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Fathers play an integral, irreplaceable role in their children’s lives. Research has found that the absence of fathers in the home doubles the likelihood that sons will turn to crime, and that the tendency is not reversed even when a step-father enters the family. Now is the time to promote fatherhood and a healthy family structure in our communities.
Therefore, Aliquippa Weed and Seed and the Aliquippa Youth Collaborative Partnership in conjunction with the Franklin Center of Beaver County, invite you to attend a kick-off event of the Franklin Center’s Fatherhood Initiative on Saturday, June 20, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Broadcast Street Café, 464 Franklin Avenue, Aliquippa. The morning’s activities will include breakfast from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; a keynote speaker, Terrence Harrison, Coordinator of the Mercer County Father’s Network; and fellowship among men and women who are concerned about fathers who are absent or not involved in the lives of their children. Children’s activities will be provided, so fathers, please bring your children with you.
Afternoon activities, hosted by the Aliquippa Weed and Seed T.A.L.L. Team will promote healthy living. Included will be lunch, fun and informative activities and giveaways of Giant Eagle and Kuhn’s gift cards for purchasing fruit and vegetables. Giveaways of quality items such as gardening tools, water hoses, auto care products, summer leisure and other items will be given away to those in attendance throughout both portions of the day. Please RSVP at the Franklin Center at (724) 378-2882 or sedwards@aaud.org; Belinda Walker, T.A.L.L., Coordinator at
(724) 203-4663 or aweedandseed@comcast.net.
Please support this collaborative effort to improve the quality of life in our communities by attending our Fatherhood/Healthy Living Event on June 20th. And remember…When we take responsibility for the way we live…life gets better. See you there.
