Idell McCarthy Foundation

09/28/2025

The silence is the loudest thing.
It fills every room,
every corner of my mind,
a constant echo of laughter that isn't there anymore.

They say time heals,
but what it really does is teach you how to carry the impossible.

My heart carries a piece of you always,
a beautiful, painful weight.

Every sunrise is a reminder of a future that vanished,
yet every memory is a gift I hold tighter than anything.

You were here, you lived,
you were loved beyond measure.

And in that love,
you remain, forever a part of me.

Gary Sturgis - Surviving Grief

09/24/2025

One word to express this weekend… GRATEFUL!

Thank you to all of the men who have dedicated themselves to this initiative and to their loved ones who came out to support the bravery, courage, and real WORK it takes to become a whole, healing, SAFE man!

Thank you to for providing a safe space for us to be a safe space.

And last, but certainly not least, thank you .fountainthird for being a true warrior and leader for the people… for men.

Until next summer… 💗

09/20/2025

Support, connection, and a sense of belonging are crucial for healing and wellbeing. 💗

09/20/2025

09/19/2025

Tomorrow wraps up summer sessions! Fellas come get what you need, then invite your family & friends to join us for FREE goodies - food, drinks, giveaways and hugs for a job well done!

08/26/2025

Our August session was fulfilling to say the least. Check out the recap and stay tuned for details on our final summer session happening on September 20th!!

08/25/2025

Grateful for the opportunity to bring men together in an a peaceful setting… to heal. There can NEVER be too many spaces for men to receive long deserved support. Because when our men get better, so will our homes and communities.

Thank you .fountainthird for your dedication in leading the charge alongside us.

Thank you for your continued contribution to serving our mission.

📷: PIECES OF A MAN - SAFE SPACE 8/16/25

08/16/2025

Tomorrow morning —SATURDAY 8/16. Fellas, meet us on the Patio!

08/12/2025

FOUR days away. MEN ONLY — how would you rate your emotional intelligence?

Emotional intelligence is your ability to recognize and understand emotions in yourself and others, and your ability to use this awareness to manage your behavior and relationships.

Join us or invite a man in your life to come listen, learn, and share with therapists John W. Fountain III.

Saturday, August 16th from 11AM - 1PM on the Patio on 43rd

08/03/2025

One down, two to go! Thanks to the courageous men who came out to join therapist .fountainthird for our July SAFE SPACE.

Next session August 16th on 43rd!

07/18/2025

In tomorrow’s SAFE SPACE session we will be leading the charge on men’s relationship with grief. Whether from childhood traumas, job loss, or just not living the life you hoped for… grief has to be processed to reach healing. Unfortunately many men do not have the support or space to do so.

Join us and therapist John W. Fountain III to discuss your own grief, process it, or just listen to other men’s stories to learn how to move forward for the better. Open to MEN ONLY of all ages.

Saturday, July 19th
11AM - 1PM
- Patio on 43rd