b'WHY WE DEPEND ON2021Goal YOUR SUPPORT PBCB is 81.5% to goalYour$348,000Many in our community have limited access to Pleasant Bay and public boating programs. They miss out on all ofdonation will help sustainRaisedthe benefits that being on the water offers. PBCB To DatePBCB provides affordable, accessible recreational boating $283,669and educational opportunities that build important self-reliance, leadership, teamwork, confidence,PLEASE responsibility, and problem-solving skills.DONATIONS SUSTAIN 51%DONATE TODAYOF OUR OPERATING BUDGETPBCB relies on funding support from individual donors, business sponsorships, foundation grants, and fundraising events to provide:3Low cost fees3Ready access to a fleet of sailboats, kayaks and canoes to enjoy and explore Pleasant Bay3Affordable on-water sailing programs that range from skill-building classes and recreational enjoyment to marine education and environmental stewardship for all ages.3Need-based scholarships and financial assistance for children, families, and adults who cant afford even the modest cost to participate3Adaptive sailing and paddling programs on the Bay forpeople with disabilities3Free Outreach Programs in collaboration with our Community PartnersPBCB NEEDS DONATIONS BECAUSE there are costs associated with everything we do, such as boat maintenance, storage, winterizing, boat launching and hauling, mooring maintenance, seasonal dock installation and removal, program and administration staff salaries, utilities, facilities maintenance, campus upkeep, insurance and mortgage payments.QUESTIONS ABOUT PROGRAMS, VOLUNTEERING, DONATING, OR SPONSORSHIPS? PLEASE CONTACT US AT: INFO@PBCB.CC OR 508.945.SAIL (7245)WAYS OF GIVINGFrom your IRA: at age 70 you can give up to $100,000 to Pleasant Bay Community Boating that will count toward your required minimum distribution (RMD) for that year. This is a great way to avoid income tax on your RMD while supporting sailing and marine & environmental science education in your community.Gifts of appreciated stock assets: you will not pay capital gains tax and your deduction will be the current value of the asset.Join the PBCB Legacy Society: Legacy Society honors those loyal individuals who have included a gift to PBCB in their will and/or estate plans. Their thoughtful support through bequests, trusts, insurance and other vehicles will provide for the future of PBCB. If you have made provisions for this in your estate plans, please let us know so we can include you in the PBCB Legacy Society.'