PORCH and Goldfish Swim School Team Up to Offer Swim Lessons to Local Kids

As part of an exciting new partnership, Goldfish Swim School – located on Fordham Boulevard in Chapel Hill – is offering $28,000 worth of swim lessons to PORCH Chapel Hill-Carrboro families. 

Families can let PORCH know if they are interested in taking advantage of the opportunity. Twenty students are enrolled at no charge per quarter – that’s 80 people per year. Each enrolled students can take weekly swim lessons for three months. 

Goldfish onboards PORCH families just as they would any customer. 

Families will have a chance to participate more than once if they’d like – PORCH will keep a rolling list and send notifications when a spot becomes available. 

“This partnership symbolizes how we can be a connector to additional vital services,” says PORCH Executive Director Erin Riney. 

Adds Danelle Alex, who co-owns Goldfish Chapel Hill along with her husband, Manuel: “Access to essential life skills, like swimming, should be available to everyone. By offering swim lessons to PORCH families, Goldfish Swim School aims to help promote safety, confidence, and inclusivity in our community. This partnership reflects our commitment to empowering all families with opportunities for growth, well-being, and peace of mind.”