by Kaitlin | Aug 7, 2023 | Fly Fishing, Foster Care, Mentoring, News & Updates
“But you live in McCall, 4 hours from our local project?” I remember asking Brian Oakland, of Got Fishing, when he first reached out to us and told us he was going to not only raise funds for our Idaho Projects, but he wanted to join our project in Coeur’d Alene. He...
by Kaitlin | Jul 12, 2023 | Curriculum, Fly Fishing, Foster Care, Mentoring, News & Updates
From our Seattle Project Lead Mentor, Eileen Petralia: “During one of our project years, in the late planning stages, I learned that all of our mentees that registered would all be native Spanish speakers. As myself and some of the mentors had friends...
by Kaitlin | Jul 3, 2023 | Fly Fishing, Foster Care, Mentoring, Mentors, News & Updates
“Thank you so much for this. The interaction with the volunteers has been great to watch, and I love how it’s much more than just about catching fish, but building character and stewardship. Again, you are all awesome for this!” –Mentee Caregiver, TMP...
by Kaitlin | Jun 6, 2023 | Fly Fishing, Foster Care, Mentoring, News & Updates
“Introducing children to the art of fly fishing is not really about the fish we catch. It’s about helping them, as it helps so many of us, by providing an escape, promoting character, building relationships, and connecting us with nature.” –Jeremiah Russell,...
by Kaitlin | May 22, 2023 | Fly Fishing, Foster Care, Mentoring, News & Updates
Check out this great video from our Missoula Mentor, TK Archibald! This project is on it’s 4th year, serving in Missoula! It takes a village to make these projects happen–we are so grateful for our donors, foster care partners, mentors, and...
by Kaitlin | Apr 26, 2023 | Conservation, Fly Fishing, Foster Care, News & Updates
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Children in foster care are getting the chance to learn a new hobby: fly fishing. It’s part of a free program that pairs a child with a safe mentor who also teaches them life skills. “I’m hoping these kids can just step out of...
