Every day at Community Rowing, people show up and, stroke by stroke, build a community where trust grows, confidence is amplified, and strangers become teammates. It happens on the Charles River, in the Harry Parker boathouse, and in all the small moments that make this place feel like home.

This Giving Day, your gift can help make space for people of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to find access, opportunity, and personal growth through rowing. You're not just supporting programs, you are fueling the next ripple. Thank you for being a partner in the community we create together.

Included in this year's event, we are excited to share that CRI is offering community members the opportunity to name a boat or oar. With our fleet replacement now underway — new singles, eights, doubles, fours, and oars arriving through 2028 — your gift can put your name on the water for five years. Click here to learn more.

Your investment in our mission matters. You matter. Thank you!

We would love to share our appreciation in person. We hope you can join us at our Giving Day Reception on May 7, at 6:00 PM where we will have the following items to pick up*.

CRI Gift Bag (Up to $100)

CRI sticker
CRI keychain

CRI Gift Bag ($100 and above)

CRI phone wallet
CRI sticker
CRI rally towel

CRI Gift Bag ($500 and above)

CRI socks
CRI drybag

Name an Oar ($1,000 and above)

CRI canvas bag
Custom CRI drinkwear
Your name on a Concept 2 sweep oar

CRI Gift Bag ($1,985 and above)

Your name on a pair of Concept 2 sculling oars
VIP access to the CRI tent for Head Of The Charles weekend

CRI Boat Naming Opportunity ($10,000)

Your name on one of our new singles (more info here)

* If you are not able to attend the reception, contact Development Associate Ryan Fletcher at ryan.fletcher@communityrowing.org for a pick-up time.

Giving Day 2026

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED US REACH OUR GOAL!

Team Members