Leave No One Indoors
Helping People Rediscover the Joy of the Real World
At Friedman Adventures, our mission is simple, urgent, and deeply human:Leave No One Indoors.
We believe every person — regardless of age, ability, background, or circumstance — deserves the chance to feel the sun on their face, breathe fresh air, laugh with friends, touch sand, and experience the healing power of the outdoors.
- Sunshine
- Fishing
- Friendship
- Adventure
A True Godsend
For individuals living with physical, intellectual, or mental health challenges, Phil Friedman is far more than an advocate—he is a true Godsend. Through patience, compassion, and an unwavering belief that everyone deserves to experience joy, adventure, and belonging, Phil opens doors that many people once believed were closed to them.
He sees the person before the disability. He recognizes their courage, their potential, and their desire to be included—not simply accommodated. Whether he is helping someone experience the ocean, catch a fish, enjoy the outdoors, or simply feel seen and valued, Phil creates moments that restore confidence, awaken hope, and become treasured memories for entire families.
Phil’s work reminds us that a disability should never determine whether someone gets to participate in life’s most meaningful experiences. His kindness brings light to people who may feel forgotten, and his commitment gives a voice to those who are too often overlooked.
To the individuals and families whose lives he touches, Phil Friedman is not merely helping people—he is changing lives, one compassionate act and one unforgettable adventure at a time.
Help Us Leave No One Indoors
Volunteer on a trip, sponsor gear and transportation, or just ask a question — tell us how you'd like to help and we'll reach out personally.
Every Dollar Has a Job
We keep it simple and transparent: donations pay for the trips themselves — the gear, the ride, the meal, and the people who make the day safe.
Gear & On-Water Costs
40%Rods, reels, tackle, bait, fuel, licenses, and charter time so every participant fishes with real equipment that works.
Transportation
25%Vans, fuel, and accessible transport that brings orphans, seniors, and veterans to the water and safely home again.
Meals, Safety & Support
20%Food and drinks for the day, life jackets, sun protection, first aid, and trained guides and helpers on every trip.
Outreach & New Trips
15%Finding the homes, shelters, and veteran groups who need us most, and funding the next trip in a new community.
Our crew, boats, and captains donate their time. That's how 100% of your gift stays with the programs and the people they serve.
In Their Own Words
The people we serve say it better than we ever could.
“My son had never seen the ocean. He came home talking about the fish he caught for three straight weeks. I have never seen him that proud.”
“I hadn't been outside the home in almost two months. That morning in the sun with everyone laughing reminded me I'm still part of the world.”
“A quiet day on the water with guys who get it did more for me than anything else I've tried. No pressure, no pity — just brotherhood.”
“Phil made sure my daughter's wheelchair was never the reason she got left on the dock. He planned around her, not away from her.”
Outdoor Experiences for Those Who Need Them Most
Friedman Adventures creates outdoor experiences for people who might not otherwise have access to them.
Orphans Everywhere
In the USA, in Mexico, in Costa Rica, and the Philippines, we take orphans on their first fishing trips and teach them how to cast a line. For many, it is their first time feeling the ocean breeze and experiencing wonder beyond a screen.
Seniors in Care
We bring seniors from care homes into the sunshine so they can talk, laugh, remember, and feel part of the living world again. A short walk in the sun can feel like being welcomed back into life.
Our Veterans
We take veterans fishing, giving them a peaceful day on the water and a reminder that they are not forgotten. A day on the water may not erase pain, but it can offer peace, purpose, and brotherhood.
Our work reaches across the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, the Philippines, and wherever we are called. Because the beautiful world God gave us was never meant to be experienced only through a screen.
Something Sacred Has Been Lost
Too many children and adults are spending their lives indoors, isolated, disconnected, and glued to screens.
Since smartphones and social media became part of everyday life, we have watched anxiety, depression, loneliness, and self-harm rise sharply — especially among young people.
Kids who once climbed trees, played outside, got dirty, took risks, made friends face-to-face, and learned through real adventure are now spending more time in bedrooms than backyards.
Sunshine matters. Friendship matters. Fresh air matters. Movement matters. Adventure matters.
A fishing trip may look simple from the outside, but for a child who has never held a rod, it can become a memory that lasts a lifetime.
Wonder
For a child who has never held a rod, a single fishing trip becomes a memory that lasts a lifetime.
Belonging
For an elderly person who has been indoors for weeks, a short walk in the sun feels like being welcomed back into the world.
Peace
For a veteran, a day on the water may not erase the pain, but it can offer peace, purpose, and brotherhood.
These moments change people.
Your Gift Gets Someone Outside
When you donate to Friedman Adventures, you are not just giving money. You are helping a child experience wonder. You are helping a senior feel seen. You are helping a veteran feel remembered. You are helping someone step away from isolation and back into life.
Fishing Gear
Rods, reels, tackle, and bait for every trip.
Transportation
Getting participants to and from the water safely.
Meals & Safety
Food, drinks, licenses, guides, and safety equipment.
Outreach
Programs that find and connect people who need this most.
Every donation helps us say yes to one more person, one more trip, one more life-giving day outside.
Donate NowWe Are Building a Movement
A movement that tells children to put down the phone and pick up a fishing rod.
A movement that reminds seniors they still belong in the sunshine.
A movement that tells veterans they are not alone.
A movement that believes the real world is still beautiful, still healing, and still worth fighting for.
Get outside. Meet people. Find a hobby. Touch sand. It changes everything.
Questions People Ask Us
Support Our Nonprofit Adventures
Every dollar you donate helps fuel the community events that mean the most to Phil and the Friedman Adventures crew — free fishing trips for the children of Catalina Island's service workers in honor of John Talsky, our annual Surf Fishing Festival that introduces kids and adults to the joy of getting outdoors, mentor programs for new anglers, gear giveaways, and the ongoing work of keeping Southern California's coast healthy and accessible for the next generation. 100% of donations go directly to event costs, equipment, and the kids and families we serve.