Honoring Those Who Served — One Cast at a Time
Fishing for Mission 22 aims to raise awareness of the 22 veterans lost to suicide each day in our country. We are dedicated to helping veterans in crisis by providing healing, community, resources, advocacy, and support.
A Mission of Healing,
Connection, and Hope
Fishing for the Mission 22 is a nonprofit organization serving veterans, active-duty personnel, and first responders. We offer a therapeutic, fishing-based pathway to healing, committed to the total well-being of those who served. Our program provides behavioral health services, peer support, VA benefit assistance, hardship grants, and additional resources through our community resource headquarters located in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts—all aimed at transforming care for our nation’s heroes, one cast at a time.
We also strive to raise awareness about the pressing reality that twenty-two or more veterans lose their lives to suicide each day in the United States. This statistic underscores the ongoing mental health challenges faced by veterans and the urgent need for accessible support, compassionate connection, and meaningful pathways to hope.
Join us in supporting our heroes as they embark on a transformative journey of healing, skill development, and empowerment. Together, we can make a lasting difference in their lives.
VETERAN SUICIDE AWARENESS
Fighting for the 22 — Supporting Our Veterans
Every day, too many veterans face the challenges that follow military service. Fishing for the Mission 22 is dedicated to raising awareness and creating opportunities through advocacy, fostering connection, support, and healing through community-driven programs tailored to meet each veteran’s needs. Our belief is simple: time on the water can cultivate meaningful pathways to peace and belonging for those who may feel isolated or overwhelmed, while guiding them to our range of transitional programs.
TOTAL
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M+
veterans
VETERAN
500
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suicides since
Sept 11, 2001
Sept 11, 2001
VETERAN
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suicides per day
OUR PROGRAMS
COMMITTED TO HEALING & EMPOWERING VETERANS
Fishing for the Mission 22 is dedicated to supporting veterans through programs that promote healing, connection, and personal growth. Our initiatives are designed to bring veterans together in an environment where they can find camaraderie, support, and purpose. Together, these programs create meaningful opportunities for healing, connection, and long-term support for those who served.
FUNDING & IMPACT
We rely on the generous support of individuals, businesses, and organizations to fulfill our mission of organizing fishing outings for veterans. Through fishing tournaments, sponsorships, and donations, we secure the necessary funds for our programs, Operation Tackle 22 and Common Ground 22 Connect, ensuring that veterans can participate without financial burden. These outings have a profound impact on veterans’ lives, providing therapeutic and enjoyable experiences that positively affect their mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
By supporting us, you contribute to the healing journey of our nation’s heroes, offering them solace, camaraderie, and a renewed sense of purpose.
GET INVOLVED
There are many meaningful ways to support the mission of Fishing for the Mission 22 and make a lasting impact in the lives of those we serve. Our organization is built on the strength of community, and every person who gets involved helps us provide opportunities for connection, healing, and support for those who have sacrificed for our country.
Whether you volunteer your time, partner with us as a sponsor, or contribute financially, your support creates life-changing experiences for our nation’s heroes. Through fishing charters, community events, vocational mentorship programs, and the full range of initiatives we offer, we create an environment where our heroes can reconnect with nature, build friendships with fellow service members, and find encouragement during challenging times. Every contribution, large or small, helps sustain our programs and outreach, enabling us to reach more veterans, expand our services, and raise awareness about the challenges our heroes face after service. Together, we stand beside those who served and remind them they are not alone. Your involvement truly makes a difference.
VOLUNTEER
Volunteer with us to support our nation’s heroes! Volunteer roles encompass many different activities, such as captains offering a fishing boat for a day, assisting at fundraising events, volunteering at our community resource center, and much more.
SPONSORSHIP
Your contribution can make it possible for our nation’s heroes to participate in our various fishing retreats, host rod-building clinics, scholarships to attend USCG Captain’s School, and support our other programs offered.
DONATE
Through your donation, you play a vital role in aiding the healing journey of our nation’s heroes, providing them with solace, companionship, and a rejuvenated sense of purpose.