WHY?
Over 2 million children in the United States live in Fatherless homes. As a result, child/teen statistics related to violence, failure in academics, broken relationships and more, have grown to an alarming rate. Active involvement of both parents has proven to be direct link to child success in personal life decisions, academics, and beyond.
"The National Rally for Responsible Fatherhood, On Behalf Of America’s Children: A Call to Personal Responsibility" will take place on Saturday, June 20, 2009 Lincoln Memorial In Washington, DC from 10:00am-2:00pm.
A few of the guest speakers will be:
- Roland Warren, President, National Fatherhood Initiative
- Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of Columbia
- Joe Jones, President & CEO, The Center for Urban Families, Baltimore, MD
- Ed Gordon, Emmy Award Winning Broadcaster & Founder of Daddy's Promise
www.fathersdayrally.com www.npclstrongfamilies.comwww.fatherhoodconference.com
For more information click on http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15835429/
For a copy of the agenda click on http://www.fathersdayrally.com/images/Fathers_Day_Rally_2009,_Drafted_Agenda_FOR_WEBSITE.pdf
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