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Nominations must be submitted in writing to the SpoFI President, Ron Hauenstein, or by using the below Nomination form. Nominations Submittal Deadline - June 3, 2024 Nominations may be made by SpoFI Board and Advisory Board Members; 24-7 Dad® Alumni; current and past Dad2Dad group members; 24-7 Dad® Class Facilitators, Co-Facilitators and Observers. Final Selection Committee shall be comprised of at least three members appointed by the SpoFI President, Ron Hauenstein. There are two separate Father of the Year awards Custodial Father of the Year–child or children live with the nominee Non-C ..read more

Introduction: Celebrating Second Chance Month April marks the annual observance of Second Chance Month, a vital initiative led by Prison Fellowship to raise awareness about the challenges faced by Returning Citizens – individuals who have been released from prison and are working to rebuild their lives. At the Spokane Fatherhood Initiative (SpoFI), we firmly believe in the power of second chances and the potential for people to transform their lives, no matter their past. The Prevalence of Criminal Records in America It may surprise you to learn that one in three Americans has a criminal ..read more

Attention SpoFI Dads! You can help shape the future of fatherhood policies in our state. As an organization dedicated to restoring the value of fatherhood, the Spokane Fatherhood Initiative (SpoFI) strongly encourages you to participate in a statewide survey conducted by the Washington Fatherhood Council and the University of Washington. Take the Survey Bonus: By participating, you'll be entered to win one of ten $50 gift cards as a token of appreciation for your time and valuable insights. Why your participation matters to SpoFI: Your input will help shape policies and programs ..read more

Saturday, June 1, 2024 – First Pitch 6:35 PM vs Everett Aquasox SOLD OUTCALL 509/315-8850 To be added to Waitlist SpoFI Alumni Family Feast Night with the Spokane Indians as they battle Everett! We’ll have a reserved section for all our dads and their families /guests. Pick up tickets from SpoFI in the plaza outside the main gate starting at 5:45 PM. Game will be over at around 8:30 or 9 PM. Family Feast Night. Reserved seats with SpoFI must be purchased online. Ticket price: $15.00 per seat (includes 10 Indian Bucks per ticket good at the Main Concession stands and the Gift Shop). Kids a ..read more

March 9, 2024 — Puck Drop: 6:05 Seattle Thunderbirds vs. Spokane Chiefs SpoFI Is looking forward to our second Chiefs game! The first one back in December was a blast! Join current Dad2Dads and D2D Alumni as the Chiefs battle Seattle! Tickets through SpoFI are only $15 ea. (v. $23 w/ no addl. fees) and include your reserved seat with other SpoFI Dads. Reserved seats with SpoFI must be purchased online. Don’t wait–we only have 22 tickets to this game. Complete the form below to request access to the Chiefs ticket portal. Important Note In order to get SpoFI special pricing and sit with our ..read more

SpoFI Helps Businesses: Committed, dedicated fathers who are connected to their families make good employees As a business owner who supports SpoFI with extreme gratitude, I realize the connection between healthy father-child relationship and a healthy work ethic. I am living proof that when fatherhood is prioritized in the home and community, the result is lasting employees, and safer places to work. Ike Whitaker, Whitaker Family Furniture Join SpoFI Business Supporters Spokane Fatherhood Initiative’s training programs help fathers adopt the tools, skills and behavioral changes they need ..read more

An angry outburst can inflict emotional damage that often becomes an emotional strain that lasts decades. I was recently blessed to have a conversation about how we teach overcoming anger at SpoFI with Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield, am amazing author, speaker, blogger and counselor, who’s professional career has focused on father-daughter relationships. Michelle also is a member of the SpoFI Advisory Board. You can read her blog post about our conversation here. Michelle also graciously gave us a one-hour seminar on overcoming anger at a recent meeting of our Anger Free Dad class. She presented ..read more

To all of our valued supporters: We had an exciting finish to our fundraising campaign, as our December gift total reached $28,176. Our campaign total stands at $79,176, or 88% of the $90,000 we hoped to raise. This is an amazing demonstration of support for fathers and families. To all who gave, we say thank you. We regularly remind our dads who enroll for our classes that someone provided a scholarship for them so they could get valuable relationship training at no cost. Our donors are the fuel that will keep us going throughout 2024.  On behalf of the families we serve and the boa ..read more

We are at 87% of our $90,000 fundraising goal, leaving us with just under $12,000 left to raise for our fatherhood programs. Your year-end gift is more than a donation—it's a lifeline for kids awaiting their dads' return home with newfound parenting and relationship skills. Some quotable’s from Jim’s experience: “With some dads, it’s a fear of being vulnerable. They know about the program; they’ve seen it work, but they don’t want to be vulnerable. It’s not being weak to come here. It’s actually strengthening you to come here and say, ‘Hey, I want to be a better dad.’” “That’s the strength ..read more