Support The Heron Center
The Heron Center is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Charitable Trust that fosters wellness, creativity and sustainability among individuals and communities. Since 2011 we have been leading unique cultural, wellness and nature-based programs. Our Tax ID is 47-6572625
Seeds of kindness grow a wilderness of gratitude.
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The Gifts That Keep Giving
Recurring gifts are an easy and affordable way for you to make a positive impact on protecting community resources. When you become a monthly or yearly donor, you blaze a path forward for increasing sustainability and ensuring equitable access to education, culture and health in your community!
A regular, ongoing stream of revenue is a vital and powerful tool for protecting our vision, mission and values. You can join other dedicated humans by becoming a Member or Sustaining Member of The Heron Center with a recurring gift. Sustaining Memberships offered for as little as $5 per month.
Philosophy of The Eight Guided Paths Spiritual Guidance Center, Charitable Trust 501(c)(3) D.B.A., The Heron Center. Tax ID is 47-6572625
Choose your level:
Membership Levels are inspired by the Keystone Species. Just as Keystone Species are essential to our Earth’s ecosystems, your support is vital to our mission. Learn about the different benefits below and what your Membership & Sustaining Membership is supporting! Toggle a Membership Level to learn more.
Aster Level ($5/Month or $60/yearly)
- FREE access to the Wildlife Sanctuary and exclusively the Treehouse Yurt (when not booked for programs). Visit daily from dawn to dusk – all year round. For personal use of Treehouse Yurt, please contact us to ensure space is available. Winter availability is limited.
- Free T-Shirt
- Free Spiritual Guidance (meetings must be requested).
- Free Tent Camping (By permission)
- 20%-50% Discount to Eligible Programs hosted by The Heron Center
Goldenrod Level ($10/Month or $120/yearly)
- Same as Aster Level
- 10% Discount on Space Rentals
Sunflower Level ($15/Month or $180/yearly)
- Same as Aster Level
- 20% Discount on Space Rentals
Willow Level ($30/Month or $360/yearly)
- Same as Sustaining Member Benefits
- Free Tent Camping & or Overnight Retreats in the Treehouse Yurt (when available & by appointment)
- 20-50% Discount & may include FREE Access to Eligible Programs hosted by The Heron Center
- 50% Discount on Space Rentals
- 10% off partnering organizations / individuals. See the list of participating partners
- 20% Discount on Use of The Amethyst Healing Far-Infrared Mat (coming soon… Sauna & Artist Nook)
Birch Level ($45/Month or $540/yearly)
- Same as Willow Level
- 15% off partnering organizations / individuals. See the list of participating partners
- 35% Discount on Use of The Amethyst Healing Far-Infrared Mat (coming soon… Sauna & Artist Nook)
Oak Level ($60/Month or $720/yearly)
- Same as Willow Level
- 20% off partnering organizations / individuals. See the list of participating partners
- 50% Discount on Use of The Amethyst Healing Far-Infrared Mat, plus 2 free uses per month. (coming soon… Sauna & Artist Nook)
Monthly or Yearly membership fees will be automatically withdrawn from your bank account. Thank You!
The positive impact you make:
- Supports The Heron Center in offering equitable programs to the community
- 6 Tuition Free Classes offered Weekly
- Healing Sessions on the Far-Infrared Mat offered 100 % Free to cancer patients
- Free Public Access to the Wildlife Sanctuary for passive recreation
- Artist in Residence Program: free space for artists to create and or showcase their work.
- Supports Operational Costs: utilities (keeping lights on and bodies warm), waste management, insurances, cleanliness and upkeep of our spaces.
- Supports Functional Costs: web & marketing services (so you and others can find us and learn what is happening in our space)
- Supports Developmental Costs: Maintenance and repairs on buildings, program & educational supplies/materials, augmentation of our conservation efforts
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Fund Ongoing Initiatives
The Gifts That Keep Giving. Donate via PayPal.
Community Programs
Our Community Programs are offered free of charge to the public. Visit our Community Programs page for more information about these services. Donate to these programs to ensure wellness is affordable to all.
Scholarship Program
Each year we offer a 200hr Yoga Teacher Training Course that prepares students on ethical practices and instruction as well as a means towards holistic living and liberation from stress. Donate to our Scholarship fund to ensure those with financial hardship can participate in our program!
General Fund
Our General Fund directly supports our budget for supplies, utilities and maintenance and other expenses generated month to month.
Capital Projects
Leave a legacy that transcends time!
Planned Giving
Leave a legacy that transcends time!
There are many ways to support that work for people of all means, and at all stages of life.
Estate Planning: Beneficiary
Estate Planning: Charitable Provision
Donor Advised Fund
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Matching Gifts
Estate Planning: Retirement Funds
Should you choose to include The Philosophy of the Eight Guided Paths Spiritual Guidance Center Charitable Trust in your estate plans, you become a part of our The Heron Giving Circle, which recognizes and celebrates you in many ways throughout the year. The generosity of people like you ensures that land conservation, conscientious Earth stewardship, creative arts and health will thrive in the beautiful South East of Massachusetts and continues for years to come.
Please notify us if you’ve included us in your estate plans so we can welcome you to The Heron Giving Circle, which recognizes and celebrates you in many ways throughout the year.
The Heron Giving Circle
Caring for our community beyond one’s lifetime is a true mark of a great society, and is the origins of our story through the generosity of Greg Squillante and his family. The Heron Giving Circle is a special group of donors who have made the selfless decision to include the The Philosophy of the Eight Guided Paths Spiritual Guidance Center in their estate planning. The people listed below have decided to extend their love for this community beyond their lifetimes, creating a positive impact for generations to come.
italics indicate deceased members
- Greg Squillante
- Jo Ann Squillante & The Squillante Family Trust
- Peter Bogle & Karin Wood
Have questions or want to learn more?
We welcome all inquiries. Please email Jessica Howard, executive director, or call her at 774-264-0786, to help you achieve your philanthropic goals. All conversations are confidential.