This is Big Dad Energy

Dads who show up as their best and fullest selves. Dads who build community. Dads who take action on what matters.

That's what we're building. Join us.

What Big Dad Energy Looks Like

When Dads Show Up Together, Powerful Things Happen

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Learn More About Us

We're a national movement of Dads who are celebrating fatherhood, building real community that uplifts and inspires, and participating in local service.

Our approach is simple:

  • Connect through what we already love, because Dad life is centered on joy and connection
  • Share our stories so we can build and strengthen relationships among Dads
  • Know our sh!t and stay informed on what actually affects our kids
  • Take action locally to create the communities our children deserve

See Our Impact

By The Numbers

Dads Making Moves

100,000+ Dads and caregivers engaged in family-focused issues

25 events with more than 300 Dads

91% of Dads felt more affirmed as fathers

90% felt more connected to other Dads

79% were more motivated to improve their local communities

Local impact: Environment, housing + affordability, education, child care, family leave, and more

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