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  • SpoFI Honors Outstanding Fathers at Annual Father’s Day Celebration

    SpoFI Honors Outstanding Fathers at Annual Father’s Day Celebration

    Two exemplary fathers recognized for dedication to family and community service The Spokane Fatherhood Initiative (SpoFI) celebrated exceptional fatherhood and community commitment at their annual Father’s Day recognition ceremony, honoring two remarkable men who embody the organization’s mission of strengthening families through engaged, responsible parenting. The celebration also marked a significant milestone for SpoFI’s growing impact, as 28 new graduates completed their comprehensive fatherhood training programs. Since launching classes in September 2018, the organization has now issued 753 certificates of completion, maintaining an extraordinary 93% graduation rate that demonstrates the transformative power of their evidence-based curriculum. 2025 Fathers of the…

    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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  • From Spokane to the world: Father’s Day’s incredible global journey

    From Spokane to the world: Father’s Day’s incredible global journey

    Discover how Father’s Day grew from Spokane’s 1910 celebration to a global holiday in 112 countries. The incredible 62-year journey of persistence and recognition.

    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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  • From tragedy to triumph: How one Spokane daughter created Father’s Day

    From tragedy to triumph: How one Spokane daughter created Father’s Day

    In 1898, William Smart chose to raise six children alone. Eleven years later, his daughter Sonora created Father’s Day to honor his sacrifice.

    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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