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Alexandria Seaport Foundation

Doing Big Things with Small Boats!

Through the building and use of wooden boats, the Alexandria Seaport Foundation helps at-risk youth turn their lives around and provides families, community groups, and schools with meaningful educational, social, and recreational experiences. Full-time apprentices earn their GED and prepare for a career in the building trades. The latest additions to our program include vocational training in green construction, a summer program, and an afterschool program.

Joe Youcha and the Alexandria Seaport Foundation are the cover story of Trailblazing, the Meyer Foundation Annual Report

Upcoming and Important Events — Mark Your Calendar!

  • Swing for Seaport, Friday, September 24, 2010: 7:00 pm, Old Dominion Boat Club. Seafood and Dancing! Celebrate ASF!

  • Seaport Day, Saturday, September 25, 2010: Noon-4:00 pm on the City Dock, at the Seaport Center, at Waterfront Park, and at the 2 Duke St. Shop! Boatbuilding, tours, demonstrations, and more!

  • Tuesday nights, Seaport Center: 6:00 pm, Gig Rowing
    7:00 pm, Open Shop

  • First Wednesdays, 8:00 am, 2 Duke St.: Coffee and Tour

  • Most Saturday mornings, 8:00 am, Seaport Center: Gig Rowing (call to get notices or to confirm each week's schedule)

Donated Cars Needed
ASF is seeking donations of reliable used cars. Must be able to pass inspection with minimal repairs. Donors can deduct the full market value. Contact the ASF office at 703-549-7078 or asfoffice@alexandriaseaport.org.

Recent media about the Apprentice Program

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CFC Logo United Way Logo

New! Swing for Seaport! Seaport Day Kick-Off Party and Seaport Day Coming September 24-25! Join in!

An Open Letter from Kent Barnekov, President of Robinson Terminal, in Support of the Alexandria Seaport Foundation, in the Alexandria Gazette Packet

July's PropTalk mentions ASF's building of the Haven 12 1/2. (Not yet available online)

Boat Raffle--Won by Paul Henderson at the drawing June 18!  Stay Tuned--we will be raffling off another canoe in the fall!










14 ft. Cruiser Canoe

Teaching with Small Boats Conference a Big Success--Next Steps...


ASF in the News--

Norah and Joe--NBC
NBC News with Brian Williams, Making a Difference--Troubled Teens Navigate Powerful Currents

Photo of Rashea Lewis

Department of Labor Newsbrief--ARRA, Youth Program Leads Young Woman to Carpentry

Visit our Catalogue Page!

CFP

Let Your Social Networks Know-- ASF Chosen for 2009-2010 Catalogue for Philanthropy


Putting contest
4th Annual Paul Weeks Golf Tournament--Still Going Strong!

CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric reports that the ASF is also rebuilding lives

How to Run a Family Boat Building Event
Resource Materials

For more information about the Alexandria Seaport Foundation, please contact Holly Hunsberger at asfoffice@alexandriaseaport.org
 
The Alexandria Seaport Foundation is a not-for-profit 501c(3), volunteer-based organization
© 2007 Alexandria Seaport Foundation