Stories of Impact
Fatherhood Engagement Services
Neftali came to The Village’s Fatherhood Engagement Services program through a Department of Children and Families referral, searching for guidance and support. What he found was a community where he ...
When Juan Estefano came to The Village for help with his taxes, he was facing eviction, unemployment and the challenge of rebuilding a relationship with his 16-year-old child. Through The ...
When Omari’s newborn daughter was born addicted to substances, he faced one of the hardest moments of his life. At first, he thought he would have to confront this challenge ...
Earlier in his life, Juan felt lost. His family, as he says, was dysfunctional, and he never really had a father’s presence in his life. When Juan had children of ...
Harley connected to The Village for the help he needed to overcome a lifelong challenge with addiction and reunite with his daughter. As part of The Village’s Fatherhood Engagement Services ...
When Jared was connected to The Village Fatherhood Engagement Services program, he was immediately met with a judgement-free, family-like environment—a group he could feel was there to support him. Here, ...
Norman became a first-time father at the age of 54. His new responsibilities coupled with his wife’s personal struggles caused intense feelings of fear and loneliness. Just when it seemed ...
Demetrius Chamblee was raised by his grandparents, until his grandfather passed away when he was 14. With help from a Village program, Demetrius was able to put the lessons he ...