“I can’t wait to show everyone the pictures of the fish I caught!”
Jonesboro, Arkansas Project
Project Lead Mentor: Justin Yancey
Co-Lead Mentor: Jason Macdonald
Project Location: Jonesboro, Arkansas
Year Project Founded: 2021
Mentors on this team: 8-10
Children mentored to date: Project kicking off 2022
Children to be mentored in 2022: 7-8
Local foster care partners: Currently searching for partners.
Local companies that support this project: Currently searching for community support.
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Jonesboro, Arkansas Project
Our goal is to share our passion for fly fishing and conservation by instilling confidence and building relationships with kids involved in our project. The scenic streams of the Ozarks are unforgettable and we feel every child deserves the opportunity to experience and appreciate the therapeutic benefits of our natural resources.
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News & Events
How Nocterra Brewing Boosted The Mayfly Project–Columbus
Brews, the Outdoors, and Big Hearts: How Nocterra Brewing Boosted The Mayfly Project–Columbus Fly fishing met fundraising in one of the most uplifting outdoor partnerships we’ve experienced. This isn’t just a story about raising money—it’s about connection,...
Idaho DHW Highlights TMP and a new program for free fishing licenses!
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare highlights The Mayfly Project and a new program to give free fishing licenses to youth in extended foster care. From the article: For children in foster care, the effects of instability, stress, and trauma can be...
Virginia Wildlife Magazine highlights the Roanoke, VA project!
Thank you to the Virginia Wildlife magazine for highlighting our Roanoke, VA project in the Jan/Feb 2025 issue. Read the full article HERE! Courtesy of Virginia Wildlife magazine linked here: https://dwr.virginia.gov/virginia-wildlife/
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