Support Us
Community Boating Center is made possible by the generosity of supporters who give in many different ways. Philanthropic support plays a vital role in sustaining our programs and expanding opportunities for local youth. However you choose to give, your support creates an immediate and lasting impact for CBC and the young people we serve.
Here are a few ways you can support our mission:
Clarks Cove Circle
The Clarks Cove Circle recognizes CBC supporters who make an annual gift of $500 or more. Circle members help ensure that young people across Greater New Bedford have access to meaningful boating experiences that build confidence, leadership, teamwork, and belonging.
Annual giving levels:
- Instructor: $500–$999
- Crew: $1,000–$2,499
- Navigator: $2,500–$4,999
- Skipper: $5,000+
IRA Charitable Gifts
If you are age 70½ or older, you may be able to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA to Community Boating Center. A QCD can be a tax-efficient way to support CBC and may count toward your required minimum distribution.
To make a gift from your IRA, please contact your IRA administrator and request a distribution directly to Community Boating Center. Please contact Sarah Palestine at spalestine@communityboating.orgcreate new email for CBC’s information or to let us know a gift is on its way.
Please consult your financial or tax adviser to determine whether an IRA charitable gift is right for you.
Gifts of Stock
Donating appreciated stock can be a tax-efficient way to support Community Boating Center while making a meaningful impact. We encourage you to consult your financial or tax adviser to learn how a gift of stock may benefit both you and CBC. Please contact Sarah Palestine at spalestine@communityboating.orgcreate new email to receive transfer instructions or discuss making a stock gift.
In Memory/Honor of
Community Boating Center is honored to accept and acknowledge gifts made in memory or in honor of an individual, milestone, or special occasion.
Planned Gifts
Include Community Boating Center in your will, trust, retirement plan, or other estate plans and help ensure that young people will continue to have opportunities to learn, lead, and grow through boating for generations to come. Donors who make a planned gift to CBC are invited to join the Clarks Cove Circle, our community of supporters making a lasting commitment to CBC’s future.
To learn more about planned giving or to discuss your wishes, please contact Sarah Palestine at spalestine@communityboating.orgcreate new email.
Employer Matching Gifts
Many companies match or double their employees’ charitable contributions. Please check with your employer to see if you can maximize the value of your gift to CBC.
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In-Kind and Boat Donations
CBC accepts a variety of in-kind donations (non-cash donations, such as a boat or other types of marine supplies). The donation must be reviewed and assessed by CBC. If you are interested in making an in-kind donation to CBC, please contact us at cbc@communityboating.orgcreate new email.
Volunteer
CBC strives to expand the quantity and quality of our volunteer opportunities throughout the organization, allowing volunteers and staff the ability to collaborate, leading to an increased capacity to teach positive life values to youth through boating.
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Thank you!
CBC would not be able to run and have the impact it has without your support. We humbly and graciously thank you. Places like CBC can never get too big, because there’s always another kid who can benefit from our programs.
