Build a Ship, Teach Kids, Sponsor Events

As a not-for-profit organization, BMC depends on support from people like you for its continued success. There are many ways you can contribute to help us with our mission: to design and implement engaging, hands-on, maritime-themed educational, vocational and recreational opportunities for the community in a universally accessible waterfront facility.

Schooner Porcupine bow

Help to Build the Schooner Porcupine

The Bayfront Maritime Center is designing and building a representation of Erie’s historic Schooner Porcupine. The schooner’s mission will be sailing as the Schoolship for Presque Isle Bay, a hands-on sailing STEM classroom and historic regional attraction. Porcupine will also offer sailing charters and special events during the sailing season.

Volunteer at BMC

Volunteer with BMC

Every ship needs a great crew, and the Bayfront Maritime Center is a success because of its great volunteers. BMC is always seeking volunteers who are passionate about our mission to provide hands-on, engaging programming that produces extraordinary results.

More Ways to Give

Volunteer with BMC

Help support our operations directly

BMC is always seeking volunteers who are passionate about our mission to provide hands-on, engaging programming that produces extraordinary results.

Facebook Fundraiser

Create a Facebook fundraiser to support BMC.

Inspire friends, family, and co-workers to support our mission. Share your reasons for fundraising for BMC to encourage others to give to the cause!

Tax Credit Program

Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program

Through the Pennsylvania EITC Program your business can donate a percentage of your taxes to BMC at no additional cost.