Waterside Workshops

Our biggest gathering and fundraiser of the year is coming. Will you help power Waterside’s next chapter?

Every level of support strengthens our ability to serve the youth and community who count on us. We can’t wait to celebrate with you on September 19 and show our appreciation for your partnership. Learn more at the link in our bio (or below) and feel free to reach out with any questions!

https://watersideworkshops.org/land-and-sea-party-2026/

From youth interns to staff members, Eric and Carmello have been building something real at for years. Hear what they have to say about it at the link in our bio or at https://watersideworkshops.org/what-it-means-to-stay-eric-villa-and-carmello-madden-on-finding-their-place-at-waterside/

Mark your calendars!

The Land and Sea Party is back, and this year, we’re bringing it home.

On Saturday, September 19 from 5–9 pm, join us at Waterside’s newly beautified campus on Bolivar Drive at Aquatic Park for our annual fundraising celebration. We’ve been busy making this place even more beautiful, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Expect a fantastic feast, activities, a silent auction, prizes, and more.

This party is how we fund free youth programs: summer camps, outdoor adventures, bike giveaways, and paid job-training internships. Every dollar raised goes directly to the young people who call this place home.

Here’s how you can get involved right now:

🎟 Save the date — September 19

💛 Donate to our silent auction — goods, experiences, gift baskets, restaurant certificates, anything fun. Your donation will be seen by 200 community members and local leaders.

🌟 Become a sponsor — Party hosts get special access, benefits, and recognition. Contact us to learn more.

🙌 Volunteer — Help us make the magic happen. Setup, food service, programming (and you’ll get to enjoy the party, too).

Find more details at the link in our bio or at https://watersideworkshops.org/land-and-sea-party-2026

Meet Sophia. High school student, competitive mountain biker, and intern turned youth staff member.

Sophia came to through a friend she raced with. She showed up ready to work, and the shop met her there: with real skills training, a supportive crew, and a community that cares.

Now she’s completing full bike builds, mentoring newer interns, and helping younger kids find their first ride. This August, she heads to Italy, France, and South Africa for her senior year through World Class Academy, studying and riding her way across three continents.

She’s going places. Literally.

There are two weeks left in our “Waterside Loves You” campaign. A one-time or recurring gift at any amount helps us keep doing what we do — training young people like Sophia, paying fair wages, and building a shop worth showing up to.

👉 Donate now: https://watersideworkshops.networkforgood.com/ (or link in bio!)