Paddlers for Humanity is an all-volunteer, 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization based in East Hampton, NY dedicated to bettering the lives of children, with an emphasis on supporting innovative and comprehensive mental health programs for kids and youth, including greater early intervention outreach, resiliency, anti-bullying, and changing behavior through a focus on the positive.  Plus, the P4H Catastrophic Fund supports families in crisis on the East End of Long Island.

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The Block Challenge brings together a community of women, men, and students to achieve a goal beyond themselves - undertaking the physical and mental challenge of an open ocean paddle from Montauk to Block Island, with the purpose of bettering the lives of children.

Adventure, challenge, beneficence, and heart are the keystones of the organization.

Block Challenge paddlers agree to raise or donate a minimum of $1500 to participate. In the spirit of the event and to have the greatest impact for the nonprofit organizations receiving the funds, most paddlers raise even more. 

In 2019 we have donated $180,000.  

To date, Paddlers for Humanity has given away 1.94 Million dollars.