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SpoFI Fathers of the Year Nominations 2024

Nominations may be made by SpoFI Board and Advisory Board Members; 24-7 Dad® Alumni; current and past Dad2Dad group members; 24-7 Dad® Class Facilitators, Co-Facilitators and Observers. Final Selection Committee shall be comprised of at least three members appointed by the SpoFI President, Ron Hauenstein.

Lawrence Jay Long
Proud father of two awesome boys, nature enthusiast, tech enthusiast, tinkerer, runner, and friend. I am dedicated to empowering men to realize their potential and lead meaningful lives. I share SpoFI’s practices and work diligently, striving to encourage and model the lessons taught here.

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Apr 10
The Importance of Second Chance Month: Empowering Returning Citizens in Spokane

Join SpoFI in celebrating Second Chance Month! Learn how you can support Returning Citizens in Spokane and help create a more inclusive community.

Lawrence Jay Long
Proud father of two awesome boys, nature enthusiast, tech enthusiast, tinkerer, runner, and friend. I am dedicated to empowering men to realize their potential and lead meaningful lives. I share SpoFI’s practices and work diligently, striving to encourage and model the lessons taught here.

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Mar 29
SpoFI Dads: Your Voice Matters in Shaping the Future of Fatherhood

SpoFI dads: Share your experiences & shape fatherhood policies in a statewide survey. Make your voice heard & help SpoFI support fathers. Participate now!

Lawrence Jay Long
Proud father of two awesome boys, nature enthusiast, tech enthusiast, tinkerer, runner, and friend. I am dedicated to empowering men to realize their potential and lead meaningful lives. I share SpoFI’s practices and work diligently, striving to encourage and model the lessons taught here.

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Mar 29
Join SpoFI Alumni and Families at Spokane Indians Family Feast Night

SpoFI is hosting another Alumni event with the Spokane Indians! We’ll have a reserved section above 1st base for all our dads, their families & guests.

Lawrence Jay Long
Proud father of two awesome boys, nature enthusiast, tech enthusiast, tinkerer, runner, and friend. I am dedicated to empowering men to realize their potential and lead meaningful lives. I share SpoFI’s practices and work diligently, striving to encourage and model the lessons taught here.

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Mar 22
One Heart Two Homes Co-Parenting Classes

Raising children in two homes can be a very difficult experience for everyone. We acknowledge that all parties involved are struggling through one of the most painful experiences of their lives. Our goal is to lessen the hostility and increase the teamwork between parents by honoring each circumstance, educating in a non-judgmental way, and providing…

Darrel Startin
Darrel is a retired addictions counselor and former owner of a state certified treatment agency. He now volunteers his time doing outreach for his church and serves several local ministries including SpoFI (Spokane Fatherhood Initiative).

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Mar 21
Join SpoFI Dad2Dad’s & Alumni for Spokane Chiefs vs. Seattle Thunderbirds Part II

March 9, 2024 — Doors @ 5 PM Puck Drop: 6:05 Seattle Thunderbirds vs. Spokane Chiefs SpoFI Is looking forward to our second Chiefs game!…

Lawrence Jay Long
Proud father of two awesome boys, nature enthusiast, tech enthusiast, tinkerer, runner, and friend. I am dedicated to empowering men to realize their potential and lead meaningful lives. I share SpoFI’s practices and work diligently, striving to encourage and model the lessons taught here.

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Mar 3
Thriving Dads are Good for Business

Spokane Fatherhood Initiative helps men become better dads, who also become better employees. Committed, dedicated fathers who are connected to their families make good employees. Responsible Fatherhood programs, like those offered by SpoFI, not only improve fathers’ economic prospects but also foster valuable social connections and support networks. This comprehensive approach enhances fathers’ stability, dependability,…

Ron Hauenstein
Ron is a semi-retired life insurance agent. He was raised in Reardan, WA and began his life insurance career in Fairbanks, Alaska. He and his wife Becky have two grown children. Ron and Becky attend Victory Faith Fellowship in the Spokane Valley and have lived in Spokane since 1993.

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Mar 26
What emotion causes the most damage in relationships? I’d vote for anger.

An angry outburst can inflict emotional damage that often becomes an emotional strain that lasts decades. I was recently blessed to have a conversation about how we teach overcoming anger at SpoFI with Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield, am amazing author, speaker, blogger and counselor, who’s professional career has focused on father-daughter relationships.

Ron Hauenstein
Ron is a semi-retired life insurance agent. He was raised in Reardan, WA and began his life insurance career in Fairbanks, Alaska. He and his wife Becky have two grown children. Ron and Becky attend Victory Faith Fellowship in the Spokane Valley and have lived in Spokane since 1993.

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Feb 2