Donors & Partners

The generosity of our donors and partners makes our work possible.

Donors & Partners

The generosity of our donors and partners makes our work possible.

Community Program Partners

We are a proud Learn24 Partner. They have supported our program for many years. We rely on them for training support, program guidance, essential funding, and much more. We are grateful to have Learn24 as a vital community partner.

We work with partner organizations to deliver our programs, recruit talented staff, and support our operations. With their commitment, our youth gain the skills to own their futures, become productive members of their communities, and grow academically. If you want to become a partner, please get in touch with our Executive Director, Meeta Sharma-Holt.

School Partners

The Fishing School partners with DC Public Schools, independent schools, and public charter schools to deliver our programming. Our current sites are:

In addition to providing program space and enrollment support, partner schools provide access to student performance data, and TFS Instructors work with school-day teachers so that we can tailor our instructions as needed.

Local Universities

College students majoring in education and other social science fields can earn course credit, a part-time salary, and valuable work experience by serving as instructors for The Fishing School. These partnerships supply a steady flow of trained professionals while preparing university students for a career in youth development.

Corporate Partners

Corporate and community partners support our programmatic elements, assist with school-wide projects, expose students to different types of jobs, and donate supplies. Partners include organizations such as KPMG, Wyndham Vacation Ownership, Deloitte, and State Farm.

Top Donors

The following individuals, foundations, corporations, and nonprofits have made a difference in a child’s life by supporting The Fishing School in the 2024-25 fiscal year.

  • Danaher Corporation
  • Morris and Gwendolyn Cafrtiz Foundation
  • Greater Washington Community Foundation
  • Mayor’s Office of Latino Affairs
  • Congressional Sports for Charity
  • Five Below
  • Events DC

“Every day I rely on grit, perseverance, determination, and principles that The Fishing School helped make a part of my character.”

-Dwight Deloatch Jr, Former TFS Participant

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