Good Dads Columbia
About Us
At Good Dads Columbia, we’re passionate about helping fathers be the best they can be — for themselves, their kids and their community. We believe every dad matters, and that when fathers are engaged and supported, families and communities thrive.
Here in Columbia and throughout Boone County, we’re working to connect dads with the tools, resources, and encouragement they need to succeed. Through programs like New Pathways for Good Dads and Good Dads Strong Schools, we offer fatherhood classes, one-on-one case management and practical support to help dads strengthen relationships, find stability and stay connected to their children.
We’re proud to partner with local schools, agencies, and community leaders who share our commitment to building stronger families. Together, we’re making a real difference — one dad, one child and one family at a time.
Columbia Advisory Board
Ellis Carter
Business Professional
Alvin Cobbins
Retired Educator
Conrad Hake
Program Director, Love Columbia
Mike Harvey
Retired Optometrist
Sabha Jalali
Retired Optometrist
Chris Lunn
Veterans United Home Loans
Tom May
MFA Oil Company
Warren Mayer
City of Columbia
Ann Merrifield
Exec. Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters
Jane Williams
Co-Founder & Exec. Director, Love Columbia
Class
Locations
New Pathways for Good Dads
Fresh Start Sober Living Programs
Good Dads 2.0 — Class meets Mondays evenings. We will begin with a meal and 5:00, and lessons from 5:30–7:00.
Love Columbia
Good Dads 2.0 — Class meets Tuesday evenings with a meal at 5:30 and class from 6:00–7:30.
