Events
Upcoming events and activities
- “A Night Out With The Father’s Group” 2022 Film Series… READ MORE
- Serving as advisor to Bend Police Department Community Outreach Program – working with law enforcement and school representatives on how to talk to and communicate with POC – Currently in development with Bend Police
- Help sponsor a DEI Summit with Bend Chamber and City of Bend – TBD
- Launch a film series to raise community awareness around racism and social justice – TBD
- Promote minority-owned businesses through networking and access to resources – In development. To participate email info@thefathersgroup.org.
- Create safe space opportunities for sharing ideas and concerns – In development.
Past events and activities
- Ujima After School Program: An afterschool program for POC middle and high school students that focuses on academic success, leadership and better understanding of Black History – Beginning Fall 2021
- Juneteenth: Central Oregon Celebrates Freedom Day … READ MORE
- Black History Month podcast
- Shop with a Cop/Gift Baskets for the Homeless (December 2020)
- Became a member of the Black Student Success Network (October 2020)
- “Backpack Campaign” to distribute school supplies – 75 backpacks given away (September 2020)
- Movie Night – John Lewis: Good Trouble – co-sponsored event with BendFilm, 85 cars in attendance (September 2020)
- Participation in panel for Welcoming Week (September 2020)
- Race relations discussion/book study on “Ghost Boys” at High Desert Middle School (Fall 2020)
- “Backpack Campaign” to distribute school supplies – 50 backpacks given away (September 2019)
- Father’s Day BBQ and social (June 2019)
