Strong Fathers, Strong Families, Strong City - Sat., June 7
DePaul Community Health Centers’ Infant Empowerment and Education Program (DIEEP), Crescent City Family Services, Seven Star Academy Inc. and TrainingGrounds are proud to announce the Second Annual A Date with Dad event on Saturday, June 7 at Xavier University of Louisiana’s Grand Ballroom (1 Drexel Drive, New Orleans, LA 70125). The event, which is free and open to all fathers and father figures, will begin with registration at 9:30 a.m., leading into opening remarks and panel discussions at 10 a.m.
This year’s theme is Strong Fathers, Strong Families, Strong City. A Date with Dad highlights the vital role fathers play in building strong families and fostering a thriving community. Attendees will enjoy engaging panel discussions covering important topics such as paternal mental health, defining fatherhood, career development, the impact of education on parenthood, financial literacy, and more.
The event also features local vendors, such as Total Community Action, New Orleans Family Justice Center, JP Morgan Chase Bank, Job1 and more, that will provide resources to fathers. Fathers will also receive a healthy lunch and have the chance to win free prizes such as barber shop vouchers, passes to Audubon Zoo, gym/fitness memberships and much more.
Click here to register for the event.
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Media inquiries may be directed to Chelsea Creel.
DePaul Community Health Centers: DePaul Community Health Centers (DCHC), founded by the Daughters of Charity, who have served the New Orleans community for more than 190 years, is committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive health care to all members of our community, regardless of their ability to pay. DCHC offers high-quality, affordable health care for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors at eleven (11) community health centers throughout Greater New Orleans. Services include primary and preventive health care, pediatrics, dental, optometry, chronic disease management, podiatry, prenatal care, behavioral health, Women, Infants & Children (WIC) services, and onsite laboratories and pharmacies.
