John,

As Father’s Day approaches, Dream.Org has one goal in mind: raise critical funds that support fathers and families affected by incarceration. Over 1.5 million fathers are incarcerated in the United States, and 2.7 million children are growing up without their dads at home.

Empower Impacted Fathers this Father's Day

But Dream.Org has been reuniting families impacted by incarceration since 2015. We’ve seen the real power that programs like the Dream Justice Cohort have on impacted fathers. And you can contribute to that impact.

Eugene Youngblood comes to mind. After returning home from incarceration, Eugene faced the daunting challenge of rebuilding his life and reconnecting with his children. Through the Dream Justice Cohort, Eugene found not only leadership development and advocacy training, but also a supportive community that believed in his potential. Today, he’s a mentor to other fathers, an advocate for justice reform, and a living testament to the power of second chances.

Watch below as Eugene — a Dream Justice Cohort graduate, criminal justice reform advocate, and father — shares his experience during incarceration, and how a visit from his daughter changed his entire outlook and gave him the motivation he needed to transform his life.

We can bring more families together this Father’s Day, will you join us? 

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In solidarity, 
— Sean Wilson, Sr. Direction of Organizing and Partnerships at Dream.Org