The Floating Classroom is much more than "just a boat" ... but, we really do need a boat.
The mission of the Cayuga Lake Floating Classroom is one of education and lake access for all members of our community. We create lake experiences for over 1500 residents of all ages each year, and provide hands-on STEM education for nearly 3000 students annually!
It's a little-known fact, but since our start, we have chartered the MV Haendel from Ithaca Boat Tours. We have enjoyed an excellent working relationship, but the time has come to make a change.
Our Board of Directors has set a goal of raising $100,000 to purchase the MV Haendel - or a similar passenger vessel - in time for the 2018 lake season.
To ensure progress toward this ambitious goal, we will be running several shorter fundraising drives.
Possible new home of the Cayuga Lake Floating Classroom in 2018?
Having a dedicated boat will allow to us:
- offer expanded and more flexible service to local schools and organizations.
- partner more effectively with volunteer monitors and lake organizations.
- outfit the vessel with lake-friendly, environmentally sound systems.
- introduce new edu-tourism programs to support our mission.
Every dollar raised helps, so we are looking for the support of individuals, businesses, and organizations.
If you agree that exciting, hands-on educational experiences and opportunities to explore the natural environment should be available to everyone in the community, please support this campaign!
Giving is Gorges in full swing - thank you for your help!
May 10, 2017
Dear supporters of the Floating Classroom,
As many of you know, we are using Giving is Gorges as an opportunity to kick off a major fundraising campaign to raise $100,000 to purchase our own dedicated boat to serve as a home for the Floating Classroom's school and community programs. With a little over 5 hours left to go, we have already raised $870 from 13 generous donors. It is truly heartwarming to see the extent to which you are in support of our mission.
We want to crack $1000 raised in the next few hours - could you please spread the word a little further? Thank you for your generosity and passion for kids and the environment!
With best regards,
Your friends at the Floating Classroom
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