Stapleton and Williams named the new initiative Fathering Strong^sm. It is an interactive, engaging, multi-platform online community designed to provide fathers with private, moderated, virtual spaces to connect with other dads, for group participation, study groups, events, relevant articles, to post comments, for mentoring, or to be mentored.  After a soft launch in the spring of 2023, the duo discovered that other agencies are interested in using Fathering Strong^sm to engage fathers, to provide them with information and services, such as fatherhood classes, and to form groups for the dads they serve. More than a half-dozen entities have indicated serious interest in Fathering Strong^sm.

To learn more about Fathering Strong^sm, explore the website www.fatheringstrong.com and download the free Fathering Strong app. Fathers, fatherhood practitioners, and others who want to strengthen the institution of fatherhood and encourage dads are invited to connect and become involved. Reach Williams and Stapleton at the contact information below. 

Reverend Eli Williams, CEO

Urban Light Ministries, Inc.

P.O. Box 3132

Springfield, OH 45501

ewilliams@urbanlight.org

(937) 408-1050

Mr. Bruce Stapleton, Owner

Movementum Group
bstapleton@movementumgroup.com

(937) 313-9207

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