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Make a Real Difference in the Lives of Veterans

Supporting Fishing for the Mission 22 means helping create opportunities that change lives. Your sponsorship directly supports programs that provide veterans with therapeutic fishing experiences, mentorship, and vocational development opportunities. These programs are designed to help veterans reconnect with purpose, rebuild confidence, and strengthen the bonds of camaraderie that many miss after leaving military service. Through your support, we are able to provide offshore fishing adventures, skill-building opportunities, and meaningful experiences that help veterans transition forward while surrounded by a community that understands their journey.
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Why Sponsor Fishing for the Mission 22?

Help Veterans
Reconnect & Heal

Our fishing programs provide veterans with therapeutic experiences on the water where they can relax, build friendships, and reconnect with others who understand the challenges of life after service. These shared moments help foster healing, trust, and lasting camaraderie.

Empower Veterans
with New Skills

Through mentorship and exposure to marine-related activities, veterans gain opportunities to learn new skills, explore vocational interests, and build confidence. Programs like Operation Tackle 22 introduce participants to potential pathways within the maritime and outdoor industries.

Build a Supportive
Veteran Community

Sponsorship helps create a strong network of veterans who support one another. By funding these programs, you help build a community where veterans can share experiences, strengthen bonds, and move forward together with renewed purpose.

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Fishing for the Mission 22 is a 501(c)(3) organization that is passionately dedicated to helping veterans heal through the therapeutic power of fishing. Our mission goes beyond simply enjoying the sport; we are committed to raising awareness about the devastating loss of 22 or more lives to suicide each day in the United States. Since the start of the Global War on Terror in 2001, we have witnessed over 7,000 brave individuals lose their lives in combat, while the number of veteran suicides during the same period has tragically exceeded 120,000. This alarming reality not only represents a grave public health crisis but is also completely unacceptable. With only one percent of our nation’s population serving in the armed forces, it is the responsibility of the remaining 99 percent to rally behind our veterans in times of crisis. Rest assured, every contribution made through our sponsorship program plays a direct role in fulfilling our mission to provide essential assistance to veterans in need.

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OPERATION TACKLE 22:

Is a peer-to-peer leadership development and mentorship program committed to preventing suicide through therapeutic fishing with vocational training.

COMMON GROUND 22 CONNECT:

To honor all veterans who have served in any capacity, we provide weekly half-day fishing charters in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Wyoming and will be adding Virginia this spring. This program is specifically designed to pay tribute to our nation’s heroes and aims to foster connections within their communities, offering them a valuable source of support.

Sponsorship Benefits

Partnering with Fishing for the Mission 22 demonstrates your commitment to supporting the men and women who served our country. At the same time, it positions your organization as one that values community, service, and making a real difference. Together, we can continue building programs that create connection, opportunity, and healing for veterans across the nation.

Positive
Brand Exposure

Sponsors receive recognition across our events, website, and promotional materials, helping showcase your commitment to supporting veterans and strengthening your brand’s connection to a meaningful cause.

Recognition
& Gratitude

We proudly recognize our sponsors for their support. Depending on sponsorship level, recognition may include event signage, website features, and mentions in marketing materials and communications.

Tax-Deductible Contribution

Fishing for the Mission 22 operates as a nonprofit organization, meaning many sponsorship contributions may qualify as tax-deductible donations. This allows sponsors to support a powerful cause while also receiving financial benefits.

Make a
Lasting Impact

Most importantly, your sponsorship directly supports programs that help veterans heal, reconnect, and rediscover purpose. Every contribution helps create life-changing opportunities for those who have served our country.

Program Costs

Your contribution will help with the below costs – from helping veterans to attend USCG Captain’s School to providing a full-day Common Ground 22 Connect Tuna charter for 3-4 veterans!
  • $5,000: This amount funds a two-night fishing mentorship retreat to the canyons for veterans enrolled in our vocational program, Operation Tackle 22.
  • $2,000: Covers the enrollment fee for one veteran in Operation Tackle 22 to attend USCG Captain’s School.
  • $1,500: Projected cost to equip a paralyzed veteran or amputee with an “Equalizer” fishing rod system through “Project Equalizer.”
  • $1,200: Funds a full-day Common Ground 22 Connect Tuna charter for 3-4 veterans.
  • $750: Supports a Common Ground 22 Connect half-day striper and ground fish fishing charter for 3-4 veterans.
  • $50: Covers the cost of one fishing license for veterans during our winter license drives. (Our goal is to provide 100 licenses this winter for veterans in MA and NH).

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