Courageous needs your help to continue serving the Boston community.
There are many ways to contribute either financially, with your time,
equipment, or with your professional services. As Courageous is a non-profit,
all contributions are tax deductible to the extent the law permits.
Donations may be sent to:
Courageous Sailing Center
1 First Ave.
Charlestown, MA 02129
For more information on donating contact John Maconga at
john@courageoussailing.org
or 617-242-3821 x16.
Rewards of Giving to Courageous
Since 1987, Courageous has opened up the sport of sailing to thousands of thousands of kids from every neighborhood of Boston...and beyond. Thomas M. Menino, Mayor of Boston, says it best:
"They learn to sail on the waters of Boston Harbor, they learn how to be self reliant and this will reward them the rest of their lives."
Your contribution makes it possible to reach thousands of youth each year, start sailing programs in Boston's Public High Schools, create special programs for the blind, work with Special Olympics and more. Courageous has been recognized by US Sailing for outstanding outreach in the sport of sailing and by Boston Magazine for Best Sailing Program.
Equipment Donations
If you have a boat or other equipment in good working order that you think
might benefit Courageous, please contact Miguel Corti at
miguel@courageoussailing.org
or 617-242-3821 .
In-Kind and Professional Services
Many companies and professionals have donated their valuable time, products,
and expertise to Courageous. Examples include skyBuilders.com who donated the web tools to create this site
and Gourmet Caterers who provide catering services for the
Make a Mark fundraiser and Courageous Challenge.
Volunteer
Courageous' first volunteer was Harry McDonough who summoned a small group of volunteers to get the resources and support necessary to create Courageous Sailing Center in 1987. Today, volunteers can help with a variety of tasks at Courageous, especially during the busy summer season. Courageous schedules "Work Parties"
where volunteer work crews help Courageous prepare boats for the season, spruce up the boathouse, etc. Volunteers also contribute to our "Guest Coach" program and not only coach our racing program for a day but also talk about how sailing made a difference in their lives and careers.
Corporate Service Days
Courageous also hosts Corporate Work Days. Digitas and Thompson Financial Services donated their employees' time to complete important projects for Courageous. Companies have found this to be a fabulous teambuilding activity and a way to connect to the local community.
For more information on Volunteering or Corporate Service Days please contact Mihuel Corti at mdubois@courageoussailing.org or
617 242-3821 x15 .
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