Oakfish story started in 2014
Oakfish was founded by Brian and Lisa Provost in 2014. Over Brian’s career he has been able to lead and sell various technology companies around the Minneapolis area. The Provost’s strongly believe in giving back to the community. Sharing a portion of the proceeds of the Provost’s business success was one of the ways they wanted to honor God’s blessings and to give to their community. The creation of The Oakfish Foundation provided them a way to make their giving more intentional and meaningful.
‘Fish’ coming from the principle of “teach a person to fish” – give a person a fish and they will have food for one day, but if you teach a person to fish they will have food for life. They place a large emphasis on giving to nonprofits that embrace educating individuals and communities, whether skill based or academic. The word ‘fish’ also serves a second purpose as it is an icon in the Christian faith that symbolizes God’s ability to multiply and His mercy. Oakfish partners with nonprofits that often have Christian roots and are able to impact many with the gifts and skills they are given.