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  • Champions of Change: Honoring Fatherhood

    Joshua DuBois, Executive Director of the Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships and Co-Coordinator of the President's Fatherhood Initiative, honors the sacred role of being a dad and the impact fathers have in their own lives and in their communities.


  • Joining Forces with the Illinois National Guard

    Dr. Jill Biden recounts her experiences from visiting Illinois National Guard families and encourages the cable industry to help support military families and veterans.


  • Overcoming Life Struggles with Fatherhood in the Tribal Community

    Eric Schurz, a father who had his life turned around by a fatherhood program in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, gives a personal narrative of overcoming life's obstacles and the power of self-transformation.


  • Taking the Time to be a Dad

    President Obama sends an email to the White House email list in honor of Father's Day. If you didn't get the email, be sure to sign up for the White House email list.


  • Happy Father’s Day!

    This Father’s Day President Obama is kicking off the Year of Strong Fathers, Strong Families as part of his Fatherhood and Mentoring Initiative.


  • Weekly Address: Celebrating Fathers

    On Father's Day weekend, President Obama reflects on his experience as a parent and discusses the challenges and necessity of being a good father.


  • Strong Fathers, Strong Families

    At a screening of the movie "Cars 2" for military fathers and families, President Obama kicks off an effort with partners from around the nation to create simple opportunities for dads and kids to connect.


  • First Lady Urges Hollywood to Tell Military Family Stories

    The entertainment guilds in Los Angeles hosted the First Lady for a special Joining Forces event to discuss the stories and issues of today’s military families so that their experiences can be integrated into film, television and digital media.


  • Watch out for the D.O.G.S.

    Joshua DuBois, Executive Director of the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships describes Secretary Arne Duncan's visit to Two Rivers Public Charter School and their WatchD.O.G.S. program.


  • Taking a Stand against Elder Abuse

    Elder abuse is an issue of great importance that must be seriously considered not just on this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, but every day. The Elder Justice Act, signed into law by President Obama last year, demonstrates the administration’s commitment to caring for our nation's senior citizens.


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