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Elevate Fort Wayne's three rivers
Friends of the Rivers elevates the value and importance of Fort Wayne's three rivers: the St. Joseph, St. Marys, and Maumee, enhancing the community's connection to these vital waterways.
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Annual Fundraising Gala
Oct
12
6:00 PM
Oct 12 2025
123 Main Street
Springfield, IL
Join us for an evening of celebration, community, and giving back. This event helps us raise critical funds to support our programs and services year-round.
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Jan 6 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
123 Beach Street
San Diego, California
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Jan 6 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Pick-up location
123 Beach Street, San Diego, CA
Unique items generously donated by our community.
Every winning bid helps fund our mission, and every item has a story.
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Friends Of The Rivers

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Mentor Programme

{Mentorship programme is designed to help teens find the career path that best suits them.}

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Climate Resilient Water Program

Ensuring healthy rivers are a critical piece of a climate-resilient California through community involvement.

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River Program

Offering rafting trips led by certified river guides, enabling river lovers to experience California's protected rivers.

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The Storytelling Project

Collecting and sharing stories from members, donors, and staff to celebrate the history of Friends of the River.

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Rivers Under Threat

Advocating against dams that threaten California's rivers and informing the public about these threats.

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About

Friends Of The Rivers

Founded in

2005

EIN

05-0608001

IRS 501(C) Type

501(c)()

Category/Type

Environmental Protection

Address

429 EAST DUPONT ROAD 145 FORT WAYNE, IN 46825-2051 United States

Website

https://www.forfw.org/

Phone

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Email address

[email protected]

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Friends of the Rivers elevates the value and importance of Fort Wayne's three rivers: the St. Joseph, St. Marys, and Maumee. Founded in 2005, the organization enhances the community's appreciation, experience, and use of the rivers. They also provide river cruises.

Mission

Friends of the Rivers elevates the value and importance of Fort Wayne's three rivers: the St. Joseph, St. Marys, and Maumee, enhancing the community's connection to these vital waterways.

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