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Ready to Make A Difference? | 401Gives

401Gives is a day of giving that supports hundreds of Rhode Island nonprofits. It’s your chance to make a meaningful impact in our community. With the support of 401Gives, we’re able to reach more donors, raise vital funds, and increase awareness for our mission.

By participating in 401Gives, we have access to a statewide platform for raising funds, building relationships, and engaging our supporters. 401Gives allows us to connect with a wider audience, and with matching gifts, our contributions go even further.

We need your help! Please join our campaign and help us reach our goal. We need you to tell your friends and family members about the important work we do and ask them to join us in helping to make a difference.

Get ready to give! On April 1st, make a donation to us and/or to any of the great participating nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island. All giving will end at 6:00PM on April 2, so make sure to get your gift in on time!

We need your help to make our campaign a success, and we’ve included a few easy ways that you can support us.

Support CBC

https://www.401gives.org/organizations/community-boating-center

Share and share alike
Online days of giving are successful because of our own networks. Help us grow our network by sending this email to your network and ask your friends to do the same.

Be socially (media) active
Use your social media networks: post on Facebook, tweet about 401Gives, and share your love for your CBC. Ask others to do the same.

Thank you in advance for your support!

Swing for Scholarships

Ledgemont Country Club
Seekonk, Massachusetts
NEW Spring Date – Monday, May 12, 2025

Thank you for helping us Keep Sailing Affordable and Accessible for All in Rhode Island!

Registration/Donations Open!
REGISTER/DONATE TODAY!

Event Details:

Who:
Community Boating Center (CBC) is a 501c3 non-profit, offering all members of the community an opportunity to sail and paddle. Located in India Point Park in Providence, CBC provides outreach, sailing lessons and affordable access to the Providence waterfront. CBC offers youth summer sailing camps, after-school programs, adult evening classes, waterfront “Sailebration” sailing parties and facility rentals, and youth scholarships for children of financial need.

What:
– Charity Golf Outing to Benefit Community Boating Center
– 18 Hole Scramble
– Raffle and auction

Where:
Ledgemont Country Club, Seekonk, MA – Directions

When:
NEW Spring Date – Monday, May 12, 2025

Why:
In order to achieve our goals, we must depend on individual support, donations, and grants to help maintain our youth outreach programs. We hope you share our vision, see the possibilities, and will provide the means to help us grow. Thank you!

Registration:
REGISTER/DONATE TODAY!

Our Mission
CBC’s core mission is to provide instruction and access to recreational sailing and boating for all, with an emphasis on children, without regard to financial situation. We will do so by providing programs to build self-esteem, broaden horizons, and advance environmental awareness. CBC will nurture a true sense of community in which the diversity of the urban environment is respected and encouraged.

For More Information Contact:
Tom Wesley, 508-282-7925, tom@tomwesley.com

Description

WATCH FIREWORKS AT CBC! BEST FIREWORKS VIEW IN CITY — 7/2/24, 7-10 PM

Spend 4th of July week at CBC with activities in India Point Park and a waterfront fireworks view from CBC!
(fireworks scheduled for 9:00 pm)

Please join us Tuesday, July 2nd from 7:00 – 10:00 pm at CBC in India Point Park.

7:00 pm – Access to CBC site or VIP waterfront deck.

9:00 pm – Fireworks in front of CBC!

Suggested Donations: Deck seats* for fireworks – $40

*CBC VIP deck seating includes a chair, use of our restrooms, and the best fireworks view in the city!

CBC lawn seats available at the door (bring a blanket or chair) – $10 each

Buy Now!

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/communityboatingcenterofprovidence/event/fireworksatcbc/!

PLEASE CARPOOL!…

Proceeds benefit our non-profit sailing programs. Reserve your seat today!

SPECIAL CITY OF PROVIDENCE TRAFFIC AND PARKING INFO: PLEASE CARPOOL! The City will also be observing the following traffic plan to ensure easy access in and out of the park on July 2nd:

• There will be NO parking along India Street and traffic will flow one-way.
• No stopping will be allowed on Route 95 or 195.
• The public is encouraged to access the park by bike or by using the India Point Park Walking Bridge located at East and Wickenden Streets.
• Please check ProvidenceRI.com for parking and traffic updates as we approach the holiday.

Community Boating Center (CBC) is a non-profit, 501c3 recreational organization offering all members of the community an opportunity to sail. Located in India Point Park, CBC provides outreach, sailing lessons and affordable access to the Providence waterfront. Gifts of cash or property to CBC may be treated as charitable donations for Federal Tax purposes.

