What We Do

Hooked on Fishing Not On Violence (HOFNOV) was founded in 2011. Over the past twelve years, the program has provided over 4,700 children and teens with the opportunity to participate in our fishing derbies and camping trips that are held several times during the spring and summer fishing seasons.  This program is uniquely designed to expose inner city at-promise children to the art and sport of fishing.  HOFNOV is a nice fit for Sacramento because of the River City’s proximity to its many rivers, lakes, streams, and creeks.  We have found that fishing breaks down a multitude of barriers while producing behavioral re-direction.  Not only is this activity enjoyable to the children, it is a physical activity that increases health and fitness.  This is important because one of the most astounding risk factors for at promised youths is the extraordinary high rates of childhood obesity and adult onset/Type II Diabetes.

Our Mission

Our mission is to inspire and empower young people to make positive life choices through a wide range of educational and recreational activities. While sport fishing remains at the heart of what we do, we also incorporate diverse outdoor adventures, mentorship opportunities, and educational programs designed to engage, educate, and uplift. Through these activities, we create meaningful connections between our dedicated mentors and young participants, fostering trust, personal growth, and lasting impact. By providing safe, enriching experiences, we aim to guide youth away from negative influences and toward a brighter, more hopeful future.

Nature Heals

Fishing allows our kids and their families to be removed from the environmental risk factors that many of them face and just be at one with nature.