FLINT, MI – Fathers, father figures, and anyone else interested in learning more about fatherhood are invited to attend this year’s InvolvedDad Fatherhood Forum in Flint this weekend. The forum will be held from 11 a.m.
to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov.
16, at the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library, located at 1026 E. Kearsley St. In a recent statement about the event, InvolvedDad said attendees will experience “an unforgettable day of connection, learning, and inspiration.
” InvolvedDad is a nonprofit organization that supports fathers and families in underserved communities in the area by providing helpful resources and mentorship as well as holding community events. Related: Black fathers work to dispel stigma, stereotypes around fatherhood through mentorship The forum will be hosted by one of the co-founders of InvolvedDad, Shon Hart. “We created this event, so that way we can, No.
1, hear the voice of those in the community that need a safe space to be able to talk about some of their challenges as a father, father figure, and just a male,” Hart said. “We have the luxury of working with them in our groups, so we wanted to give the community an opportunity to experience what these guys experience. “Also, we wanted to make sure that, us as an organization that focuses on this work, that we are equipping men in this community with the necessary tools and strategies for them to become the best version of themselves, and this is important because children need to have ac.