D.A.D Project

02/06/2026

Thank you to every father who showed up, every family who trusted us, every partner who stood beside us, and every supporter who believed in the mission.
The D.A.D Project celebrates 10 years because of YOU.
This is not just our anniversary, it’s a shared victory!

02/03/2026

As fathers, professionals, and community leaders, we often spend our days moving between screens, meetings, and indoor spaces. But there's something powerful that happens when we intentionally step outside.

Learn more at www.dadproject.org

12/14/2025

https://dpsouthtoysfortots2025.eventbrite.com

Celebrate this holiday season with the D.A.D Project South at our Annual Toys for Tots 2025! RSVP through the Eventbrite link below and get ready for a festive time with your family. We can’t wait to see you there!

2025 Toys for Tots St. Tammany! please register to participate at this year's event!

11/15/2025

Join us at East LA College for a special discussion on the vital role fathers play in preventing child maltreatment! We're excited to partner with , , and .con to bring innovative, research-based parenting programs to our community. Learn more at www.dadproject.org.

10/16/2025

Being a good role model isn’t about being perfect, it’s about being present, consistent, and authentic.
When fathers show love, respect, discipline, and integrity, our children grow up believing those values belong to them too.
Every day is a chance to teach through your actions:
-Lead with kindness.
-Model resilience.
-Show them what strength with compassion looks like.
Because the greatest legacy a father can leave is the example of a life well-lived!

10/14/2025

Mindfulness isn’t just about meditation, it’s about being present, aware, and in control of how we respond to life’s challenges.
For men, practicing mindfulness can be a powerful tool for building emotional strength and resilience. It helps us pause before reacting, manage stress more effectively, and stay grounded when life gets heavy.

10/10/2025

When we listen without judgment, we teach our children that their emotions matter, that they can trust us, and that it's okay to feel what they feel.
That foundation of trust? It's everything.

05/29/2025

Celebrate Father's Day with The D.A.D Project SoCal and ! Join us for a day of connection, sharing, and community-building focused on Fatherhood, Health, and Wellness!

Please visit www.dadproject.org to launch father engagement initiatives in your school or community!

01/13/2025

Praying for our Dad Project SoCal families and all those impacted by the fires in California. Thank you to all the brave men and women of the for doing your absolute best to keep us all safe.

11/11/2024

Thank you to all@of the Veterans who sacrificed for our freedoms!!

10/14/2024

We would like to acknowledge our founder Donald Williams III and Father Engagement Specialist Albert Bartee III as recognized members of the Band of Mission Indians.

Who are the Kumeyaay?
The Kumeyaay, also known as 'Iipai-Tiipai or by the historical Spanish name Diegueño, is a tribe of Indigenous peoples of the Americas who live at the northern border of Baja California in Mexico and the southern border of California in the United States. They are an indigenous people of California.
Kumeyaay Bands of the United States:

Southern California Tribes, 13 Federally-Recognized Kumeyaay Reservations,

Band of the Kumeyaay Nation

Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians
Barona Band of Mission Indians
San Pasqual Band of Indians
Inaja Cosmit Indian Reservation
Capitan Grande Indian Reservation
Santa Ysabel Band of Diegueño Indians, aka Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel
Ewiiaapaayp Band of Kumeyaay Indians aka Cuyapaipe
Manzanita Indian Reservation
La Posta Indian Reservation
Jamul Indian Village A Kumeyaay Nation
Mesa Grande Indian Reservation
Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation