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Our Name The origin of the program’s name was part of the founder, Tom Lewis’s, vision. The Fishing School’s name and philosophy is inspired by the adage, “If you give a man a fish, you will feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish, and he will feed himself for a lifetime.” TFS has updated that saying: Teach a child to fish, change a generation. Values Community Service Mission The TFS mission is to provide a safe haven, caring adults and academic support for vulnerable children and youth (ages 6-12) empowering them to open doors to limitless possibilities. As a former D.C. Metropolitan police officer, Tom Lewis witnessed from the front lines issues facing under-served youth. Concerned about the academic and motivational needs of the children of low-income households, Lewis founded The Fishing School in 1990. Located in the Northeast section of D.C., TFS is dedicated to helping youth unlock the door to knowledge and opportunity, as well as break the cycle of poverty.
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