Celebrating 40 Years
of Innovation and Impact
Living Classrooms Foundation implements community-driven, research-based, best practices that value the priorities and aspirations of our community members and deliver both opportunity and results. We provide hands-on learning opportunities for individuals of all ages at our Crossroads Public Charter Middle School, community centers, in our workforce development programming, aboard our historic ships, and in our urban green spaces. Our mission is to strengthen communities and inspire children, youth, and adults to achieve their potential through hands-on education, workforce development, health and wellness, and community safety programs that use urban, natural, and maritime resources as "living classrooms."
Tomorrow’s Promise Campaign
Living Classrooms Foundation announces the public launch of our $70 million Tomorrow’s Promise Campaign. This bold initiative sustains and expands our education, workforce development, wellness, and community safety programs. Having reached 75% of our goal, generous supporters have recently pledged $3.21 million to create a powerful matching gift challenge.
This special opportunity will allow you to see your gift go twice as far, doubling the impact, the reach, and the lives transformed!
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude and giving! Last year, we were able to provide 423 complete Thanksgiving meals to families in Baltimore City. Please join us by donating goods or your time to make the holidays special for our communities!
SAIL250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore
SAIL250® Maryland & Airshow Baltimore is a free, family friendly, week-long celebration of all things maritime and aviation bringing the Fleet, Flights, Festivals and educational programming back to Baltimore June 24-July 1, 2026. The event is produced by Living Classrooms’ Historic Ships in Baltimore in partnership with the United States Navy, Maryland Department of Commerce Office of Tourism, City of Baltimore and Baltimore County as well as other organizations and agencies.
Maritime Magic
Thank you to the sponsors, neighbors, food & beverage sponsors, volunteers, trustees, staff and 2,500+ guests who made Maritime Magic 2025 a night to remember.
Mark your calendar for Maritime Magic, Friday, October 2, 2026.
The Sky’s The Limit
The Sky’s The Limit was a fun night of great food and drinks, music by the A.D. Smith Band, rides on the Capital Ferris Wheel, and more! Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, staff, and over 200 guests that made the event successful!
Special thanks to The National Harbor for your partnership and support of our DC based programs!
Premier Lacrosse League Partnership
PLL Assists (Premier Lacrosse League), in partnership with Living Classrooms Foundation, launched the BMORE LAX Alliance—a dynamic new model for community convening and systems-level collaboration.
Through this partnership, the Baltimore Urban Lacrosse League (BULL), operated by Living Classrooms, introduces boys and girls to competitive team play, serving as a welcoming on-ramp to Harlem Lacrosse’s programming for middle and high school students across city public schools.
Bread Upon the Waters | Baltimore’s Black Maritime Legacy by Living Classrooms Foundation.