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Passion For Life
teaching the habits of financially successful people
&
getting kids off screens and into the outdoors
Creating healthier kids and communities by battling childhood obesity, diabetes, anxiety, depressioN & suicide. fostering environmental stewardship & financial literacy.
WE ARE A 501(c)(3) CHARITABLE NON-PROFIT
Our Mission is twofold
INTRODUCTIONS TO OUTDOOR PASSIONS
Part of our mission is to spark an interest in outdoor passions that leads to kids being outside more, setting aside their phones, enjoying and appreciating nature.
This increases environmental stewardship.
It also lowers rates of childhood obesity, diabetes, anxiety, depression & suicide.
More and more studies are emerging today revealing the impact of screen time on kids. Not surprisingly, there is a direct correlation to all sorts of bad stuff.
TEACHING MONEY MANAGEMENT
The other part of our mission is to help kids understand the financial decisions they'll be faced with and how to tackle them. Our education centers around teaching the habits of financially successful people, unlocking the keys to financial success.
did you know
THE INDOORS EPIDEMIC IS OCCURING!
Kids today spend less time outdoors than any other generation!
The average kid spends 7 hours on screens daily! Some studies say it's closer to 9 hours!
Children are carrying this sedentary lifestyle and disconnection with nature into adulthood, creating a troubling national trend for the future of conservation, our economy, and the health & wellness of our communities.
LACK OF TRAINING IN MONEY MANAGEMENT IS AN ONGOING EPIDEMIC!
Only 16% of Americans can answer basic questions about personal finance correctly!
George Gooley
Allagash George
Founder - Passion For Life
Who Taught You How to Manage Your Finances?
Our founder, a former financial advisor, spent over 20 years teaching his clients' children money management skills. Today he is building a network of advisors who volunteer to teach these critical life skills to disadvantaged
youth. His team works with teen centers, commmunity centers, schools, libraries, Boys & Girls Clubs, Scouts, and ethnic groups.
Who Introduced You to the Outdoors?
Our founder also spent over 20 years introducing his clients and their children to outdoor passions. Today he is building a network of volunteers to introduce children to 29 different outdoor passions. George credits his love of the outdoors and connection with nature as a key to his physical, mental & spiritual health. His team works with teen centers, commmunity centers, schools, libraries, Boys & Girls Clubs, Scouts, and ethnic groups.
*A new & special focus of ours is helping people understand climate change*
THE IMPACT WE'RE HAVING
George and his team were amazing teachers with a wealth of knowledge and patience that made the experience an unforgettable one for both me and my son.
- Regina Montefeltri, Single Parent
The kids loved George and immediately wanted him back.
He kept them fully engaged and did a great job simplifying what for many is a complicated topic.
- Christina Byther, Teacher, Westbrook High School Compass Academy
My son left the experience being the happiest I had seen him in a long while.
On the way home he commented, “This was the best day ever!”
- Simone Yamauchi, Single Parent
If it weren’t for my dad introducing me to the great outdoors, I wouldn’t be the person I am today.
I don’t think there’s anything more valuable, more life changing, than getting kids off electronics and into nature. And there’s so much here in our backyard that most kids never discover.
- Joe Capozza, Volunteer
I was interested in everything he talked about and would like him to come back.
- 9th Grade Student
MONEY MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Our #1 goal is to help kids understand the financial decisions they'll be faced with and how to tackle them.
We take the mystery out of managing finances.
OUR EDUCATION CENTERS AROUND:
What are the habits of financially successful people?
What are the keys to financial success?
INTRODUCTIONS TO
OUTDOOR PASSIONS
Boating
Kayaking
Hiking
Lobstering
Archery
Fishing
Mountain Biking
Mussel Picking
Clam Digging
Camping
Canoeing
Sailing
Golfing
Birding
Tennis
Surfing
Rafting
Fly Fishing
Salt Water Fishing
Fresh Water Fishing
Ice Fishing
X Country Skiing
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