Presented BY
Family therapy
behavioral Services, LLC
COPPIN STATE University physical education complex
2523 Gwynns Falls Pkwy, Baltimore, MD 21216
A Pre-Father’s Day experience designed to confront the realities most men carry but rarely express.
Across generations, men are navigating pressure to provide, lead, protect, and evolve, often without language, support, or safe space to process what that responsibility requires.
This convening creates is where men can be completely candid, strengthened by community, and challenged toward accountability and growth.
CELEBRATING FATHERS. MAKING FATHERS DREAMS COME TRUE.
Intentionally honors fathers -biological, stepfathers, foster fathers, and mentors. recognizing both their sacrifices and their aspirations. WE UNDERSTAND Fathers often carry the silent responsibility of being providers and protectors, while putting their own dreams on hold to create opportunities for others.
featuring special guest
wallo627
new york times best-selling author,
Cultural advisor & Entreprenuer
Many men tie their identity soley to provision.
Research shows men often define themselves by their ability to provide, leading to unspoken stress, burnout, and loss of personal identify, when the roll is challenged.
Men often lack safe spaces for honest conversation.
Studies consistently show men have fewer close relationships and support systems, making it harder to process pressure, emotions and life transitions.
THE FACTS.
Men are significantly less likely to seek help for mental health.
Men account for nearly 80% of suicides in the U.S., often due to untreated mental health challenges and the pressure to suffer in silence.
Father presence directly impacts child outcomes.
Children with actively involved fathers are more likely to succeed academically, emotionally, and socially, and far less likely to engage in high-risk behaviors.
ALL FACTS.
IS More Than JUST TALK.
It’s ACCESS, SUPPORT, AND ACTION.
This experience goes beyond conversation by providing immediate, on-site access to critical services.
More than 20 resource partners will be present, offering real-time support including:
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free haircuts and grooming services
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health screenings and annual physicals
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mental health providers and counseling connections
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substance abuse treatment intake and enrollment
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workforce and employment resources
Attendees will have the opportunity to connect, enroll, and take action on the spot, ensuring that the impact of the day extends beyond the room.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
A portion of the proceeds from this experience will directly support the Baltimore YouthWorks Summer Employment Program, helping provide more young people with access to meaningful work opportunities this summer.
This investment strengthens the pipeline for the next generation ensuring that young men have access to both opportunity and exposure.
ADMISSION & GIVING
This experience is open to the community and does not require a fixed admission fee.
We encourage a minimum donation of $10 for those who are able at that level.
For those who are in a position to give more, we invite you to contribute in alignment with your heart for the success of our city, for our fathers, for men, and for the next generation of boys.
Every contribution supports both this experience and the broader impact it is designed to create.