Ways To Give To
The WaterFront Center
Make a Donation
For over 20 years, The WaterFront Center has been building on its mission of connecting people to the water through education and recreation. Generally, we reach about 20,000 people annually through our programs and rentals and, in spite of this year’s pandemic, we still served about 12,200 people, of which 1,660 were through virtual programs!
We successfully and safely provided sailing programs, paddle and sail rentals, custom nature activities, online science projects, and Christeen charters. Participants were grateful to have had continued access to nature and the opportunity to appreciate the beauty of our bay!
Your donations historically make up 25-30% of our budget, allowing us to provide affordable and free access to fun and experiential learning about marine ecology. This year is different, of course, and our financial needs are greater. Please show your support to keep The WaterFront Center buoyant and impactful in service to our inclusive community.
Become a Sponsor
2023 Season Sponsorship
Building meaningful relationships and connections with our customers is the promise we make to our 2023 Season Sponsors. By becoming a Season Sponsor, The WaterFront Center offers more opportunities to connect with our community on a monthly and even weekly basis throughout 2023.
Thanks to sponsors like you, The WaterFront Center can continue to provide affordable and free programs to our community and deliver on our mission of connecting people to the water.
LOG Advertising
The LOG is the signature fundraiser of The WaterFront Center featuring stories of adventure, games, and activities about the environment, sailing, and the history of Oyster Bay. Artwork from children and teens is featured throughout the LOG as they reflect their experiences on and around the water.
Support our mission by purchasing a business or personal ad at the beginning of our season and show the strength and diversity of supporters that form the foundation of community-based programs like ours.
Visit Our Events Page
At WaterFront Center, events raise money to fund programs like Zig Zag, VOW, YFCA, and scholarships for our youth sailors and marine explorers. Your donations make up 25-30% of our budget, allowing us to provide affordable and accessible fun and experiential learning about sailing and marine ecology.