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Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club

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Theory of Change

Mr. Dad's Father's Club

Empowering Fathers, Enriching Lives

Founded in 2017 by the visionary Joseph Williams, Mr. Dad's Father's Club has been at the forefront of a transformative movement. Our unwavering goal is to empower fathers and positive male mentors to actively engage in their children's lives, fostering a strong foundation of mentorship and literacy.

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Services Offered

Suprise Guest Reader Senator: Willie Preston

Literacy Program

Empowering children in grades pre-K to 3rd grade through targeted literacy initiatives, fostering a lifelong love for reading and learning.

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Mr. Dad's Father's Club and White Castle (Round Up)

Mentoring Services

Guiding youth from 4th grade to 12th grade, providing them with essential mentorship support to navigate challenges, build resilience, and achieve their full potential.

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Fatherhood Engagement

Creating a dedicated space for fathers to connect, learn, and grow as positive male role models, fostering strong relationships and meaningful impact on their children's lives.

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Parent Mentor Program

Empowering parents to actively contribute to their children's education by volunteering at their schools. Parents receive stipends upon completion of 100 hours, fostering a sense of ownership and collaboration in their child's academic journey.

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Upcoming Events

Multiple Dates
Sign up now to join the Mrs. Mom’s Mothers Club
Sat, Apr 05
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Sign up now to join Mrs. Mom’s Mothers Club and participate in a variety of events and activities designed to celebrate and support mothers.
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MDFC Daddy Daughter Dance
Fri, Feb 06
South Shore Cultural Center
Join us for an evening of music, dancing, food, and family! We are celebrating love in a BIG way. Whether you are a parent, guardian, or mentor to a girl, this is for you! Special guests and giveaways.
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Share The Warmth
Date: December 6th , 2025
Lindblom Park Fieldhouse
Join Us for the Annual Share the Warmth Coat Giveaway! Mr. Dad's Father's Club We are proud to provide over 2,000 free coats in partnership with Cradles to Crayons. White Castle, Mrs. Moms Mother’s Club, Alderman Bill Conway, Chicago Park District, Walner Law Group, and Chef Michael Airhart.
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