For additional information contact:

John O’Flaherty Executive Director Community Boating Center info@communityboating.com tel: 401.454.SAIL (7245)

Saturday, May 18th, 9 am – Noon

We need your help! Please join us to clean up our waterfront site and begin to prep our fleet for the season!

Roll up your sleeves and help rig, prep boats, and clean up CBC and the waterfront.

Help/Learn how to:

– Rake, clean, and spruce-up CBC
– Rig and step masts
– Evaluate boat and rigging repairs
– Safely launch boats
– Provide general site/gear maintenance
– Spin a sailing tale like a pro

No RSVP required. Hope to see you (and your friends and family) there.
Note: Bring gloves, friends and a desire to help this great cause!

Thank you!

Ready to Make History? | 401Gives

Have you dreamed of making history? Of course, we all have. And now we have a chance to be a part of Rhode Island’s day of giving – an opportunity to unite our community around causes in which we truly believe and help nonprofit organizations connect to the larger community.

We need your help! Please join our campaign and help us reach our goal. We need you to tell your friends and family members about the important work we do and ask them to join us in helping to make a difference.

Get ready to give! On April 1st, make a donation to us and/or to any of the great participating nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island. All giving will end at 6:00PM on April 2, so make sure to get your gift in on time!

We need your help to make our campaign a success, and we’ve included a few easy ways that you can support us.

Support CBC

https://www.401gives.org/organizations/community-boating-center

Share and share alike
Online days of giving are successful because of our own networks. Help us grow our network by sending this email to your network and ask your friends to do the same.

Be socially (media) active
Use your social media networks: post on Facebook, tweet about 401Gives, and share your love for your CBC. Ask others to do the same.

Thank you in advance for your support!

Swing for Scholarships

Ledgemont Country Club
Seekonk, Massachusetts
NEW Spring Date – Monday, May 13, 2024

Thank you for helping us Keep Sailing Affordable and Accessible for All in Rhode Island!

Congratulations to this year’s winners – Team Raucci

Thank you to our sponsors:

Peregrine Property Management – Putting Green Sponsor
Citizens Bank – Hole Sponsor
Neil Bucci – Hole Sponsor
Mathew St. Ours – Hole Sponsor
Ledgemont Country Club – Auction Sponsor
Providence Performing Arts Center – Auction Sponsor
Rhode Island Football Club – Auction Sponsor

Registration/Donations Open!
REGISTER/DONATE TODAY!

Event Details:

Who:
Community Boating Center (CBC) is a 501c3 non-profit, offering all members of the community an opportunity to sail and paddle. Located in India Point Park in Providence, CBC provides outreach, sailing lessons and affordable access to the Providence waterfront. CBC offers youth summer sailing camps, after-school programs, adult evening classes, waterfront “Sailebration” sailing parties and facility rentals, and youth scholarships for children of financial need.

What:
– Charity Golf Outing to Benefit Community Boating Center
– 18 Hole Scramble
– Raffle and auction

Where:
Ledgemont Country Club, Seekonk, MA – Directions

When:
NEW Spring Date – Monday, May 13, 2024

Why:
In order to achieve our goals, we must depend on individual support, donations, and grants to help maintain our youth outreach programs. We hope you share our vision, see the possibilities, and will provide the means to help us grow. Thank you!

Registration:
Registration Opens March 1, 2024 (details, TBD to be provided)

Our Mission
CBC’s core mission is to provide instruction and access to recreational sailing and boating for all, with an emphasis on children, without regard to financial situation. We will do so by providing programs to build self-esteem, broaden horizons, and advance environmental awareness. CBC will nurture a true sense of community in which the diversity of the urban environment is respected and encouraged.

For More Information Contact:
Tom Wesley, 508-282-7925, tom@tomwesley.com

Description

WATCH FIREWORKS AT CBC! BEST FIREWORKS VIEW IN CITY — 7/2/23, 7-10 PM

Spend 4th of July weekend at CBC with activities in India Point Park and a waterfront fireworks view from CBC!
(fireworks scheduled for 9:00 pm)

Please join us Sunday, July 2nd from 7:00 – 10:00 pm at CBC in India Point Park.

7:00 pm – Access to CBC site or VIP waterfront deck.

9:00 pm – Fireworks in front of CBC!

Suggested Donations: Deck seats* for fireworks – $40

*CBC VIP deck seating includes a chair, use of our restrooms, and the best fireworks view in the city!

