ForeverDads

06/02/2026

👑 Calling all dads and daughters! 👑

Join us for the Daughters of the King Royal Ball on June 19, 2026, from 6-9 PM at North Terrace Church of Christ in Zanesville.

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of dancing, memories, and meaningful connection while celebrating the special bond between fathers and daughters.

💜 By donation only
👑 Proceeds benefit ForeverDads

Tag a dad who needs to bring his princess!

Daughters of the King – Royal Father – Daughter Ball

06/02/2026

Thank you, Brenda, of AM1240 for having our Executive Director Ryan Sheppard talk about what matters most here at ForeverDads; the importance of Fatherhood!

"Forever Dads" celebrates 20 years today! Executive Director Ryan Sheppard stopped by the studio with details about current programs and the vision to serve more counties!

06/02/2026

Thank you WHIZ for helping us highlight that June is "Responsible Fatherhood Month". Check out the article to see upcoming events celebrating Fathers!

ZANESVILLE, OH – June is Responsible Fatherhood Month, and one local organization is celebrating a major milestone while continuing to make a difference for dads and families across our community. June 2nd officially marks Forever Dads’ 20th anniversary, which also coincides with Responsible Fat...

06/02/2026

🎉 Celebrating 20 Years of ForeverDads! 🎉

For two decades, ForeverDads has been dedicated to strengthening families, empowering fathers, and creating brighter futures for children throughout our communities.

What began as a mission to support dads has grown into 20 years of life-changing programs, meaningful connections, and countless success stories. We are grateful for every father, family, staff member, volunteer, partner, and supporter who has been part of this incredible journey.

As we celebrate this milestone, we also look ahead with excitement and commitment to the next generation of fathers and families we will serve.

Thank you for 20 years of impact, growth, and community. Here's to the next chapter of ForeverDads!

06/01/2026

Every dad deserves support, guidance, and connection. ♥

Whether you're navigating fatherhood for the first time or looking for a community that understands, ForeverDads is here for you.

Dad, start here.
Visit foreverdads.com to learn more.

05/27/2026

ForeverDads staff had a blast participating as runner, referee and photographer for the United Way of Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties Hot Dog Eating Contest at Morgan Local School District 🌭📸🏃

We’re grateful to be part of an event that brought laughter, community spirit, and friendly competition to 5 local schools across the region.

On behalf of United Way, thank you to the sponsors who made this event possible. We appreciate your support and commitment to local families and students! ❤️

05/26/2026

Last week, ForeverDads was honored to partner with Noble County Rooted in Fatherhood for an unforgettable Field Day at Noble Local Schools' Shenandoah Elementary School! 🎉

Rooted in Fatherhood brought the cotton candy and popcorn, while ForeverDads brought the entertainment and excitement for students throughout the day. Every child also received:
📚 A book to enjoy with their dad or father figure
🎒 A ForeverDads backpack
💙 Information about future engagement opportunities for dads

📆 Our newest Nurturing Fathers for Life (NFL) class starts June 3rd in Caldwell. Visit the link in the comments to learn more and pre-register!

05/26/2026

🎉 SAVE THE DATE! 🎉

Join us for the ForeverDads Celebration, Commencement & Cookout on Tuesday, June 9th at 5:30 PM as we celebrate the incredible fathers of the Class of 2026 who have successfully completed fathering programs here at ForeverDads! 👏🔥

This special evening is an opportunity for the public to experience ForeverDads in action as we continue equipping, encouraging, and empowering fathers to lead their families well. These dads have put in the work, shown commitment, and are worthy of being celebrated!

📍 109 Madison Street
Zanesville, OH 43701

🌭 Food • Fellowship • Celebration
🪑 Bring your own lawn chair
🏛 Tours of the historic Center for Families building will also be available!

We’d love for our community to come out and support not only ForeverDads, but more importantly the fathers we’ll be honoring that evening. Please comment below if you plan on attending! 💙

05/19/2026

Tonight we celebrate Dustin and Zach for successfully completing the 12-week Nurturing Fathers for Life program!

At ForeverDads, we are proud of these two fathers for making the commitment to grow, learn, and enrich their roles as dads. Investing in fatherhood is one of the greatest investments a man can make, and both of these men showed dedication, humility, and a desire to become even stronger leaders for their families.

Please join us in congratulating Dustin and Zach on this accomplishment and encouraging them as they continue their journey of intentional fatherhood. We are honored to walk alongside fathers who are committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of their children. 👏