SET SAIL FOR
LITERACY
A RECORD-BREAKING EVENING
$12K+
raised for literacy on the North Shore
Under perfect skies, more than $12,000 was raised aboard our evening cruise — with every dollar going directly to REAL's programs, bringing literacy and opportunity to Lynn and the surrounding North Shore.
WHERE THE FUNDS GO
What $12,000 makes possible
These funds directly power the REAL programs that put books, meals, and early education into the hands of the Lynn community. Here's what it costs to keep them going.
$25 / each
Restock a Little Free Library®
Staff time to sort, assess, and refill one library — each distributes about 650 books every year.
$200 / week
A weekly meal for 20+
Feeds the 20+ participants who join our programs each week — because learning starts with a full stomach.
$3K / Month
Home for Starting Small
Rent for the property housing Starting Small, our Reggio-Emilia inspired preschool giving early learners a strong start.
ON THE WATER
Moments from the evening
An incredible evening celebrating the progress we've made and the people who have helped to make it happen.
WITH HEARTFELT GRATITUDE
Meet our sponsors
We are extraordinarily thankful to the sponsors who made this event such an incredible success. This year brought our first-ever double sponsor — and a full slate of partners investing in literacy.
Community Sponsor
Flash Fitness
Beverly & Medford fitness studio whose support is grounded in bringing progress for all members of our community.
Community Sponsor
Bookshop of Beverly Farms
A beloved independent bookseller whose selection has sparked a love of reading in many since 1968.
Community Sponsor
Lynn Teachers Union
AFT Local 1037 educators standing behind literacy for every child in Lynn.
Community Sponsor
North Shore Community College
A cornerstone of North Shore education since 1965, opening doors to opportunity across our region.
Community Sponsor
Lynn Lions Club
Massachusetts’ oldest Lions club, serving Lynn with a century of community spirit since 1922.
Community Sponsor
First Lutheran Church of Lynn
Supporting Lynn through service and community.
OUR GENEROUS INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS
Anonymous Donor
Individual Sponsor
Joel & Mary Abramson
Individual Sponsor
Anonymous Donor
Individual Sponsor
Therese Melden
Individual Sponsor
A SPECIAL THANK YOU
To Mahi Cruises & the crew of the Hannah Glover
Thank you for a smooth, joyful sail around Salem Harbor. Your warmth and hospitality gave our supporters an evening they won't forget.