PRESENTS FATHERHOOD WEEK 2026 ACROSS BROWARD AND PALM BEACH COUNTIES JUNE 16-28
Multi-day initiative will highlight healing, mental health awareness, economic empowerment, and family strengthening through community-centered events
June 1, 2026 – Community-Based Connections, Inc. (CBCI), a nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering youth development, family strengthening, and community empowerment services to underserved populations, will present Fatherhood Week 2026, a multi-day community initiative taking place June 16–26 throughout Broward and Palm Beach counties. In recognition of Father’s Day, the community program is centered around the theme Fathers, Faith & Family.
The impactful initiative will provide fathers, father figures, and men throughout South Florida with opportunities to engage in conversations focused on mental health awareness, economic empowerment, family connection, domestic violence awareness, mentorship, and community support. It will focus on healing through shared experiences to break generational trauma, promote brotherhood and accountability, and build stronger support systems for fathers and families.
“Community-Based Connections recognizes the importance of creating spaces where men and fathers can openly engage in conversations surrounding healing, family, and emotional wellness,” said Mikelange Olbel, CEO of Community-Based Connections, Inc. “Fatherhood Week, in honor of Father’s Day, is designed to encourage connection, accountability, and support while promoting healthier families and communities.”
The initiative serves as an extension of CBCI’s nationally recognized fatherhood program, Awesome Dads Awesome Men (A.D.A.M.), a mentoring program funded by the Jim Moran Foundation for fathers and men in Broward County. The program allows participants to become part of a group in which they learn about relationships, children, parenting, and much more in a non-threatening environment. This program takes an evidence-based approach, recognizing the needs of fathers and the significant impact they have on their children and families, helping them strengthen family relationships, improve parenting skills, increase economic stability, and become more actively engaged in the lives of their children.
Through Fatherhood Week, CBCI expands its year-round work into the broader community by creating opportunities for education, connection, mentorship, and personal growth while highlighting the critical role fathers play in building strong families and thriving communities.
Palm Beach County events will take place June 16–20:
Tuesday, June 16 – Doing Business with Dads
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
3100 Broadway Ave., Suite 107, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
Wednesday, June 17 – Domestic Violence Awareness Conversation
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
St. Paul AME Church
3345 N. Haverhill Rd., West Palm Beach, FL 33417
Thursday, June 18 – Cuts & Conversations (West Palm Beach)
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
D.R. Hair Studio
1233 45th Street, Suite A1, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Broward County events will take place June 20–26:
Saturday, June 20 – Father’s Day Breakfast
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
New Mount Olive Baptist Church
400 NW 9th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Monday, June 22 – Doing Business with Dad
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Smitty Wings
1134 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Wednesday, June 24 – Cuts & Conversations (Broward)
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Just Cuts
900 E. Atlantic Blvd, Unit 6, Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Thursday, June 25 – Domestic Violence Conversation (Broward)
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Honda of South Miami Penthouse Performance Studio at CMG Miami
2741 N. 29th Ave, Hollywood, FL 33020
Sunday, June 28 – Fathers, Faith & Family Day
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
I Am Kingdom Ministries International
432 SW 10th Ct., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
CBCI’S Fatherhood Week is being held in collaboration with Broward based entities: City of Fort Lauderdale, HHS, CSC Broward, Jim Moran Foundation, Deluca Foundation, Farris Foundation, Just Cuts Barbershop, Cox Media Group, I Am Kingdom Ministries, New Mount Olive Baptist Church, Handy, FPL, HEART, Women In Distress and Eta Nu. Palm Beach collaborators are Palm Beach County, City of Riviera Beach, HHS, Riviera Beach SBA, The Lord’s Place, Palm Beach County Clergy Alliance, Saint Paul AME Church, AVDA, YWCA, Destiny by Choice and D.R. Hair Studio.
For more than 16 years, CBCI has provided programs and services dedicated to supporting families and underserved communities throughout South Florida. Through initiatives centered on youth development, violence prevention, fatherhood engagement, and family support, CBCI continues to expand access to resources and opportunities that promote long-term community wellness and stability.
For more information about Fatherhood Week 2026, sponsorship opportunities, or participation, call (954) 643-6298, email getconnected@communitybasedconnections.com or visit www.communitybasedconnections.com.
About Community-Based Connections, Inc.
Community-Based Connections, Inc. (CBCI) is a nonprofit human services organization with more than 16 years of expertise in delivering youth development advocacy and family resilience strengthening programs, plus health and community empowerment initiatives to underserved populations in Broward County. CBCI was founded upon the belief that service providers who have natural ties to the community are in the best position to help improve the odds of youth and family success. The CBCI mission is to expand the options available to children – from cradle to college – that promote their social and academic growth, equipping them with the skills they need to overcome challenges and thrive in adulthood. CBCI programs services that engage, encourage and motivate include the Young Believers Program, Family Strengthening Program, S.M.A.R.T. Team, New Day Diversion, and the Early Achievers Program. For more information about programs in Broward and Palm Beach counties, visit communitybasedconnections.com.