Good Dads
Events
You’re invited to join us for Good Dads Events! Don’t miss out on these great opportunities to get to know other fathers, learn about our mission and support the nonprofit. Questions about an upcoming event? Reach out to Good Dads at our Contact page.
April
1–30
We’re partnering with our friends at Pasta Express all month to bring you a fun and easy way to support our vision! Head over to the Pasta Express location near Battlefield and 65 in Springfield to participate! Simply mention Good Dads at the register when you order to round up your purchase! Never has supporting Good Dads been so delish!
April
11
Soon-to-be Good Dads Chapters will learn the ins and outs of launching a Good Dads initiative in their community at this all-day strategic meeting. We will focus on the most effective ways to implement programs for at-risk dads, reaching fathers of elementary students, building a Good Dads web presence and much more in this fast-paced orientation. Starting at 9:30.
April
15
Good Dads invites proposals for presentations at its one-day summer reunion event for father-focused individuals in Springfield, MO. This year’s theme, Bringing It Home, encourages a broad exploration of the many ways we can support fathers and their families through additional resources and training. Submissions for session proposals are due April 15.
April
23–25
Looking for a new way to give back to your community? Learn everything you need to know to facilitate a Good Dads class in your area at our Training Camp! Receive training in the most effective strategies for serving fathers and families in your neck of the woods. The April Training Camp is in Springfield, MO.
May
1
Does your community uniquely represent the Good Dads mission to help kids and communities one dad at a time? Submit your Contest Entry for a chance to win the $10,000 grand prize. But hurry! All entries are due by May 1, 2025.
May
8
Calling all school leaders! If your school has been participating in the Good Dads Strong Schools network, you won’t want to miss our end-of-year celebration! Join us for breakfast, games and prizes as we share the program’s success and our vision for the future. For Strong Schools leaders only: Registration Closes after May 1.
May
19
We’re so excited to partner again with Flintrock Home Builders for an unforgettable Charity Gold Tournament! Tee off on Monday, May 19, at Millwood Golf Club in Springfield, MO. Register your team of four for an 18-hole tournament supporting Good Dads.
June
12
Everyone is invited as we celebrate southwest Missouri dads who met all the program requirements in New Pathways for Good Dads! Mark your calendars for the next ceremony, June 12, 2025 at the Downtown Church.
July
18
Don’t miss this one-day reunion for Good Dads class facilitators, board members, nonprofit leaders, chapter runners and other friends of Good Dads! Look forward to broadening your skills as a mentor facilitator, hearing from father-friendly community resources, and diving into the latest findings from research on supporting engaged fatherhood at this exclusive event.
2025
Dads: Are you ready to join a Good Dads class? Check out our current and upcoming classes in the New Pathways and Strong Schools programs. Contact us to learn more.
415 E. Walnut Street
Springfield, MO 65806
Call us: (417) 501-8867
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
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