Father Matters

10/14/2026

You do not have to figure out every parenting challenge alone.

Mother 2 Mother is a free parenting class for mothers and caregivers in Maricopa County. Connect with other moms, share experiences, and learn practical ways to build family bonds, support co-parenting, and grow confidence.

Saturday, January 16, 2027 • 9 AM–2 PM
2020 W. Durango St., Room 30, Phoenix, AZ 85009

Breakfast, lunch, and a completion certificate are included. Call 602-774-3298 to register.

https://fathermatters.org/calendar/mother-2-mother-free-parenting-class-for-mothers-and-caregivers-jan-16-2027/

10/13/2026

Fathers grow stronger through connection.

Men at Work brings fathers and caregivers in Maricopa County together for practical parenting tools, honest conversation, and support for family life.

Saturday, February 20, 2027 • 9 AM–2 PM
2020 W. Durango St., Room 30, Phoenix, AZ 85009

This parenting class is free. Breakfast, lunch, and a completion certificate are included.

Call 602-774-3298 to register. Save the date and invite a father or caregiver you know.

https://fathermatters.org/calendar/men-at-work-free-parenting-class-for-fathers-and-caregivers-jan-20-2027/

10/12/2026

Keeping food on the table can be hard when the budget is stretched. You can reach out.

The Father Matters Food Pantry connects local families with food support. Call 602-774-3298 or email [email protected] to ask about availability and how to receive assistance.

Please contact the office before making a trip. Save this resource or share it with a family who could use it.

https://fathermatters.org/food-pantry/

10/11/2026

There is still time to make the market part of your Sunday.

The Gathering Place Outdoor Market is open today, October 11, from 5:30 AM to 4 PM. Come browse, grab something to eat, and connect with your South Phoenix neighbors.

4624 S. 24th St., Phoenix, AZ 85040
Southwest corner of 24th St. and Broadway. Free entry.

https://fathermatters.org/the-gathering-place-market/

10/11/2026

Tonight at 9 PM: The Father Matters Show with Vance Simms.

Tune your radio to FaithTalk 1360 AM KPXQ for conversations about fatherhood, family, and community.

Listening with a friend or family member? Make a little time afterward to talk about what stood out.

Saturday, October 10 • 9 PM Phoenix time.

https://fathermatters.org/the-father-matters-show-with-vance-simms/

10/10/2026

The market is open today!

Stop by The Gathering Place Outdoor Market this Saturday, October 10, for local shopping, food, and community. We are open from 5:30 AM to 4 PM today and tomorrow, Sunday, October 11.

4624 S. 24th St., Phoenix, AZ 85040
Free entry. Bring someone along and support local vendors.

https://fathermatters.org/the-gathering-place-market/

10/09/2026

Make room for a little community this weekend.

The Gathering Place Outdoor Market is open Saturday and Sunday, October 10–11, from 5:30 AM to 4 PM. Browse local vendors, discover something new, and enjoy food and conversation with your neighbors.

4624 S. 24th St., Phoenix, AZ 85040
Southwest corner of 24th St. and Broadway. Free entry.

Bring a friend and make a morning or afternoon of it.

https://fathermatters.org/the-gathering-place-market/

Father Matters supports, encourages, and equips fathers and families through programs, workshops, community resources, food pantry support, workforce assistance, and family education.

10/08/2026

A conversation worth making time for.

Join Vance Simms for The Father Matters Show this Saturday, October 10, at 9 PM Phoenix time on FaithTalk 1360 AM KPXQ. Tune in for conversations about fathers, families, and the communities we share.

Set a reminder and share the show with someone who would enjoy listening.

https://fathermatters.org/the-father-matters-show-with-vance-simms/

Father Matters supports, encourages, and equips fathers and families through programs, workshops, community resources, food pantry support, workforce assistance, and family education.

10/06/2026

Sometimes Dad gets it wrong. Maybe you snapped over a small mess or promised time together and got distracted. Your child can hear you take responsibility in words they understand.

Name what you did, apologize without blaming them, and explain what you will do differently. Keep it simple. Then give them room to respond without expecting an immediate hug or asking them to make you feel better.

The follow-through matters: return to the activity, clean up together, or keep the next promise. Pick one thing you can put right today.

Explore Father Matters family education and support:

https://fathermatters.org/programs/family-education-support/

10/05/2026

Grandpa does not have to wait for a birthday invitation to be part of family life. An ordinary afternoon can give three generations something to do together.

Dad, ask what he would enjoy sharing with your child. It might be making lunch, sorting old photographs, or teaching a card game. Keep the visit comfortable for him and leave room for your child to ask questions. If distance makes visits difficult, a short call about the same everyday activity can be a place to start.

Invite a grandparent into one small part of your family's week. Find more family support through Father Matters:

https://fathermatters.org/programs/family-education-support/