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WHO WE ARE
This is our story
Hey my name is JTI just recently started a nonprofit organization called Get Hooked Take A Kid Fishing Inc. I want to introduce ourselves and our organization to let you know what we do and what our mission is. For the past 4 years my son and I have been doing a fishing rods for kids Christmas drive.
We take in donated fishing gear, most of it is used, clean it up and fix as much as we can. Then give it out to kids in need for Christmas. We also take kids out on the boat, teach them how to fish, kayak,and explore nature at the river side etc... It has grown tremendously since our first year!
-The 1st year we did a kids fishing tournament called Neuse River Kids Sunfish Tournament. We took in donated fishing gear and passed out 50 rod & reel combos in Craven County NC.
-Our 2nd year we hit Facebook to get the word out. A lot of people wanted to help so we took in donated fishing gear and fixed as much as we could. We also partnered with Pamlico Partnership For Children. We passed out 53 rod & reel combos with gear in Pamlico County, NC for Christmas that year.
-Our 3rd year people started contacting us, wanting to help and volunteer. So we set up drop off locations at local tackle shops in multiple counties. We also partnered with the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission. They provided us with with some fishing gear, hat hooks, Anglers Guides, pocket Fish ID Guides and wildlife coloring books. With all the help for our 2021 Christmas Drive we were able to pass out 148 rod and reel combos, 88 tackle boxes with tackle, 60 tackle bags, 148 Fish ID Guides, 148 Anglers Guides, 148 Wildlife coloring books and 148 hat hooks in 7 different counties. Along with taking kids out on the boat, fishing, kayaking and exploring nature, etc.
With Get Hooked Take A Kid Fishing growing so big,so fast. I decided to turn it into a nonprofit organization. We officially became a Nonprofit Organization in 2022. Please think about supporting us by becoming a Sponsor, volunteering or donating. Our goal is to grow big enough to eventually reach the whole state of North Carolina and then who knows.
Remember volunteers, members of the board, founders,and etc. never get paid for their time, Our organization is 100% volunteer based.
With your help, we can make a kid's Dream come true!
Always Remember
Get Hooked Take A Kid Fishing
Meet Our Board Members
Julius T Ipock Jr (JT)
Founder/President
Tammy Mozingo
Cindy Swiskey
Secretary
Tiffany N Ipock
Former Get Hooked Take A Kid Fishing Inc.
Secretary
Words from the Founder/President
She played a vital part in my decision to start this Nonprofit
She was always pushing me to fallow my passion she was always the first one to jump up and say I will help you in any way you need
Rest In Peace
Gone But Never Forgotten