Project Report
| Jan 16, 2019
2018 Recap
By Nicholas Metropulos | Executive Director
![200 Students Educated!]()
200 Students Educated!
2018 has been quite the year and marks 11 years since our programs began! Thanks to our supporters over 200 students were educated this year on responsible angling and marine conservation. In addition, over 500 pounds of fresh fresh were donated to various soup kitchens in South Florida, which provided over 1,000 meals to those in need.
In 2019 we are expanding our programming and will be working with over 300 children in South Florida and the Caribbean during the course of the year as well as continuing to partner with local fishing tournaments to provide soup kitchens with nutritious meals.
I encourage you to consider giving whatever you can to ensure that this impactful organization continues to do great work in 2019. We thank our high school student volunteers, donors, guest speakers, and community partners for a wonderful year!
With gratitude,
Nicholas C. Metropulos
![1,000 Meals Donated!]()
1,000 Meals Donated!
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Dec 6, 2018
Fishing for a Future
By Nicholas Metropulos | Executive Director
![Fish Tacos!]()
Fish Tacos!
“The ability to share my love for an activity with other kids is a great feeling. Fishing provides an opportunity to bond, despite of any cultural, social, or economical differences. The kids I taught are without a doubt far different from myself, so the thought that I was able to introduce such a great activity to them and encourage them to become more involved in their natural environment is spectacular. As far as looking at what I gained from my experience, F4FN has helped me become a better leader in my community and more aware of the societal differences in my local community.” - Koby Krinsky (F4FN Miami Program Director)
Another fun-filled semester of marine conservation and responsible angling education has concluded! We are now in a crucial phase of expansion as we continue on our mission to educate the next generation of environmental stewards. Our students loved the classes so much that we have decided to lengthen the Responsible Angling Education program from 8 weeks to 30 weeks long. This means more projects, more field trips, more guest speakers, and of course more fun!
The new programs, being rolled out in 2019, will contain a STEM centered curriculum, while focusing on critical topics such as: overfishing, climate change, ocean pollution, and much more! They will be offered at 6 locations in South Florida through our partners: Boys & Girls Club of Miami-Dade & Florence Fuller Child Development Center.
Impacting more youth means that we need your support to continue this advantageous growth. Please consider supporting our efforts by making a gift online today or reaching out to give via check. Every gift makes a difference!
Sincerely,
Nicholas C. Metropulos
![Graduation Trip!]()
Graduation Trip!
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Casting Class!
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Aug 30, 2018
2,000 children educated!
By Nicholas Metropulos | Executive Director
![First catch of the day!]()
First catch of the day!
"F4FN benefited me greatly, I learned leadership skills from other volunteers as well as how revolutionary this program can be for those children and volunteers involved."- Brandon Janjic (F4FN Volunteer)
After two summer programs, Fishing for Families in Need has educated over 2,000 socio-economically disadvantaged children on how to be stewards of their local marine environment. Through our Responsible Angling Education program, we intend to enhance these children's lives by imparting skills and knowledge that will empower them in their daily lives while also creating young ethical anglers who recognize the need to safeguard and preserve our marine ecoystems.
With all of our programs to date, we are currently on track to educate 2,150+ children in 2019. We look forward to starting our Responsible Angling Education programs back up in September. Please consider supporting our efforts by giving today.
Sincerely,
Nicholas C. Metropulos
![Learning about water displacement]()
Learning about water displacement
![Cleaning up the Downtown Nassau community]()
Cleaning up the Downtown Nassau community
![Feeding a stingray]()
Feeding a stingray
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