Give to Ocean Sanctuary

Help someone paddle back out.

Sometimes the hardest part is getting back in the water. We're a new Virginia Beach nonprofit building surf mornings, beach gatherings, and coastal care days where anyone can show up as they are. Your gift helps us open the first ones.

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Choose your gift

Every gift buys real gear and real mornings.

Pick once or monthly, then finish securely in the form. Amounts below are examples of what a gift can cover. You can enter any amount.

Monthly gifts help us plan the season ahead. Cancel anytime from your receipt.

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Ocean Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit; gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law. A financial statement is available from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218.

Where it goes

Simple, local, and on the beach.

We're just getting started, so here's the plan, not a scorecard. As programs launch, we'll share what we actually spend and do.

Gear

Soft-top boards, leashes, wax, rash guards, and wetsuits people can borrow.

Gatherings

Sunrise coffee, sunset circles, and the permits and supplies that make them easy to join.

Coastal care

Cleanup gloves, bags, and grabbers so we leave the beach better than we found it.

Getting started

Insurance, safety equipment, and the basics a new nonprofit needs to run safely.

Other ways to give

Not a money day? Bring yourself.

Time, gear, and a good shirt all count.

Volunteer

Help set up gatherings, carry boards, pour coffee, or lead a cleanup crew.

Volunteer with us

Sponsor a morning

Surf shops, cafés, and local businesses: sponsor gear or a gathering. Let's talk about what fits.

Become a sponsor

Wear it: "Paddle back out"

Our tee, in white or navy. Coming soon to our online shop.

Questions

Good to know

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Yes. Ocean Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) public charity, so gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You will get an emailed receipt right away.

Can I change or cancel a monthly gift?

Yes, anytime. Use the link in your donation receipt, or contact us and we'll help.

Is it secure?

Payments are processed securely by our donation partner. Ocean Sanctuary never sees or stores your card details.

Can I give in honor of someone?

Yes. Add their name in the form's message field and we'll keep it with your gift.

Are your programs running yet?

Not yet. We're new, and our first gatherings are being planned now. Check Gatherings for dates as they're announced.