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"Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much."

— Helen Keller

Support the Boat Shop

The Carpenter’s Boat Shop thrives thanks to the dedication of our apprentices and the generosity of supporters like you. While our apprentices craft boats and furniture that help sustain our mission, it is the contributions from our community that make it possible for us to continue offering transformative programs, fostering personal growth, and building a supportive, service-driven community.
Your donation helps fund our tuition-free apprenticeship program, where participants learn valuable skills in boatbuilding, seamanship, and community living. Every gift, no matter the size, directly supports our work of nurturing lives and enriching our community.
If you would like to contribute, you can donate online by clicking the button below:
Prefer to mail your donation? Please send it to:
The Carpenter’s Boat Shop 440 Old County Road Pemaquid, ME 04558
We are deeply grateful for your support! Together, we can continue to create positive change, one boat and one person at a time.

Volunteer

The Carpenter’s Boat Shop is proud to have a dedicated group of volunteers known as the Friends of the Boat Shop. Over 20 volunteers generously give their time each week to support our ongoing mission and work.

INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?
Our volunteers assist with a variety of tasks, from helping with boat building projects and maintaining our fleet of a dozen boats, to crafting Adirondack chairs and Shaker oval boxes that generate income for the Shop. Some volunteers even offer courses to our apprentices, sharing their valuable knowledge and skills.
We are incredibly grateful for this kind, talented, and generous group, and we’re always excited to welcome more volunteers into our community.
Interested in joining the Friends of the Boat Shop?

Donate Your Boat

Contribute to The Carpenter’s Boat Shop by donating your boat! Your donation helps fund our programs and apprenticeships, with all proceeds from resold vessels directly supporting our mission.

Your tax-deductible donation will contribute to our 9-month apprenticeship program, provide hands-on restoration experience for our apprentices, and help us continue offering transformative learning opportunities.
We are ideally looking for boats with good resale value or those requiring minor repairs. If you have a boat you’d like to donate, please contact us below
Thank you for supporting our mission and helping us nurture lives through boatbuilding and community!
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, your donation is fully tax-deductible.

Community Partners

Building Meaningful Community Connections

At The Carpenter’s Boat Shop, we believe in the power of strong community relationships. By becoming a sponsor, your business can play a vital role in supporting our mission while fostering meaningful connections within the local community. Your generosity will directly impact the lives of our apprentices and contribute to the continuation of our programs.
We invite you to partner with us and be part of something greater— together, we can nurture personal growth, craftsmanship, and community service.

Our Community Partners

Planned Giving

Support the future of
building boats & nurturing lives

At The Carpenter’s Boat Shop, we invite you to explore meaningful ways to support our mission now and for generations to come through planned giving. Your contributions ensure that we can continue to nurture lives and build a stronger community through boatbuilding and seamanship.

Ways to Give:

APPRECIATED SECURITIES

Donate stocks or assets that have increased in value and have been held for over 12 months, magnifying the impact of your gift while reducing your tax liability.

INSURANCE POLICIES

Designate The Carpenter’s Boat Shop as the beneficiary of an existing or new life insurance policy, giving you tax benefits while supporting a cause you care about.

QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTIONS FROM AN IRA

For individuals 70½ or older, donate up to $105,000 annually from a taxable IRA to reduce your taxable income and support our mission.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS

Easily name The Carpenter’s Boat Shop as a payable-on-death beneficiary of your CD, savings, or brokerage account. This simple form of giving can be revoked during your lifetime.

BEQUESTS & LIVING TRUSTS

Include The Carpenter’s Boat Shop in your will or trust, ensuring a lasting impact. You can leave a percentage of your estate or a specific asset.

BEQUESTS & LIVING TRUSTS

Include The Carpenter’s Boat Shop in your will or trust, ensuring a lasting impact. You can leave a percentage of your estate or a specific asset.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

We recommend consulting with your financial advisor to determine the best planned giving option for your situation. Your thoughtful planning today will help The Carpenter’s Boat Shop continue to inspire and educate for years to come.

For assistance, please contact us at [email protected]. Thank you for considering a legacy gift to support our mission!

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