Learning by Doing
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.”
Sky’s the Limit
Join Living Classrooms Foundation for Sky’s the Limit, a rooftop experience bringing together some of Washington's best Chefs and guests for an evening of connection, purpose, and impact.
Hosted indoors and outdoors at The Ridge Club at City Ridge, guests will enjoy a cocktail-style reception with an amazing meal curated by some of the area’s top acclaimed Chefs including Chef Rick Allison, Michelin-Starred Chef Danny Lledó, and James Beard Award Finalist Chef Scott Drewno, along with sweeping skyline views, entertainment, and firepit gatherings under the night sky.
More than a celebration, Sky’s the Limit, is an opportunity to invest in the futures of the children, youth, and adults served by Living Classrooms Foundation.
Thank you to the sponsors, neighbors, food & beverage sponsors, volunteers, trustees, staff and 2,000+ guests who made Maritime Magic 2026 a night to remember!
Maritime Magic
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Last year, we were able to give away 400+ complete Thanksgiving meals to families in Baltimore City. Each meal included a turkey plus a bag of other necessary food and ingredients. We estimate that each complete meal serves around eight people, so in total, we fed over 3,300 people last year!
Help us continue this tradition and provide full Thanksgiving meals to more families in Baltimore City this year! You can donate items from our shooping list or contribute financially here by selecting “Thanksgiving Food Drive” in the dropdown menu. Contact Allie Dudley for more information.
Thank you for participating in this year’s Thanksgiving Food Drive!
Baltimore Target Investment Zone
Living Classrooms’ 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. The Baltimore Target Investment Zone helps us fulfill this mission in the areas that need it most!
Sail250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore
Sail250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore welcomed more than 600,000 visitors, 33 ships and military vessels, 4 airshow teams, 1,000+ volunteers and more to a fun, safe, and successful event commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. The Living Classroom Foundation is incredibly proud and grateful to Chris Rowsom and all our dedicated staff, partners, volunteers, and sponsors who helped make Sail250 an amazing, once-in-a-generation event.
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. We have reached 91% of our goal and hope to achieve or surpass that goal this year!
Tomorrow’s Promise Campaign
Bread Upon the Waters
A Living Classrooms Short Film
Bread Upon the Waters | Baltimore’s Black Maritime Legacy by Living Classrooms Foundation.