Fatherless
Fatherlessness in the U.S. remains a prevalent issue as the number of children living apart from their biological fathers is estimated to be nearly 30 percent (or roughly one in three), according to 2011 Pew Research data. The number of children living apart from their biological fathers has more than doubled over the last four […]
Through the years, Chicago has been called our nation’s “Murder Capital,” with a 2012 total of more than 500 homicides, surpassing New York City’s numbers. But particularly high crime rates in urban communities, often linked to fatherlessness, can be averted through mentoring, so say experts. One such success story is Dove and Stellar Award-nominated gospel recording artist, Jonathan McReynolds, […]
Gospel star Fred Hammond and ESPN analyst Chris Broussard are leading the charge inspired by President Obama to end fatherlessness in the United States. Inspired by President Barack Obama’s 2010 Father’s Day address, Fathers Incorporated (FI) has launched its Ties Never Broken campaign. Fathers Incorporated, a not-for-profit organization in New York is committed […]