Visit Us at 74 Atlantic Avenue (Across from Star of the Sea Church) or Write to P.O. Box 813, Marblehead, MA 01945
Get in Touch & Apply to the ATW Social Network
We welcome inquiries from prospective adult members (ages 20–60), parents, guardians, North Shore employers, and community volunteers. Because we protect member privacy, this website contains no third-party tracking scripts or online data-collection forms.
Reach us directly by telephone at 781-990-3056, by email at info@anchortowindward.org, or by mail at P.O. Box 813, Marblehead, MA 01945.
- Physical Activity Center: 74 Atlantic Avenue, First Floor, Marblehead, MA 01945-3066 (Directly across from Our Lady Star of the Sea Church)
- Official U.S. Postal Box: P.O. Box 813, Marblehead, MA 01945
- Current Telephone: 781-990-3056
- Prior Salem Office (Pre-Nov 2011): 600 Loring Avenue, Salem, MA 01970 (Historic Tel: 978-740-0013)
- Official Email: info@anchortowindward.org
- Legal Corporate Name: Anchor to Windward Incorporated
- Federal EIN: 04-3060562 (IRS 501(c)(3) Ruling April 1994)
- President & Director: Charles T. Ball
- Vice President & Director: Andrew Christensen
- Treasurer & Director: William Miller
- Secretary / Clerk: Carol Marotta
How to Apply for Membership in the ATW Social Club (4-Step Process)
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Download and Review the Printable Application Guide
Review our age eligibility (adults 20–60), independent self-care expectations, and our 100% smoke, alcohol, and drug-free policy below before calling our office. -
Call 781-990-3056 or Email to Schedule an Introductory Visit
Contact our coordinator by calling 781-990-3056 or emailing info@anchortowindward.org. Prospective members and their parents or guardians are invited to tour our teaching kitchen, media lounge, and backyard patio at 74 Atlantic Avenue. -
Attend a Trial Friday Drop-In or Movie Night
Before finalizing enrollment, prospective members attend a supervised Friday evening social gathering at 74 Atlantic Avenue ($10 guest fee for Movie Night) to meet peers, volunteers, and staff in a relaxed environment. -
Mail Completed Enrollment & Emergency Contact Packet to P.O. Box 813
Mail your signed application, emergency contact sheet, and annual dues (or Marblehead Female Humane Society Scholarship request) to: Anchor to Windward, Inc., P.O. Box 813, Marblehead, MA 01945.
Complete Directory of Current & Historical Addresses and Contact Channels
| Location / Channel | Verified Address or Number | Active Period | Primary Purpose & Provenance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marblehead Activity Center | 74 Atlantic Avenue, Marblehead, MA 01945-3066 | Nov 1, 2011 – Present | Ground-floor headquarters across from Star of the Sea Church; hosts cooking classes, Friday Movie/Drop-In Nights, backyard cookouts, and two van parking spaces. Verified on 2012–2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. |
| Official Mailing Post Office Box | P.O. Box 813, Marblehead, MA 01945 | 1989 – Present | Statutory mailing address for IRS filings, tax-deductible checks, scholarship applications, and board correspondence. |
| Primary Telephone Line | 781-990-3056 | Nov 2011 – Present | Marblehead landline for program registration, weather cancellations, and family inquiries. Verified on 2012–2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. |
| Prior Salem Office (Historic) | 600 Loring Avenue, Salem, MA 01970 (Vinnin Square) | Pre-Oct 2011 | Former basement office flooded with four feet of water during the October 2011 storm; recorded in our 2011 Form 990 filing (Historic Tel: 978-740-0013). |
| Electronic Mail | info@anchortowindward.org | 1999 – Present | Direct email contact for families, volunteers, and community supporters. |