Good Dads Columbia

November

13

2026

We’re celebrating some very special Good Dads graduates in our Good Dads Columbia chapter! These dads have completed the FORGE program, and we are so proud of them. Join us on November 13 at The Crossing Church to witness this important accomplishment! Please RSVP to Ava Summers so we can get a headcount: [email protected]

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 Good Dads FORGE 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 Community Engagement Council

Ellis Carter

Business Professional

Alvin Cobbins

Retired Educator

Terra Eavenson
Regional Program Director,
Connections to Success
Conrad Hake

Program Director, Love Columbia

Mike Harvey

Business Leader

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

Shane Winter

Winter Financial Coaching LLC

Class
Locations

Good Dads Strong Schools

Good Dads FORGE

Fresh Start Sober Living Programs

Join us for Good Dads FORGE workshops from July 7 – October 6! Class meets Tuesday evenings at 5:30.

Reentry Opportunity Center (ROC)

Join us for Good Dads FORGE workshops from from October 8–January 14. Class meets Thursday evenings at 5:30 at the ROC.

Love Columbia

Join us for Good Dads FORGE workshops from from October 15–January 28. Class meets Thursday evenings at 5:30.