Fishing For Memories Brings Families Together

We provide outdoor experiences designed to strengthen the bonds between family members, restoring a rhythm of life that can be readily found in a body of water from which one can reel in a sense of joy.

To minimize credit card processing fees, we are pleased to accept donations through Thrivent Charitable Impact and Investing, as well as Paypal Donate. Thank you for your support!

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1,207+

Youth Served

488+

Adults Supported

1,773+

Total Family Members Impacted

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501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization • Proud Member of Butler Collaborative for Families

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How We Help You

Fishing For Memories (FFM) provides hands-on outdoor opportunities for children and youth ages 5 to 16 to learn fish identification, responsible conservation, and environmental stewardship.

Through hands-on fishing skills and cooperation-building activities, we create a supportive environment that strengthens family bonds—one memory at a time

Moments Build Memories

Fishing For Memories, Inc. has a strategy that can work for many families. Over the years we have received donations from caring community members who had heard about Fishing For Memories, Inc. by word of mouth.

Please help us continue to encourage the families in our communities through our fishing programs and outdoor bonding activities.

To minimize credit card processing fees, we are pleased to accept donations through Thrivent Charitable Impact and Investing, as well as Paypal Donate. Thank you for your support!

Our History

Fishing For Memories, Inc. was founded on July 3, 2003, by Christopher and Jennie Ebner. FFM, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, serves the communities of Butler, Allegheny, and surrounding counties in Western Pennsylvania.

 

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What People Are Saying

Person in a blue jacket holding a large trout over water, with a fishing net and a fly box labeled "Alpine Flies" visible.

This is the best day
of my entire life!

An At-Risk Child

A smiling child in a green Cub Scouts shirt holds up a large fish by its mouth, standing near a grassy area next to a body of water.

FFM is a wonderful organization that truly strengthens families. Little Bitty Lake is a magical place.

Parent

A child wearing glasses holds up a freshly caught fish by a pond, with trees and water in the background.

Awesome time!
Our kids had a BLAST!

Parent

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