Love CNY ThinkTank and RISE are teaming up!!  Sunday August 27th , Love CNY ThinkTank and RISE (Refugee and Immigrant Self-Empowerment) will team up to host a fishing event and barbecue for refugee families and volunteers at Emerson Park in Auburn, New York.

Central New York has long been a melting pot for New Americans and a space for multicultural possibilities. An event such as “Angling for Acceptance” continues this tradition, providing vehicles for New American families to reconcile across generations, to create bonds of understanding between cultures, and to enjoy one’s time in natural settings.

We’ll provide information about safe places to fish, NYS regulations, mercury and whats safe to eat and what’s not. We’ll teach them how to setup their poles, tie a hook, select bait, catch and clean fish. After we’ll have a bbq.  Our hope is to gather enough materials for the 25 New American participants so that, following the event, each individual can continue a pursuit of fishing, an exploration of the outdoors, and a path towards understanding, whether among different cultures or the refugees themselves. Your contributions will ensure the success of this event and set us up for success in future events.
We need help with this event! Volunteers with fishing expertise, and volunteers to help run the grill and bring a dish to pass.  Volunteers should arrive by 9:30am.

There are several ways that you can help, please consider any of the following:
Click Here to Teach Someone to Fish (Volunteer)
Click Here to Cook/Setup the BBQ (Volunteer)
Click Here to Find a New Home for Your Gently Used Fishing Gear (Donate Items)
Click Here to Help US Provide Licenses/Fishing Gear (Donate Money)

Monetary Donations are greatly appreciated and may be used for any of the following:
Single Day Fishing License – $5
Annual Fishing License – $25
Basic Gear for one Family – $35

Thank you for your help in making this event a success!!