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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

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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 ...

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

August 13th, 2025 An in-depth discussion about the Fathers and Families Center, a nonprofit in Indianapolis focused on helping low-income...

Larry Smith from Fathers and Families Center gives us the latest on what the organization is doing to serve Hoosier dads. Watch Part 1 of...

July 3rd, 2025 Indianapolis, Ind. - Fathers and Families Center (FFC) has received support from Cummins to assist in offering a variety...

June 18th, 2025 Indianapolis, Ind. — Fathers and Families Center (FFC) will receive a 3-year grant totaling up to $3 million from the Eli...