“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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Salt Lake City, Utah Project News!
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 their normal...
Clabough Foundation Support, Bend, Oregon!
The Bend Mayfly Project is excited to be the recipient of the Clabough Foundation grant! The Clabough Foundation emphasizes environmental stewardship, education activities, arts and culture, social services, and community based programs that create a positive change...
First Annual, Kings River Smallmouth Shootout!
What's better than a fly fishing tournament to support TMP in Fayetteville?! What: First Annual Kings River Smallmouth Shootout, sponsored by Mclellan’s! Date: Saturday, June 24, 2023 Time: TBD, around 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Location: Kings River Outfitters in Eureka...
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Fayetteville, Arkansas Project
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