This was the funnest day I’ve ever had in my life!
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Project
Lead Mentor: Greg Rhodes
Project location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Year project founded: 2026
Mentors on this team: 8
Children to be mentored in 2026: 5
Local foster care partners: Diakon Adoption and Foster Care, Children’s Home of York
Local companies that support this project:The PMI Charitable Foundation
Currently looking for sponsors and support to serve local foster children in 2026!!!
Contact Information: grhodes705@gmail.com
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These children need us to come along side them–to hold space for them during a difficult time in their lives. If we can get them outside with safe mentors, and teach them how to fly fish, we are giving them tools to cope and experiences that will impact them for many years to come. Every child should have a memory of a big fish they were proud to catch!
Project Mentors
GREG RHODES, LEAD MENTOR
Greg is so pleased that The Mayfly Project gives him the opportunity to combine his two passions…mentoring youth and fly fishing. A native of south central PA he lives in Camp Hill with his wife Monica, daughter Isabelle and numerous pets. Recently, Greg decided to retire as a land developer and home builder. Prior to his construction career Greg had guided 30 day wilderness trips with at risk youth for the Tresslercare Wilderness School in Boiling Springs, PA. He has returned to life on the trail 25 years later working for the same organization now called The Diakon Wilderness School. When not leading 30 day courses Greg, his wife Monica and dog Mimi Olive travel extensively…Greg always on the lookout for great trout water!
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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