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  • James Tidwell Nomination for WA Fatherhood Council “Celebrate Dads’ Award

    James Tidwell Nomination for WA Fatherhood Council “Celebrate Dads’ Award

    James Tidwell received the WA Fatherhood Council “Celebrate Dads” Award on June 7, 2024, one of only four honored. After overcoming homelessness, addiction, and jail, he reunited with his children in 2021. His dedication earned him Co-Father of the Year in 2022. James’s commitment to his kids makes him a true role model.

    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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  • 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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  • Father’s Day Picnic 2024 Alumni Volunteer Sign-up

    Father’s Day Picnic 2024 Alumni Volunteer Sign-up

    This year, SpoFI Alumni like you are stepping up to take charge of one of our biggest and most cherished events: the Father’s Day Picnic. We’d be honored to have you join us!

    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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