Student Athletes for ACBA!

Invest in ACBA's future by making a gift today

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Hey, student athletes! As autumn arrives along the Anacostia River and fall racing ramps up, we know that everyone is giving their all to push across that finish line.

Behind the scenes, the Anacostia Community Boathouse Association is working hard to make sure you have everything you need to give 100% on the water.

Here is a breakdown of where ACBA is headed and how you help can us build a stronger future together:

New Locker Rooms: ACBA has hired iStudio Architects to complete a 30% design for brand-new locker rooms.

Why It's Important: Building a permanent structure is essential for renewing ACBA's lease in 2030, so our community can keep its home on the Anancostia River.

The Goal: The entire ACBA community is coming together to raise $100,000 by December 31, 2026, to help keep this project moving forward.

The Ask: Student athletes like you are critical to the success of this campaign. We are inviting you to invest in ACBA’s future by making a gift today.

Where Your Support Goes: In addition to supporting the new locker rooms projects, your gift will help care for the equipment and facilities you rely on every day, including:

  • erg purchases and maintenance
  • site safety, security, and maintenance
  • future facility upgrades, including a permanent boathouse
  • river navigation management
  • accessibility, site beautification, and bioswale conservation
  • operational capacity building and advancement

How to Participate: Gifts of any size make a real difference and are deeply appreciated. All donors will receive:

  • recognition on the ACBA website
  • a subscription to the ACBA newsletter
  • updates from ACBA leadership on planning efforts and progress towards our new locker rooms and permanent boathouse

Exclusive Perk: Student-athletes who make a gift of $5 or more before December 31, 2026 will receive a limited-edition ACBA sticker featuring the new logo (pictured above)!

**Not a student? Discover more giving opportunities here!**

Our boathouse community has thrived for 26 years thanks to the dedication of rowers, families, neighbors, and friends. Student athletes play an essential role in keeping this spirit alive and building a bright future for the Anacostia waterfront! Thank you for your support.