Support transformation
beneath the surface.
Your donation helps formerly incarcerated individuals rebuild their lives through the healing power of scuba diving. Every contribution directly funds certification training, mental-health counseling, equipment, transportation, and long-term career support.
Where your gift goes.
PADI certification training
Pool sessions, open water dives, and full PADI certification for each participant.
Mental-health counseling
Trauma-informed therapy and group sessions woven throughout the 12-week program.
Equipment and safety gear
Wetsuits, BCDs, regulators, masks, fins, and dive computers for every participant.
Transportation to dive sites
Reliable transport from participants' homes to pool facilities and open water sites.
Workforce development and job placement
Resume building, interview prep, and direct connections to marine industry employers.
Alumni mentorship and long-term support
Ongoing community, peer mentorship, and career coaching after program completion.
Choose how you want to help.
One-Time Gift
$50 equips a diver with gear. $100 funds a counseling session. $250 covers pool training. $500 pays for Open Water certification. Every dollar goes directly to a participant.
Donate NowMonthly Giving
Become a Surface Sustainer. $25/month funds transportation for a participant. $50/month covers weekly counseling. $100/month sponsors a full month of training.
Become a SustainerSponsor a Diver
$1,500 sponsors one participant through the complete 12-week program — PADI certification, gear, transportation, and trauma-informed counseling included.
Sponsor NowCorporate Sponsorship
Partner with us to support workforce development, conservation initiatives, and community impact. Custom sponsorship packages available for businesses of all sizes.
Make Your Gift
One-time or monthly — every dollar helps someone take their first breath underwater and their first step toward a new life.
Give equipment or services.
We gratefully accept in-kind donations that directly support our participants and program operations.
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Surface to Success is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. All donations are fully tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. We are committed to full transparency with our donors and partners.
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