THE PROBLEM & THE PLAN

THE PROBLEM:

  • 74% Qualify for free/reduced lunch

  • Only 68% graduate high school

  • Juvenile incarceration 700 to 100,000

  • African-American boys (13-20) are 5% of the U.S. population, but 60%+ of violent crime defendants.

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SOLUTION

The 1.000

Fathers Plan

20 Fathers in all 50 states:

  • 5 Pastors

  • 5 Educators

  • 5 Union Workers

  • 5 Coaches

Resources & Programing:

• Monthly Mentoring Breakfasts

• Education

• Employment

• Engagement

SOLUTION

Monthly Gatherings

Join us every 3rd Saturday at 9 AM for powerful in-person sessions hosted in local churches.

These gatherings create a safe and welcoming space for boys and fathers to connect through guided discussions, board games, cards, and shared meals.

Each meeting centers around 7 thought-provoking questions designed to spark honest conversation, strengthen faith, and build trust.

It's more than just a meeting-its a time for spiritual growth, social bonding and the kind of mentorship that lasts a lifetime.

We expose our young men to

hands-on experiences and career

pathways that build real-world skills and confidence.

Through partnerships with organizations like Habitat for Humanity, boys work alongside professional electricians, HVAC techs, carpenters, and masons to learn the value craftsmanship and community service.

On the tech side,

we offer Al and coding bootcamps

that introduce them to the future of innovation- covering Python programming, wet development,

and robotics whether it's building homes or building software,

our goal is to equip every young man

with tools to create lead and thrive in

both the trades and teen industries.

SOLUTION

Trades, Tech &

STEM Engagement

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WEEKLY 2 HOURS COURSES:

PROPOSED DAY & TIME:

SATURDAYS FROM 12PM - 2PM

A FATHER-LED MOVEMENT FOR POLICY, PROGRESS & COMMUNITY POWER

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The Purple Cup Party

To build a national, father-led coalition that drives real policy change in education, healthcare, employment, and housing- the four pillars essential to thriving Black communities.

Mobilize 250 African-American fathers to run for and win school board seats, while empowering thousands more to lead change locally through mentorship, entrepreneurship, and civic action.

PLEASE NOTE DATES & INSTRUCTORS ARE TENTATIVE