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  • SpoFI Fathers of the Year nominations 2026

    SpoFI Fathers of the Year nominations 2026

    SpoFI is accepting nominations for the 2026 Fathers of the Year beginning March 1. We recognize two dads each year — one custodial, one non-custodial — who completed our programs and kept showing up for their kids. Nominations close June 1, 2026.

    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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  • SpoFI Service Saturdays: Fathers Leading Community Change

    SpoFI Service Saturdays: Fathers Leading Community Change

    Every Saturday from May 17th until Father’s Day, SpoFI dads are stepping up to serve our Spokane community. These Service Saturdays are our response to Gabriel’s Challenge – a city-wide initiative addressing the fentanyl crisis affecting Spokane families.

    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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  • Looking ahead: A new year of transforming fathers’ lives

    Looking ahead: A new year of transforming fathers’ lives

    As we reflect on 2024, the stories of transformation at the Spokane Fatherhood Initiative fill us with hope and gratitude. Through our evidence-based programs and dedicated community support, we’ve witnessed remarkable journeys of fathers reconnecting with their children, rebuilding trust, and creating stronger families.

    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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