Latest North Shore Press & Official Marblehead Dispatch
Marblehead Christmas Walk
Featured in the Marblehead Current on December 3, 2025, showcasing ATW holiday outreach and community fellowship.
Marblehead Community Mural
Documented by North Shore press, highlighting collaborative art workshops between ATW members and local artists.
Science & Wellness Lectures
Local coverage capturing interactive science and health sessions hosted for adult members at 74 Atlantic Avenue.
Our Marblehead Harbor, Mission & Core Programs
74 Atlantic Avenue Activity Center & P.O. Box 813, Marblehead, MA 01945 · Tel: 781-990-3056
A Safe, Welcoming Harbor for Independent Living
Founded in 1989 by Bill and Nancy Stiles, Anchor to Windward, Inc. supports high-functioning adults ages 20 to 60 with developmental and intellectual disabilities across Marblehead, Salem, Swampscott, Beverly, and the greater North Shore.
Operating entirely without state agency funding, ATW combines practical independent living guidance with an active, 30-plus-member Social Club at our ground-floor headquarters at 74 Atlantic Avenue.
Individualized Life Skills
ATW works closely with independent living clients and families on apartment readiness, budgeting, grocery shopping, kitchen cooking classes, and workplace communication.
30+ Member Social Club
Our flagship Social Club brings together adults every Friday evening and Saturday afternoon for Movie Nights, Drop-In Game Nights, seasonal cookouts, and supervised excursions.
Bowling, Men's Group & Jobs
Members participate in a mid-week bowling league, a weekly men's discussion group, miniature golf, and local employment with Crosby's Market, the YMCA, and National Grand Bank.
2025 IRS Form 990-EZ Governance & Zero-Salary Stewardship
Since November 1, 2011, ATW has occupied a bright, accessible first-floor suite at 74 Atlantic Avenue in historic downtown Marblehead:
- Teaching Kitchen & Pantry: Equipped for hands-on meal preparation, nutrition workshops, and life-skills instruction.
- Social Lounge & Media Room: Hosts Friday Movie Nights from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM and Drop-In Game Nights from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
- Backyard Cookout Patio: Private outdoor grilling and picnic area for seasonal parties and family gatherings.
- Dedicated Van Parking: Two reserved off-street spaces for ATW passenger vans transporting members to North Shore outings.
According to our 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ filing under EIN 04-3060562, Anchor to Windward maintains a lean, community-driven financial model:
- Current Officers: President Charles T. Ball, Vice President Andrew Christensen, Treasurer William Miller, and Secretary/Clerk Carol Marotta.
- Board of Directors: Charles Bachner, James Marotta, Janine Glabicky, and Michael Bornhorst.
- 100% Volunteer Board: All eight officers and directors serve with $0 compensation, ensuring every dollar directly supports member activities.
- 2025 Financial Position: Total revenue of $77,014, total expenses of $108,983, and end-of-year net assets of $179,872.
$179,872 Net Asset Reserve
President Charles T. Ball and Treasurer William Miller completed the 2025 federal return from 74 Atlantic Avenue and P.O. Box 813, confirming $179,872 in net assets.
8 Unpaid Civic Leaders
Every officer and director serves on a strictly voluntary basis with $0 compensation, directing community gifts straight to member programming and passenger vans.
Direct Mail via P.O. Box 813
Operating independently of state or federal agencies, ATW relies on tax-deductible contributions mailed to P.O. Box 813, Marblehead, MA 01945.
Anchor to Windward Chronicles & Social Club Milestones
Flood a Blessing in Disguise: Back to Marblehead
Board member Nancy Marrs chronicled how an October 2011 storm flooded ATW's former Vinnin Square office at 600 Loring Avenue, Salem, and how volunteers moved ATW into 74 Atlantic Avenue by November 1, 2011.
Chamber Nonprofit of the Year Award
Executive Director Ann Marie Casey of the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce and State Senator Tom Magee presented ATW President Judy Jacobi and Vice President Barry Weed with the town's premier nonprofit citation.
Original May 2011 Social Club Schedule
Our Spring 2011 season featured Friday Movie Nights, Drop-In Nights, weekend Salem Willows trips, and our annual May Summer Cookout.
Life at Anchor to Windward — Marblehead & North Shore
Across the Street: Our Lady Star of the Sea Church on Atlantic Avenue, landmark neighbor to ATW Headquarters.