We are the change

A mentor shows two boys how to hammer a nail into a log
Saturday Skills & Trades, Stone Mountain

The Father In Me is a mentorship program where men show up for Atlanta-area youth: Saturday trades workshops, leadership lessons and real talk about who they want to become.

Sign up your child Every Saturday Skills & Trades Workshop · 4618 Redan Rd

We are the
solution

Year 6

Six years of showing up for kids in DeKalb County.

A mentor in a red sweatshirt leads a whiteboard lesson while students write
It starts with the man in the mirror.
From The Man in the Mirror program

Our youth need more than words. They need consistent support, positive role models, guidance and opportunity. The Father In Me meets young people where they are, teaches leadership and life skills, expects accountability, and helps families build stronger relationships.

We believe becoming a better man starts with changing yourself first, so our mentors lead by example: present, involved and committed to every young person who walks in.

500+

Families impacted

Six years of showing up

Every Saturday workshop, school visit, game night and holiday give-back adds up.

1,000+

Students mentored

700+

Community events

  1. First, sign up online.

    Fill in the Parent Information Sheet: your child, allergies, medications and emergency contacts. It takes about five minutes.

  2. Then pay $65 a month.

    The participation fee is due once a month through Cash App at $thefatherinme822.

  3. Bring them Saturday.

    Skills & Trades runs every Saturday at 4618 Redan Rd in Stone Mountain. Closed-toe shoes, please.

  4. Sign in at the door.

    Use the sign-in page on your phone at drop-off and again at pick-up, so we always know who is here.

Coming up

All events
WhenWhatWhereTime
Every SaturdaySkills & Trades WorkshopStone Mountain10 AM–1 PM
Dec 12Winter FestStone Mountain12–4 PM
Dec 19Christmas Give BackStone Mountain11 AM–3 PM

See for
yourself

Six years of Saturdays, game nights, giveaways and lessons.

Open the gallery
Keep the tools, the lunches and the Christmas Give Back going. Give by Cash App, Venmo, Zelle or card. Donate

Questions?
Talk to us

Leave a message and we will call or email you back.

Or reach us directly at 404-955-7239.