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Category: Father Teaching & Training

  • Announcing the 2024 SpoFI Fathers of the Year Recipients

    Announcing the 2024 SpoFI Fathers of the Year Recipients

    Celebrate the inspiring journeys of Jim Uttke and Donald Morrison, the 2024 SpoFI Fathers of the Year. Discover their remarkable transformations and dedication to their families and communities. Read their inspiring stories of faith, perseverance, and second chances.

    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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  • Fatherhood Building: Equipping Dads to Build a Stronger Spokane

    Fatherhood Building: Equipping Dads to Build a Stronger Spokane

    Spokane Fatherhood Initiative (SpoFI) is launching the Fatherhood Building campaign to raise $70,000 by Father’s Day 2024. This campaign will support crucial fatherhood and relationship training programs, helping dads develop essential character traits to build strong, positive relationships with their children. By equipping fathers, SpoFI aims to foster a healthier community and more productive workforce in Spokane. Discover inspiring success stories and learn how your contributions can make a lasting impact on families and the community.

    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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  • SpoFI Awarded $45,000 DCYF Grant for Fatherhood Programs to Reduce Child Abuse and Neglect

    SpoFI Awarded $45,000 DCYF Grant for Fatherhood Programs to Reduce Child Abuse and Neglect

    We are pleased to announce that SpoFI has been awarded a $45,000 competitive grant from the Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF). Our proposal was ranked in the top 15% out of 27 statewide applications, with only four being funded.

    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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