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The October 7 conference will bring professionals and community leaders together in Indianapolis to strengthen the ways organizations engage and support fathers and families.

Fathers and Families Center is featured in the Eli Lilly and Company Foundation’s 2026 Grantee Impact Report, which highlights FFC’s impact on father-child engagement, workforce development, and economic mobility for Indianapolis families.

Fathers and Families Center President/CEO Larry Smith recently appeared on WTHR’s Parent Squad to discuss the mission of Fathers and Families Center and the importance of supporting fathers throughout Indianapolis. During the conversation, Larry shared how Fathers and Families Center works alongside fathers as they build stability, strengthen relationships and take steps toward a stronger future for themselves and their families. At Fathers and Families Center, we know father

Fathers and Families Center President and CEO Larry Smith was recently featured on the IBJ Podcast for a conversation about leadership, fatherhood and the future of FFC. In the episode, Larry reflects on his path from corporate leadership to the nonprofit sector, the personal experiences that shaped his commitment to fatherhood, and the work Fathers and Families Center is doing to help men grow as people, parents, partners and providers. The conversation also highlights FFC’s

Fathers and Families Center President and CEO Larry Smith spoke with the Indianapolis Recorder after being named IBJ’s 2026 Nonprofit Executive of the Year in the small nonprofit category. In the Q&A, Smith reflects on the recognition as a team honor, the continued growth of Fathers and Families Center, the impact of serving more fathers each year and the experiences that shape his leadership.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2026 Fathers and Families Center President and CEO Larry Smith Named IBJ Nonprofit Executive of the Year Recognition honors Smith’s leadership and commitment to strengthening fathers, families, and communities across Central Indiana INDIANAPOLIS — Fathers and Families Center President and CEO Larry Smith has been named 2026 Nonprofit Executive of the Year in the small nonprofit category by the Indianapolis Business Journal as part of its 2026 IBJ

WTHR recently highlighted Fathers and Families Center’s Vision for the Future Campaign and our work to expand space, programming, and support for Central Indiana fathers. Fathers and Families Center was recently featured by WTHR in a story highlighting the growing need for fatherhood services in Central Indiana and our plans to expand space and programming through the Vision for the Future Campaign. For 33 years, Fathers and Families Center has helped fathers build stronger r

Indianapolis Recorder | June 3, 2026 Fathers and Families Center was featured in the Indianapolis Recorder for the launch of our $5.5 million Vision for the Future Campaign. The article highlights our work to expand capacity, reduce the waiting list for fathers seeking support, and serve more families across Central Indiana. Read the Article

Fathers and Families Center President & CEO Larry Smith recently joined Indy Now to discuss FFC’s impact across Central Indiana and the next chapter of our work. During the segment, Larry shares more about our Vision for the Future Campaign, our upcoming move, and the Faces of Fatherhood Luncheon on Juneteenth, highlighting how each reflects our continued commitment to fathers, families, and the future of our community. Watch the full segment below.

Fathers and Families Center President & CEO Larry Smith recently joined Indy Now to discuss FFC’s impact across Central Indiana and the next chapter of our work. In the segment, Larry shares more about FFC’s economic impact, our upcoming move, and how expanding access to support helps fathers strengthen their families and build stability for the future. Watch the full segment below.

In this episode, Larry shares his journey from All-American track athlete, missing the Olympics by half a second, to becoming the youngest director of corporate strategy at a major global organization. He also reflects on becoming a father at 16 and how that experience came full circle, shaping his work today with Fathers and Families Center—where dads are empowered to become engaged parents and providers through free programs focused on education, employment, and family stab

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 16, 2026 Indianapolis, IN — Fathers and Families Center has received a $500,000 grant from United Way of Central Indiana’s Capital Projects Fund to support costs associated with relocating to a new space designed to expand programming and better serve dads and their families across our community. The grant will help offset expenses that are tied to FFC’s upcoming move, which will create greater opportunities to deliver programs that empower fath

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Indianapolis, IN — February 16, 2026 A new independent research project by the Indiana University Public Policy Institute (PPI) has revealed that the Fathers and Families Center (FFC) not only strengthens fathers and families across Indianapolis but also delivers significant economic benefits to Marion County and the State. Economic Contributions of Fathers and Families Center According to the study, FFC generated more than $10.7 million in total e

Fathers and Families Center (FFC) is proud to announce the addition of more than 20 new employer partners over the past two months, significantly strengthening the organization’s ability to connect fathers with sustainable, family-supporting careers. These partnerships span key industries including healthcare, hospitality, transportation, construction, government, and education. New partners include: Arise Recovery, Damar Staffing, CFA Staffing, Ed Martin Automotive Group, Fa

Indianapolis, IN — December 16, 2025 — Fathers and Families Center (FFC) has received two grants totaling $499,871 from the Indianapolis African American Quality of Life Initiative (IAAQLI) . FFC will use the grants to enhance employment opportunity and support long-term economic stability for low-income dads and their families. One grant, in the amount of $249,871, will support initiatives that are focused on improving long-term employment outcomes , including workforce read

December 5, 2025 Indianapolis, Ind. — Fathers and Families Center (FFC) has received a two-year, $2 million grant from Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc. The grant represents an extension of the Endowment’s longstanding support for the organization. The grant will support FFC’s programs and services that foster economic development, self-sufficiency, and enhanced parenthood skills for low-income fathers. Since 1993, Fathers and Families Center has helped roughly 26,000 f

November 20, 2025 | Mirror Indy Mirror Indy highlighted Fathers and Families Center’s Out and Up program at Duvall Residential Facility, where fathers nearing release participate in parenting classes designed to strengthen their relationships with their children and prepare for life after incarceration. The story features participants reflecting on fatherhood, family connection and their hopes for the future, while also highlighting FFC’s broader approach to helping men becom

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Drew Jones Communications Manager Fathers and Families Center 317-671-7943 djones@ffcindiana.org ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Drew Jones Communications Manager Fathers and Families Center 317-671-7943 djones@ffcindiana.org ...