This past Saturday morning, a group of young men from The Overflow gathered early for a fishing workshop that was about much more than catching fish. Before the lines were cast, everyone shared breakfast together—an opportunity to slow down, laugh, and begin the morning in community. Once the rods were in hand, the real learning began. Throughout the morning, the boys practiced casting techniques, learned how to properly set a hook, and began to understand the patience that f

At The Overflow , we believe some of the most meaningful lessons in a young man’s life happen outside of a classroom. Sometimes they happen in a garden, around a workbench, or standing quietly beside the water with a fishing rod in hand. Last week, a group of middle school boys and mentors gathered for our Fishing Foundations workshop  at Bass Pro Shops. The afternoon was designed as a hands-on learning experience where the boys could dive into the fundamentals of fishing—whi

This seed starting season, a portion of these crops will serve a powerful purpose beyond our local community.