Founded in 2006 by siblings Zita, Alan, and Anthony Cobb, Shorefast is a registered Canadian charity with the mission to build economic and cultural resilience on Fogo Island, Newfoundland. Shorefast is helping to create cultural stickiness and a more diverse economic landscape on Fogo Island through the implementation of a holistic set of charitable programs and social businesses. 

A shorefast is the line and mooring used to attach a traditional cod trap to the shore. It is a strong symbol of Fogo Island’s cod fishing heritage, and we chose this name because it symbolizes a belief in the importance of holding on to community and culture and in the power of authentic connections between individuals, their communities, culture, and place.

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