“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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