Montana Flood Relief Fundraiser: #fliesforfloodrelief
Thanks to Flylords for helping to promote #fliesforfloodrelief and the effort to financially support fishing guides affected by the Yellowstone River flood on June 13.
Montana Flood Relief Program
While Montana has experienced record flows on major freestone river fisheries, we spoke more about the relief program Josh Mills is running and what donations people can contribute to support this cause. Mills has organized relief programs as well as fundraisers for past disasters like the Oregon fires, Australian wildfires, and has contributed to programs like the Wild Steelhead Coalition. This is a great program to raise money for the people that have been involved in the flooding by using the hashtag #fliesforfloodrelief
How can you support, and join #fliesforfloodrelief?
Determine your offering (whether this is a dozen of your favorite hand-tied flies, gift cards, guide trips, or cash donation in support of the flood relief)
Host the auction on your Instagram page
Tell us your “why” you’re supporting this cause
Set an opening bid
Set the end date/max 7 days from when you start
Mention your charity in the post (Guide Relief Program click here, more donation links below)
Get excited, and invite others to use #fliesforfloodrelief
Where can you send your donation?
You can personally send your donation to the Guide Relief Program, or other donations with the links provided below. The Guide Relief program was created during the global COVID-19 crisis to support fishing guides, fly and conventional, by providing critical information and resources regarding unemployment, grants and loans, and financial relief. In doing so, the Guide Relief Program realized there was no social safety net in place for guides. The Guide Relief Program will continue working to ensure a better future for fishing guides throughout the nation, by supporting them on and off the water. While the Guide Relief Program assists in financial support, the program also specializes in immediate mental health and well-being support.
You can donate to the Guide Relief Program by clicking here. Or, If you prefer to send cash or a check to the Guide Relief Program you can mail it to:
Guide Relief Program
P.O. Box 6535
Bozeman, MT 59771
Other donation services
Red Lodge Area Community Foundation
Southwest Montana Flood Relief Fund
**These donations are tax deductible**
.Photo accessed from the National Parks Service.