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  • Ten years of changed dads: SpoFI celebrates a decade of transforming fathers and families

    Ten years of changed dads: SpoFI celebrates a decade of transforming fathers and families

    Ten years ago, 100 community leaders agreed fatherlessness was Spokane’s biggest problem. Today, SpoFI has transformed 832 fathers with a 93% completion rate. See photos from the anniversary celebration, read Ron Hauenstein’s origin story, and discover how alumni became facilitators building the next decade of change.

    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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  • Birthday reflections: SpoFI celebrates 9 years of transforming fathers and families in Spokane

    Birthday reflections: SpoFI celebrates 9 years of transforming fathers and families in Spokane

    On this historic day, as we honor MLK and witness the inauguration, we’re celebrating our own milestone – 9 years of helping fathers become the dads their children need. Read how 100 Christian leaders united around the challenge of fatherlessness, and how SpoFI has equipped 675 dads to transform their families.

    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 Dads: Your Voice Matters in Shaping the Future of Fatherhood

    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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