Service to Others
The Fishing School (TFS) is a nonprofit serving the Washington, DC communities most in need. Our mission is to prepare elementary and middle school youth for success in high school and life by improving their academic performance and life skills; and engaging them and their parents in intensive, multi-year, and research-based out-of-school time and parental […]
Tom Lewis Student of the Year Award, Sponsored by Wyndham Vacation Ownership
The Tom Lewis Student of the Year Award, Sponsored by Wyndham Vacation Ownership, is presented each year to a participant of The Fishing School’s Afterschool or Middle School Programs. This award recognizes the one student among the entirety of his or her peers, enrolled at all sites, for three key character traits: citizenship, perseverance, and […]
Deloitte’s Impact Day
On Friday, June 9, The Fishing School proudly welcomed DC area volunteers from Deloitte as a part of its 18th annual Impact Day — an annual celebration of Deloitte’s year-round commitment to its communities. Thank you volunteers and thank you Deloitte! For more information about The Fishing School and to get involved, please visit www.fishingschool.org, or […]
MAXIMUS Foundation
This week, TFS’ staff was inspired by conversations with Lisa Simmons and Darren Ross from the MAXIMUS Foundation, a valued supporter with remarkable insight into, and concern for, our community. For more information about The Fishing School and to get involved, please visit www.fishingschool.org, or call (202) 399-3618. We also invite you to ‘Like’ our […]
TFS Online Fundraiser – Do More 24
On June 8th, The Fishing School (TFS) will participate in a one-day, online fundraiser, Do More 24, one of the United Way of the National Capital Area’s signature events! This event promotes individual giving for nonprofits of the national capital area. Our youth really need your assistance! To support our youth, please do the following: […]
TFS 2016 Grand Slam Remarks by Executive Director Leo Givs
Good evening. On behalf of our staff, volunteers, Board of Directors, and the 400 families we serve each day, thanks for coming out to support The Fishing School. A special thanks to Shomari for stepping in as our MC tonight—give him another hand. Recently I received a letter from the US Department of Justice notifying […]
