Donations support our programs and services. By making
a contribution, you ensure that the programs and internships of the
Zen Peacemakers are sustained throughout the year.
There are various ways to support our work in peacemaking around the world.
Please
browse through the paragraphs below or link directly to the item you wish to see on the following list:
We welcome pledges payable to fit a convenient payment
schedule for you.
SECURITIES:
Registered securities, together with a gift letter, should
be sent unassigned to our office. Stock powers or bond powers,
endorsed with signature guaranteed by bank or broker, should be
forwarded under separate cover. Of course, if you choose, you make
simply ask your broker to contact our office for easy transfer
instructions.
REAL ESTATE:
Send a deed, naming "Zen Peacemakers, Inc." (our
legal name) as the owner of the property by registered mail to our
office.
TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY:
Call or write our office to arrange for
delivery or pick-up of items of tangible personal property.
CHARITABLE LIFE INCOME TRUSTS:
Contact out office for assistance in
the establishment of a tax-saving charitable reminder trust that will
pay you or a beneficiary income for life.
INSURANCE POLICIES, COLLECTIONS, AND OTHER ASSETS:
Please name
"Zen Peacemakers" as owner and/or beneficiary.
SUGGESTED WORDING FOR A BEQUEST BY WILL:
"I hereby give, devise and
bequeath to the Zen Peacemakers, a non-profit New York
charitable corporation, the sum of $______ (or the following described
property or securities), the principle and income to be used in such
manner as its Board of Trustees deems best to carry out its work and
effect its purposes." (Other wording will allow you to restrict your
gift to a specific purpose, provide a named or memorial gift, or
provide a bequest of the estate residue.)
MATCHING GIFTS:
Employers frequently match their employees' charitable
gifts and this has proved to be of special benefit to the Zen Peacemakers. Please
take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to increase your gift
significantly.
GIFTS OF ALL KINDS
to the Zen Peacemakers are gratefully
accepted and are deductible for personal or corporate tax purposes to
the fullest extent of the law.
ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENCE AND INQUIRIES TO:
Laurie Smith
Zen Peacemakers
177 Ripley Road
Montague, Massachusetts 01351
Thank you so much. We are immeasurably
grateful for your help and recognition.
Zen Peacemakers, Inc. is a non-profit 501c(3)
charitable New York corporation
We welcome visitors to the Zen Peacemakers Headquarters to tour, study, schmooze and participate
in official events. Our headquarters, including the Maezumi Institute, are located in a peaceful, forested area in Montague , Massachusetts .
You can learn more about our scheduled events, and for overnight stays, we recommend several nearby
accommodations.
Take Exit 24, turn right at the end of the ramp. Go to the 1st light and turn right onto Route 116 South
Follow Route 116 South to the second light and turn left onto Route 47 North (Approx 1.9 miles)
Follow Route 47 North for approx 4.8 miles. Make a right turn following Route 47 North.
At the next intersection Route 47 T's into Route 63. Cross over Route 63 onto North Leverett Road
Go 1.5 miles to West Chestnut Hill Road. Turn Left.
Stay to the left onto Ripley Road (no outlet). Go to the end of the road to, Montague Farm, 177 Ripley Road.
From US91 traveling South:
Take Exit 25, go left off of the off ramp to the 1st light. Turn right onto Route 5 Ð 10 South.
At the first traffic light turn left onto Route 116 South.
From here follow the directions above beginning at bullet two
From Route 63 traveling North:
Where Route 47 T's into Route 63, make a right onto N. Leverett Rd
Go 1.5 miles to West Chestnut Hill Road. Turn Left.
Stay to the left onto Ripley Road (no outlet). Go to the end of the road to, Montague Farm, 177 Ripley Road.
From Route 63 traveling South:
Where Route 47 T's into Route 63, make a left onto N. Leverett Rd.
Go 1.5 miles to West Chestnut Hill Road. Turn Left.
Stay to the left onto Ripley Road (no outlet). Go to the end of the road to, Montague Farm, 177 Ripley Road.
By Train
Most frequent service (about 45 minutes from us), is to: Springfield, MA (SPG)
66 Lyman Street
Springfield, MA 01103
Springfield Cab Co Inc,(413) 739-9999
Closest service (about 25 minutes from us) is to: Amherst, MA (AMM)
13 Railroad Street
Amherst, MA 01002
Gotta Go Taxi Cab, 413-461-3070
By Bus
Peter Pan Bus Company
stations:
Greenfield (about 30 minutes from us), About Town Taxi, (413) 774-4000
Amherst (about 25 minutes from us), Gotta Go Taxi Cab, 413-461-3070
Northampton (about 35 minutes from us), Gotta Go Taxi Cab, (413) 209-5071
By Plane
Closest airport (1 hour) is Bradley International Airport (BDL)
Car service from BDL to us is available from: Valley Transporter
Logan Airport (BOS) in Boston is about 2 hours from us.
Zen Peacemakers' Headquarters Campus
Did you know that the Zen Peacemakers' headquarters is right outside
the western Massachusetts village of Montague? On its lovely wooded
site are the House of One People and the farmhouse residence for
interns and workshop attendees.
We are in
need of office assistance answering phones, registering people for
workshops, doing clerical and computer tasks, and helping with special
assignments. We also need help during workshops, events and retreats, with
various tasks such as registration, preparation and after-event clean up.
If youre interested in helping us create a practice haven, please email
Laurie Smith, laurie@zenpeacemakers.com, who is the Volunteer Coordinator, and
let her know what days you would be available to help.