Casting for Christ
"Cast all your cares on Him, because He cares for you."
~ 1 Peter 5:7
Casting for Christ is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded to bring the joy of fishing and the Good News of the Gospel to families and children across the State of Florida.
Through partnering with local churches, organizations, and community members, Casting for Christ is able to provide low or no cost fishing classes to families and their children who may be in crisis.
In addition, Casting for Christ through the generosity of its donors is able to provide free fishing supplies as well as free Bibles and other gospel-related materials to those who may otherwise not have the means or resources available to them.
Our organization was founded in honor of Christina Higley's late grandfather Louis Salem, Jr. who made a major impact on both Christina and Quinton's lives. He was a good and faithful servant who first and foremost honored God and loved Jesus Christ with his whole being. Married for 64 years to his wife, Lou accepted Christ early in his marriage and shared the gospel regularly with his two daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as neighbors, friends, and complete strangers.
During his free time, he loved being on the water of the Finger Lakes of Western NY, especially Seneca Lake or deep sea fishing off the coast of Florida where he would spend time soaking up God's beauty and sharing his passion for the sport of fishing with his family and friends. Lou loved children and was the guy in the neighborhood who had a garage refrigerator full of popsicles for his granddaughters and the neighborhood kids who would stop by. He always had a Daily Bread on hand to give away and a listening ear. He embodied Jesus Christ in his actions until the day he took his last breath. There is no doubt Lou is smiling down on the Take Me Fishing program today.
If your family is in need and would like to benefit from Casting for Christ, we would be thrilled to speak with you. Or if you would like to learn more about how you or your organization can partner with us and support spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ while helping children gain access to free fishing lessons and equipment, please contact:
Christina Higley at christina@takemefishingfl.com or by telephone at 407.961.7171.