Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, the Mount Gretna Tabernacle Association is a nonprofit organization recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and serves as the charitable fundraising arm of the Mount Gretna Campmeeting Association (MGCA).
Your generous support helps preserve the historic Tabernacle, maintain the grounds and facilities, and advance the Association's educational, cultural, and charitable programs.
Contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. Unless otherwise noted, no goods or services are provided in exchange for your contribution.
Donors participating in this campaign may choose to purchase an engraved commemorative paver; only the portion of your payment that exceeds the fair market value of the paver, if any, may be tax-deductible.
Please retain your donation receipt, consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of your gift, and contact the Association at office@MtGretnaTabernacle.org or (717) 964-0811 if you would like a year-end charitable contribution acknowledgment.
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Every donation directly supports the construction of the new Heritage Park Pavilion and the improvements needed to create a safe, accessible, and sustainable gathering space for the community.
Your gift helps fund the pavilion structure, modern infrastructure and utilities, accessible site improvements, and other essential project costs that will ensure Heritage Park continues to serve generations to come.
By giving, you are helping preserve the park's rich Campmeeting tradition while investing in a welcoming community gathering place where families, friends, and neighbors can celebrate, connect, and create new memories for years to come.
Thank you for helping protect Heritage Park's legacy and build its future.
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Absolutely! We welcome community members who want to help make the Heritage Park Pavilion project a success. Whether you're interested in volunteering at fundraising events, assisting with community outreach, or supporting the project in other ways, we'd love to hear from you.
To learn about current volunteer opportunities or discuss how you can get involved, please contact us at fundraising@mtgretnacampmeeting.org. Thank you for your interest in helping preserve Heritage Park's legacy and build its future for generations to come.
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Yes! We are grateful for offers of in-kind donations that may help support the Heritage Park Pavilion project. Donations of materials, professional services, equipment, or other resources may help reduce project costs and contribute to the successful completion of the pavilion.
If you are interested in making an in-kind donation, please contact us at fundraising@mtgretnacampmeeting.org to discuss your proposed contribution and how it may best support the project. Thank you for helping preserve Heritage Park's legacy and build its future for generations to come.
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Yes. Tribute gifts are a meaningful way to celebrate the life, legacy, or impact of someone special while supporting the future of Heritage Park. Donations made in honor or in memory of an individual will help fund the construction of the new Heritage Park Pavilion and create a lasting benefit for the community.
If you would like to make a tribute gift or have questions about recognition options, please contact us at fundraising@mtgretnacampmeeting.org. We would be happy to help you arrange your donation.
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All legacy memorial pavers will be installed around the edge of the covered pavilion. No memorial pavers will be located under the pavilion roof or inside any enclosed spaces.
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Engraved messages can include: Individual or family names; Business or organization names; Memorial or tribute messages (e.g., "In Memory of..." or "In Honor of..."); Dates or significant milestones; Short inspirational messages or words of encouragement; References to Heritage Park, Mount Gretna, or the Campmeeting community.
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Profanity, vulgar, offensive, or discriminatory language; Political slogans, campaign messages, or endorsements; Religious messages intended to promote or oppose a particular belief or organization; Copyrighted or trademarked phrases, logos, or other protected material submitted without authorization; Messages that could reasonably be considered defamatory, threatening, or inappropriate for a family-friendly public space; Content that violates applicable laws or infringes upon the rights of others.
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All inscriptions are subject to review and approval by the Mount Gretna Campmeeting Association. Messages must fit within the character limit for the selected paver size, including spaces and punctuation. Donors are responsible for reviewing and approving their inscription before submitting their order. Once production begins, changes or corrections cannot be made. The Association reserves the right to adjust spacing, line breaks, capitalization, and formatting to accommodate the engraving process while preserving the intended message.
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The Mount Gretna Campmeeting Association reserves the right to reject or request revisions to any inscription that does not comply with this policy or is deemed inconsistent with the Association's purpose and values. If an inscription cannot be approved, the donor will be contacted to provide an alternative message.
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The Campmeeting Association commits to maintaining the engraved pavers in place for a maximum period of 20 years from installation, or for the functional lifespan of the rebuilt pavilion structure, whichever comes first. The Association explicitly reserves the right to remodel, relocate, expand, or reconstruct the pavilion and its flooring footprint in the future as community needs and safety regulations evolve, without perpetual obligation to replicate, preserve, or re-install individual memorial plaques or pavers beyond this specified structural lifecycle.