual Appeal helps makes up the difference between fee and tuition dollars and the actual cost to conduct all the programs, maintain the facilities and manage the land at Hale Reservation.
Twice a year (spring and late-fall) Hale Reservation asks its donors to consider a gift to support our operations. Thanks to the response from generous donors we have been able to add play spaces for children, conduct more high quality training for staff, upgrade facilities, and offer additional programs for children. Support to our Annual Appeal helps in many, many ways.
We hope you will be a part of supporting the land and programs that make Hale Reservation special.
“Your positive influence on a good group of kids was exactly what my son needed for the summer – relief from the stresses of school and just good clean fun!! We are extremely pleased with his increased confidence as demonstrated by his improvements in various areas of the ropes course, which has been a scary activity for him in the past. He’s come home many a day tired, but happy!!”
- Parent, 2007
Hale Reservation is in the midst of its first Capital Campaign since 1951. The current goal of $2,000,000 will greatly enhance programming and facilities that occur within the Trading Post Village. The area at Hale services summer camps from Cooper Community Center, in Roxbury, Bird Street Community Center in Dorchester, and YouthCare, a Mass General Hospital program that services children with Apsergers Syndrome. In addition, $300,000 will go towards the endowment.
As of the winter of 2008, the efforts of dedicated volunteers have resulted in over $1,200,000 donated or pledged towards this effort.
For more information, please contact Eric Arnold, Executive Director. 781-326-1770 ext. 11
Hale Reservation provides close to $20,000 of campership and financial aid support every year. Each year we raise money to provide these opportunities in all of our programs.
Gifts support our current year needs unless designated to the James E. Earley (JEE) Campership Fund. The JEE Fund operates as an endowment that supports only campership and financial aid. A portion of the interest earned from the account may be used annually.
“Thank you for a great summer. Tristan and Kasyn gained so much confidence from their swimming lessons – what a wonderful gift to give! We had a great time – see you next summer.”
- Parent, 2006
Hale Reservation is currently working hard to establish its first true Endowment Fund. Initial gifts from one donor began the fund at $5,000. The current Capital Campaign will boost the Endowment Fund to over $300,000.
The Endowment Fund principle will remain in tact while a portion of the interest earned will be allocated to annual operations.
“Thanks a million for helping James feel comfortable during his teary times at the bus stop and on the bus. This being his 1st camp experience was so good he wants to return next summer!”
Parent, 2007
Hale Reservation accepts online credit card donations through our secure donation form (MC/VISA). If you prefer to make your donation by check or cash, please click here to download our donation card. Please complete the card and return it to: Hale Reservation, 80 Carby St., Westwood, MA 02090
“Follow me to Hale Reservation. You will see the nature around you. See the leaves falling on the ground. When leaves are falling sometimes they fall on you. When you are walking listen for the wind whistling in the air. Smell the air around you. You will feel calm and quiet in the woods. So will you follow me to Hale Reservation?”
- Robert – age 9