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.

As of December 31, 2024, Fishing For Memories, Inc. has served 1,287 children/youth, 486 adults, from 500 families, totaling 1,773 people from Butler and surrounding counties.

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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!

Volunteering

If interested in volunteering, please reach out and email us here at Fishing For Memories, Inc. to see what we have available. We do work with children so please fill out these forms before emailing.

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