One hot and humid day in 1995 a New Bedford social worker
had a vision. After visiting seven young children in a
sweltering, north end tenement, JoAnn Clarke began searching
for an answer to the hopelessness and despair she saw in
their eyes. That evening on her way home across the
Fairhaven Bridge, seven small boats caught her eye. Seven
boats, seven kids…
In 1998, Community Boating Center incorporated as a
501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to enriching the lives of
area youth by exposing them to a new and challenging
environment built upon a foundation of trust and respect.
The Community Boating Center staff, acting as role models,
provide friendship and mentorship, teach responsibility and
team work and demonstrate commitment and compassion with all
Community Boating Center students. Safety, Fun and Education
are the cornerstones of Community Boating Center programs.
For many of these children, Community Boating Center’s
on-the-water program is their first exposure to the marine
environment right in their own backyard. |
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