Lives Are Meant to be Changed

Lives Are Meant to be Changed Empowering men in Massachusetts to transform their lives from recovery through comprehensive health, wellness, and support initiatives

We are grateful to The Lenny Zakim Fund for believing in our mission and investing in the lives of men in Massachusetts ...
02/15/2026

We are grateful to The Lenny Zakim Fund for believing in our mission and investing in the lives of men in Massachusetts who are navigating recovery and reentry. This grant is not just funding . . . it's a bridge!

The Lenny Zakim Fund listens to grassroots organizations like Lives Are Meant to be Changed and gives us the unrestricted support we need to meet people where they are.

With this support, Lives Are Meant to be Changed can continue providing recovery support, parenting programs, mental health resources, and reentry services that help fathers rebuild their lives and strengthen their families.

Thank you, The Lenny Zakim Fund, for seeing the potential and power of grassroots leadership and for walking alongside us as we work to break cycles of addiction, unemployment, and recidivism. Together, we are proving that lives truly are meant to be changed.



Lisa Spadafora Thompson Garrick Thames

11/05/2025

The Question of the Day . . .

This is a dynamic dialogue from Garrick Thames, founder and CEO of Lives Are Meant to be Changed. His story reminds us that transformation is never a "one-time" event . . . it's an ongoing journey! In the video, when Garrick pulled a card out of the deck, it wasn't just a card, but a moment of reflection. We all carry our own "deck" of experiences, challenges, and lessons waiting to be revealed, whether you are a father, mother, leader, or friend--this message speaks to us all. Garrick is inviting you to share your feedback and/or suggestion!

08/29/2025

Last week, we had the opportunity to capture a snapshot of a conversation between the Lives Are Meant to Be Changed founder and CEO, Garrick Thames, and his barber, Ralston Hall, at Top Notch Barbershop in Boston. Our goal was to highlight the importance of community and connection in everyday life, and to show how culture, politics, and personal experiences naturally weave into these moments. In this exchange, Garrick reflects on his family and raising his kids, the challenges single parents face, the responsibility of Black fathers, and broader issues around culture and the education system.

We also want to give a big thank you to Top Notch Barbershop for welcoming us into their space. Not only do they deliver great cuts, but they also foster a welcoming, community-centered atmosphere.

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