ForeverDads

05/27/2026

ForeverDads staff had a blast participating as runner, referee and photographer for the United Way of Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties Hot Dog Eating Contest at Morgan Local School District 🌭📸🏃

We’re grateful to be part of an event that brought laughter, community spirit, and friendly competition to 5 local schools across the region.

On behalf of United Way, thank you to the sponsors who made this event possible. We appreciate your support and commitment to local families and students! ❤️

05/26/2026

Last week, ForeverDads was honored to partner with Noble County Rooted in Fatherhood for an unforgettable Field Day at Noble Local Schools' Shenandoah Elementary School! 🎉

Rooted in Fatherhood brought the cotton candy and popcorn, while ForeverDads brought the entertainment and excitement for students throughout the day. Every child also received:
📚 A book to enjoy with their dad or father figure
🎒 A ForeverDads backpack
💙 Information about future engagement opportunities for dads

📆 Our newest Nurturing Fathers for Life (NFL) class starts June 3rd in Caldwell. Visit the link in the comments to learn more and pre-register!

05/26/2026

🎉 SAVE THE DATE! 🎉

Join us for the ForeverDads Celebration, Commencement & Cookout on Tuesday, June 9th at 5:30 PM as we celebrate the incredible fathers of the Class of 2026 who have successfully completed fathering programs here at ForeverDads! 👏🔥

This special evening is an opportunity for the public to experience ForeverDads in action as we continue equipping, encouraging, and empowering fathers to lead their families well. These dads have put in the work, shown commitment, and are worthy of being celebrated!

📍 109 Madison Street
Zanesville, OH 43701

🌭 Food • Fellowship • Celebration
🪑 Bring your own lawn chair
🏛 Tours of the historic Center for Families building will also be available!

We’d love for our community to come out and support not only ForeverDads, but more importantly the fathers we’ll be honoring that evening. Please comment below if you plan on attending! 💙

05/19/2026

Tonight we celebrate Dustin and Zach for successfully completing the 12-week Nurturing Fathers for Life program!

At ForeverDads, we are proud of these two fathers for making the commitment to grow, learn, and enrich their roles as dads. Investing in fatherhood is one of the greatest investments a man can make, and both of these men showed dedication, humility, and a desire to become even stronger leaders for their families.

Please join us in congratulating Dustin and Zach on this accomplishment and encouraging them as they continue their journey of intentional fatherhood. We are honored to walk alongside fathers who are committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of their children. 👏

05/19/2026

Had our last 2025-2026 school year All Pro Dad breakfast for the Franklin Local School District’s Duncan Falls Elementary School, with almost 200 in attendance! What an incredible way to wrap up the school year together.

Since it’s Mother’s Day month, we invited the moms to join us and celebrate the amazing role they play in the lives of their children and families. 💙

A huge thank you to Pastor Jamie Harrop of Cornerstone Church for leading the kids in sharing “one awesome thing about mom.” There were lots of smiles, laughter, and heartfelt moments.

Also, a special thank you to M.A. Dutro, CPA, LLC for sponsoring the cost of the books each child received today. Your generosity makes a difference!

And last but certainly not least, thank you to all the cafeteria workers who came in early to help make this breakfast possible. Without your hard work and dedication, these mornings wouldn’t happen. We appreciate you all more than you know

05/09/2026

05/09/2026

What a great time at Morgan South Elementary School. It was packed for our first All Pro Dad Chapter Breakfast at the school.

It was amazing to see the dads, moms as we honored them for Mothers Day, and the children spending the time together. It really is the best way to start the day.

Also, I have to acknowledge the staff at Morgan South, as teachers, and administration were there in numbers. You guys have something special in this school.

Thank you to our community partners Fox Heating and Cooling for your book sponsorship. Thank you Kelly Fletcher from Morgan Local Lifewise Academy for being our guest speaker. And thank you Maddy for our newest piece of art. We have a special place for it at the Center for Fathers and Families.

Also, thank you to Morgan Local School District for being such a great partner. Top to bottom you guys are amazing.

We’ll see you next school year Morgan!!

05/04/2026

With over 80 in attendance, the All Pro Dads Breakfast in Crooksville Schools was a special one as we wrapped up the school year by inviting moms to join us. Because the truth is—if it weren’t for moms, we wouldn’t be fathers. ❤️

Dads spent time reading “I Am Brave” with their children, sharing an important message about courage and confidence. A big thank you to the Community Foundation for Perry County for providing the book and supporting this meaningful moment.

We’re also grateful for The Anchor Church of Crooksville for being a great community partner, and to Pastor Tony for delivering a powerful biblical message on what it means to be brave.

Moments like these remind us of the importance of family, faith, and showing up for our kids every day. 💙

05/02/2026

Big things are happening at ForeverDads!

We’re excited to share that ForeverDads has officially expanded into four counties thanks to a $1.8 million grant from the Ohio Commission on Fatherhood! This expansion allows us to offer FREE fatherhood programs in Belmont, Guernsey, Noble, and Monroe counties—reaching more dads and families than ever before.

For nearly 20 years, our mission has been simple but powerful: strengthen fathers, strengthen families, and strengthen communities. This next step means even more opportunities for dads to grow, connect, and be present in the lives of their children.

Check out the full story

Fatherhood in today's society can present multiple challenges, but now one local group out of Zanesville has expanded to four local counties thanks to a recent

04/29/2026

DADS!!! step into a magical evening filled with dancing, laughter, and memories that will last a lifetime. Whether you're a father, stepdad, grandfather, or mentor… this night is for YOU and your special girl.

✨ Dress to impress and get ready for a royal experience!✨ Music, dancing, and unforgettable moments included

👨‍👧 All father figures are welcome — because every girl deserves a night to feel like royalty.

Don’t miss it. Make the memory.