Buy Now!

https://www.communityboating.com/product/4th-of-july-fireworks-vip-seating/

CBC lawn seats available at the door (bring a blanket or chair) – $10 each

PLEASE CARPOOL!…

Proceeds benefit our non-profit sailing programs. Reserve your seat today!

SPECIAL CITY OF PROVIDENCE TRAFFIC AND PARKING INFO: PLEASE CARPOOL! The City will also be observing the following traffic plan to ensure easy access in and out of the park on July 2nd:

• There will be NO parking along India Street and traffic will flow one-way.
• No stopping will be allowed on Route 95 or 195.
• The public is encouraged to access the park by bike or by using the India Point Park Walking Bridge located at East and Wickenden Streets.
• Please check ProvidenceRI.com for parking and traffic updates as we approach the holiday.

Community Boating Center (CBC) is a non-profit, 501c3 recreational organization offering all members of the community an opportunity to sail. Located in India Point Park, CBC provides outreach, sailing lessons and affordable access to the Providence waterfront. Gifts of cash or property to CBC may be treated as charitable donations for Federal Tax purposes.

For additional information contact:

John O’Flaherty Executive Director Community Boating Center info@communityboating.com tel: 401.454.SAIL (7245)

Saturday, May 13th, 1-4 pm

We need your help! Please join us to clean up our waterfront site and begin to prep our fleet for the season!

Roll up your sleeves and help rig, prep boats, and clean up CBC and the waterfront.

Help/Learn how to:

– Rake, clean, and spruce-up CBC
– Rig and step masts
– Evaluate boat and rigging repairs
– Safely launch boats
– Provide general site/gear maintenance
– Spin a sailing tale like a pro

No RSVP required. Hope to see you (and your friends and family) there.
Note: Bring gloves, friends and a desire to help this great cause!

Thank you!

Ready to Lend a Helping Hand? | 401Gives

401Gives is in it’s 4th year and we hope we can have your continued support!  This year is the Weekend Edition – an amazing opportunity to unite our community around causes in which we truly believe and help nonprofit organizations connect to the larger community.   

Now there is a whole weekend to celebrate…it starts on March 31 at 6am and goes through Monday, April 3 until 6pm.  Plenty of time to make a gift and give back to the community that gives so much!

With your help, Community Boating continues to enrich the lives of deserving inner-city youth with extraordinary experiences that expand their hopes, dreams, and aspirations beyond the limitations of a concrete horizon or computer screen. While sailing each day at CBC, youth absorb lessons on land/sea breezes and how they impact the ability to sail, buoyancy/density, water quality testing, marine debris, and associated environmental education.

We need your help to make our campaign a success, and we’ve included a few easy ways that you can support us.

Support CBC

https://www.401gives.org/organizations/community-boating-center

Share and share alike
Online days of giving are successful because of our own networks. Help us grow our network by sending this email to your network and ask your friends to do the same.

Be socially (media) active
Use your social media networks: post on Facebook, tweet about 401Gives, and share your love for your CBC. Ask others to do the same.

Thank you in advance for your support!

Swing for Scholarships

Ledgemont Country Club
Seekonk, Massachusetts
Monday, September 11, 2023

Thank you for helping us Keep Sailing Affordable and Accessible for All in Rhode Island!

Congratulations to our 2023 winners! – Team Tim O’Flaherty

Early Registration Ends Friday, 8/25 at Midnight!
REGISTER TODAY!

Event Details:

Who:
Community Boating Center (CBC) is a 501c3 non-profit, offering all members of the community an opportunity to sail and paddle. Located in India Point Park in Providence, CBC provides outreach, sailing lessons and affordable access to the Providence waterfront. CBC offers youth summer sailing camps, after-school programs, adult evening classes, waterfront “Sailebration” sailing parties and facility rentals, and youth scholarships for children of financial need.

What:
– Charity Golf Outing to Benefit Community Boating Center
– 18 Hole Scramble
– Raffle and auction

Where:
Ledgemont Country Club, Seekonk, MA – Directions

When:
Monday, September 11, 2023

Why:
In order to achieve our goals, we must depend on individual support, donations, and grants to help maintain our youth outreach programs. We hope you share our vision, see the possibilities, and will provide the means to help us grow. Thank you!

Registration:
REGISTER TODAY!

Our Mission
CBC’s core mission is to provide instruction and access to recreational sailing and boating for all, with an emphasis on children, without regard to financial situation. We will do so by providing programs to build self-esteem, broaden horizons, and advance environmental awareness. CBC will nurture a true sense of community in which the diversity of the urban environment is respected and encouraged.

For More Information Contact:
Tom Wesley, 508-282-7925, tom@tomwesley.com