It’s Not Over: Expanding the Impact of Father’s Day

 
 

We need more than a day to celebrate Father’s Day. It’s just gone too soon. It’s one Sunday and then we are back to the every day. Let’s expand Father’s Day by increasing its impact. We can do this by choosing to give to organizations that support boys, young men and fathers. Your gift would touch lives and expand a father’s loving care across our communities and country.

Here are the facts: estimated spending on Father’s Day in 2017 is $15.5 million. That’s a lot of money and a lot of love for our individual fathers. Let’s donate a portion of that $15.5 million to select nonprofits and expand the impact of Father’s Day from one day to 365.

Boys and Girls Clubs, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boy Scouts, the Urban League and My Brother’s Keeper Alliance are nationally known for making an impact. Across Savannah there are churches, civic and social organizations, and fraternities that are busy night and day providing athletics, mentoring, food, and friendship to boys and young men. Each would surely welcome the participation of you and your father.

Here are two things to consider as you expand the impact of Father’s Day. 1. Talk with your father – or the man in your life who you want to honor. Ask him which organizations he believes are changing futures for boys and young men. Listen to what he says, and then make a donation in his honor. Consider making an automated monthly contribution – that will most certainly expand Father’s Day. 2. Place the needs of boys and young men of color at the center of your giving. Look for those organizations that prepare boys and young men of color for leadership, college, careers, fatherhood, and the opportunity to live out their dreams.

This is a time to get past the ugly ties, socks and outdated shirts that are too often offered to fathers. Instead, think about putting in place a program that can honor your father and help the community in an ongoing way.

Copyright 2017 – Mel and Pearl Shaw Mel and Pearl Shaw are authors of four books on fundraising available on Amazon.com. For help growing your fundraising visit www.saadandshaw.com or call (901) 522-8727.

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