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title: 'Our Work'
url: 'https://www.dadsforall.com/our-work'
markdown: 'https://www.dadsforall.com/our-work.md'
date: '2026-07-23'
description: "When Dads Show Up, Possibilities Multiply Here's what happens when Dads decide to take action for their communities and kids. Impact By The Numbers Real Dads, Real Impact 100,000+ Dads and caregivers engaged in community conversations across the country 25 events with more than 3"
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# When Dads Show Up, Possibilities Multiply

## Here's what happens when Dads decide to take action for their communities and kids.

![DadsOutside](https://www.dadsforall.com/user/pages/03.our-work/DadsOutside.jpg "DadsOutside")

## Impact By The Numbers

### Real Dads, Real Impact

- **100,000+ Dads and caregivers engaged** in community conversations across the country
- **25** events with more than **300** Dads
- **91%+ felt more affirmed as fathers** after participating in our pilot community events
- **90% felt more connected to other Dads**
- **100% wanted to stay connected** and continue building community with other Dads
- **79%+ more motivated** to improve their local communities
- **Local impact:** Environment, housing + affordability, education, child care, family leave, and more
- **Active in coalitions** focused on fatherhood, caregiving, and men's wellbeing

## Philadelphia Pilot - The Rocky Moment

### What We Learned in Philly

![DadsPhilly](https://www.dadsforall.com/user/pages/03.our-work/DadsPhilly.png "DadsPhilly")Our Philadelphia pilot proved something powerful: when you meet Dads where they are, celebrate their desire to show up strong for their kids, and create opportunities for real community action—they respond. We built community across multiple events where we had fun - for real, we played darts, pool, and Mario Kart - and engaged in real conversation about fatherhood. When a local Dad elevated a need to revitalize Wissahickon Valley Park, a community landmark, our Dad squad showed up with force. We brought our kids, grabbed the shovels and shears, and got down to business. Achievement unlocked.

This wasn't about converting anyone. It was about creating space for Dads to be themselves, connect with each other, and channel their energy into building stronger communities. Now we're taking it nationwide with Dads Stand Up.

### [Apply to Lead a Chapter](https://forms.gle/DVtKEZ2SXBUCn9fN6)

## Coalition & Movement Building

### Part of Something Bigger

Dads for All actively participates in national and local coalitions focused on:

- Fatherhood engagement and support
- Caregiving policy and advocacy
- Men's wellbeing
- Family economic security
- Community organizing and civic engagement

We believe in showing up, learning from others, and bringing the authentic Dad perspective to critical conversations about America's families.

## The Story Continues

### Building Momentum

![Momentum](https://www.dadsforall.com/user/pages/03.our-work/Momentum.png "Momentum")
From Philadelphia to nationwide chapters launching in 2026, we're proving that when Dads come together around shared values—not politics—we can create real change in our communities.

**The movement is growing. Join us.**

### [Start a Chapter in Your City](https://forms.gle/DVtKEZ2SXBUCn9fN6)

### [Read More Stories](https://dadsforall.substack.com)

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