“I can’t wait to show everyone the pictures of the fish I caught!” 

TMP Mentee

The Mayfly Project

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.

Apply to mentor here: https://themayflyproject.com/mentoring/

Contact Us: https://themayflyproject.com/contact/

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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.

Justin Yancey

Lead Mentor, Jonesboro, Arkansas Project

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