At just 11 years old, Nate Gonzales is making waves — not just in the water, but in the lives of foster children across the Coastal Bend.

Through his nonprofit, Nate’s Next Kid Up, Gonzales provides foster families with essential resources like toys, school supplies, and even field trips. His goal is simple but powerful: to make every child feel seen, supported, and valued. Fishing tournament to support foster kids in the Coastal Bend

“Every time I help a kid, my heart grows bigger. I want to do this every single year — no matter what,” said Gonzales.

In a few weeks, Gonzales is reeling in his biggest project yet — a fundraising fishing tournament called Hooks of Hope, created in collaboration with R and K Coastal Outfitters and other partnerships.

“We were talking, and Nate told me a

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