Every shoreline has a story, and every community deserves access to vibrant, healthy waterfronts. Your support directly powers our educational programs, community outreach, and advocacy for accessible, sustainable coastal spaces.

Whether you contribute financially, lend your time, or share our mission, you become an essential part of protecting and celebrating our shared coastlines.

How You Can Make a Difference

1. Donate to Protect Our Coasts

Your financial support keeps our programs running and accessible to all. From funding educational workshops to expanding our public waterfront guides, every contribution—no matter the size—makes an immediate impact.

• Tax-Deductible Giving: Going Coastal, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
• Ways to Give: Make a one-time gift, set up a recurring donation, or support us through workplace giving programs.

2. Volunteer & Get Involved

Roll up your sleeves and join us on the waterfront! We are always looking for passionate individuals to assist with community outreach, shoreline cleanups, educational events, and specialized project support.

• Share Your Skills: Have expertise in coastal ecology, research, social media, google ads, development? We’d love to collaborate with you.

3. Write For Us

Are you passionate about urban coasts, hidden waterfront trails, maritime history, or sustainable living? We welcome guest contributors to share their perspectives and stories on the Going Coastal blog.

• Get Published: Have an idea for an article or guide? Pitch your story idea to us on our Contact Us page.

4. Shop & Support

Supporting our work can be as simple as adding a book or piece of gear to your collection:

• Our Books: Purchase our books. Proceeds directly support our ongoing research and mapping initiatives.
• Going Coastal Gear: Grab your shoreline-ready apparel and accessories in our shop.
• Shop our eBay Charity: Shop our select items as your favorite charity when buying or selling on eBay.

5. Spread the Word

Help us grow the movement! Follow us on social media, share our coastal itineraries with friends, and help amplify our message of coastal stewardship.