Our mission to support fathers
Forging Fatherhood is dedicated to empowering men in their journey of fatherhood through mentoring, resources, and community support. Our goal is to create strong, involved fathers who positively influence their children and communities.
Our fatherhood mentoring mission
Forging Fatherhood is dedicated to guiding and supporting dads through mentoring programs that foster strong, involved fathers. We believe in empowering men to fulfill their roles with confidence, compassion, and commitment, creating lasting positive impacts on their families and communities.
Meet Our Mentors
Mel Gibs
Program Director
Our Program Director brings over 20 years of experience in community development and fatherhood advocacy, guiding the initiative with passion and expertise.
Mel Gibs
Mentor Coordinator
The Mentor Coordinator has trained dozens of mentors and specializes in building strong, trusting relationships with mentees and their families.
Andrew Ferguson
Senior Fatherhood Mentor
Our Senior Fatherhood Mentor has personally mentored dozens of fathers, utilizing practical, relatable advice rooted in real-world experience.
Sean Robinson
Youth Engagement Specialist
The Youth Engagement Specialist focuses on empowering young men and connecting them with positive role models in the community.
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