Rotary Club of Springfield Metro

Last night we took Rotary on the Road to Good Dads! Good Dads is a nonprofit founded by fellow rotarian Jennifer Baker. Good Dads focuses on increasing responsible fathers in Missouri. Statistically, homes without fathers experiences higher rates of …

- Teen pregnancy
- Drug & alcohol abuse
- Abuse and neglect
- School drop outs
- Depression

Good Dads focuses on an “upstream effort.” Most nonprofits that support the community are responsive in nature, rather than preventative. Upstream efforts focus on solving problems before they happen.

When dads are actively involved….

- Stronger schools
- Safer neighborhoods
- Robust economies

Good Dads works collaboratively and intentionally with the various sectors of the community. When communities work together intentionally, results are greater and longer lasting.

Men who participate in their new Pathways program have contributed nearly $5 million to their child support cases since 2018!

Good Dads has 19 chapters throughout Missouri and will be launching 3 more very soon.

On June 8, they are hosting a viewing of the documentary, “Gone Guys” at the Moxy. It explores why boys and men have been disengaging and falling behind over the years and encourages a brighter future for the community. It’s free to attend, but you’ll need to reserve your seat. Visit gooddads.org/events for more info.

Yesterday at 4pm the Ghost of the Colonial Hotel was dedicated at the corner of Jefferson and St. Louis. This marks the exact location and time the the telegraph was sent that named the highway. Rotary was part of the early days of Route 66, and Springfield Metro was proud to be part of this historic event!