by Joanna | Sep 25, 2026 | Fly Fishing, Foster Care, Mentoring, Mentors
So, I got involved in this thing called the Mayfly Project about 10 years ago… I had no idea what it would turn into, and I had no idea what it would do to me or for me. I saw a post on Facebook about these people in Arkansas taking foster kids fly fishing. They had...
by Joanna | Jul 15, 2026 | Events, Fly Fishing, Foster Care, Mentoring, Mentors, News & Updates
Our goal for 2027 is to mentor 475 children in foster care while expanding The Mayfly Project’s reach to more than 29 states, bringing hope, healing, and life-changing mentorship to even more youth who need it most. Every child deserves the opportunity to...
by Joanna | May 7, 2026 | Fly Fishing, Foster Care, Mentoring, Mentors
May is National Foster Care Month, a time set aside to recognize the more than 365,000 children and youth in the foster care system across the United States. It’s also a time to honor the foster parents, caregivers, and professionals who show up every day to support...
by Joanna | Apr 9, 2026 | Conservation, Fly Fishing, Foster Care, Grant, Mentoring, Mentors
The Mayfly Project is proud to announce that our Santa Fe program has been awarded funding through the Outdoor Equity Fund from the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division—an investment that will expand access to meaningful outdoor experiences for youth in foster care....
by Joanna | Jan 12, 2026 | Conservation, Curriculum, Fly Fishing, Foster Care, Grant, Mentoring, Mentors
By investing in programs that help youth find both confidence and solace in the outdoors, Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s (CPW) Outdoor Equity Grants open new pathways for communities who have historically faced barriers to getting outside. One of those programs is the...
by Joanna | Jan 6, 2026 | Fly Fishing, Foster Care, Mentoring, Mentors
This past year alone was one of growth, momentum, and meaningful connection: Youth served through programs across multiple states Passionate mentors investing countless volunteer hours Programs hosted on rivers, lakes, and streams that became spaces for confidence and...
