Created in 2004 Fathers Incorporated is a phenomenal organization that uses the promotion and marketing of responsible fatherhood to make a difference. They have created a five year mission, that is being set forth in order to change the societal and cultural outlook of families. The messages and information that they have created and set forth will help to create strong families and encourage and empower active and positive parents. Their international, national, and local focus will raise the awareness about father absenteeism and the impact of a father’s absence on our society.
In 2011, Fathers Incorporated was inspired by President Obama’s 2010 Fathers Day address. Along with other sponsors they sought to proclaim 2011; The Year of Responsible Men (YORM). This grave recognition assists in targeting the need to encourage and support responsible fatherhood and mentoring.
Along with many other initiatives of Fathers Incorporated, the Ties Never Broken Campaign may be one of their most prominent. This campaign was a written declaration between a father and child, put in place in order to confront negative attributes in some men. In order to be able to change them into positives and created a framework for powerful fathers!
Fathers Incorporated is hosting its 2nd Annual Image Awards Dinner at Medgar Evers College tomorrow night, January 25th in Brooklyn, New York. At the dinner the organization recognizes individuals who play critical roles in the field of responsible fatherhood and mentoring. “We are excited to honor this year’s awardees. “This issue of fatherlessness is having a profound effect on the outcomes of our children. Our honorees work is vital in addressing this issue and contributing to the healthy development of families and communities,” says Kenneth Braswell, Executive Director of Fathers Incorporated.
The 2011 Fatherhood Image award honorees include: Stephen Powell (Mentoring USA), Allan Houston (Father Knows Best), David Miller (Raising Him Alone), Rev. Dr. Emma Jordan-Simpson (Children’s Defense Fund-New York), Shawn Dove (Open Society Foundations) and Chris Broussard and Malik Carey(K.I.N.G.) and the Sesame Street Workshop. 
Rev. Alfonso Wyatt of the Greater Allen AME Cathethral will serve as this year’s keynote speaker. In addition Toya Beasley; host of 98.7 KISS Inspirations will serve as the Mistress of Ceremonies. All proceeds will benefit the TIES NEVER BROKEN (Blue Bow tie) and weMentor campaigns. There will be a special silent auction, dinner and special guest appearances. Tickets can still be purchased online at http://2012tiesneverbroken.eventbee.com/. For more information contact Fathers Incorporated at 518-250-6601 or fathersincorporated@gmail.com.
Fathers Incorporated is a New York State charitable organization and a 501(c)3. Donations are tax deductible.
For more information on Fathers Incorporated visit www.fathersincorporated.com and follow them on Twitter @Fathersincorp.
