Fatherhood Outreach Programs is a 501 c 3 non-profit organization under Street Ministry Institute that creates and implements fatherhood programs for urban/inner-city families, schools, community centers and churches. Also Home of FATHERHOOD Magazine the 1st magazine for young, expecting, and urban fathers! & Pittsburgh's Annual Father's Day Cookout at Mellon Park (served 10,000 people from 2008-2016)
Street Ministry International
A 501 c 3 Non Profit Organization
Director: Anwan Wesley
412-583-0376
wanwes412@gmail.com
Mission:
Founded in 1995, Street Ministry International has a mission to provide programming and mentoring support, to strengthen and empower underserved and at-risk youth and their families through community outreach, strategic partnerships, community engagement activities and using innovative resources.
Purpose:
Street Ministry International is a non-profit organization based in Pittsburgh, Pa, whose sole purpose is to bring the light into the darkness for all men, women and children, through ministry, mentoring, and enrichment activities. Bringing the light to darkness means that we believe that providing a sense of Hope, Love and Opportunity to all people will ultimately change their life’s direction in a positive way.
Street Ministry International Innovative Programming and Empowering Activities
1. FATHERHOOD Magazine- the magazine for young expecting and urban fathers (2001- 2010)
2. Fatherhood Outreach Programs- Fatherhood Programming & Events.
a. Annual Father’s Day Cookout at Mellon Park (2007-2015) (served over 10,000 people)
b. Club D.A.D. (Doing it All Day)- Coaches in the classroom Parent Volunteers.
3. FATHERHOOD Athletics- Athletic activities for families
a. Steel City Travel Basketball Team 3rd-8th grades (2006-present )
b. Steel City Flag Football League- all ages (2014-2015)
c. Family Kickball League (est. 2016)
d. Team WO (We Are One) AAU Basketball Program- middle and high school (2014-present) e. Homewood Baseball Association- RBI Baseball (2014-2017)
4. iLovelife! Seeds of Hope Initiative- the creation and distribution of positive and original artwork created by our youth for a positive impact. (2007-present)
a. T-Shirts, Apparel and Accessories
b. iLovelife! Winter Basketball Classic- is a Youth Basketball League partnered in with the
Homewood-Brushton YMCA (2015-present)
5. Successful Programming, Collaborations and Alliances :
a. Magistrate Judge Kevin Cooper Jr.- Board of Directors for M.A.P. Program
b. Pennsylvania State Representative Ed Gainey- Advisory Board for M.A.P. Program
c. Pittsburgh Public Schools Westinghouse Academy 6-12- The M.A.P. Program, Male
Fatherhood Initiative and Club D.A.D.
d. Minority Business Network- Greater Pittsburgh Minority Business Network
e. Penn Hills School District -Club D.A.D.
f. Fatherhood Collaborative Council (FCC)- Father’s Day Cookouts
g. Community Empowerment Association (CEA)- Black Family Reunion/Hat and Coat Giveaway
h. Barnes and Noble- Reading with DAD (event)
i. Homewood Community Sports- Champions Summer Football Camp at Laurel Mountain
Christian Camp
j. iLovelife Youth Basketball League-winter basketball league partnered with
Homewood-Brushton YMCA
k. Community Service Liaison- Homewood-Brushton YMCA
l. Fatherhood 101 Classes with Homewood Brushton Family Support Center
FATHERHOOD Athletics- Recruiting fathers and coaches as volunteers through the teaching and coaching of competitive sports. We currently are offering:
*2012-16 Traveling Basketball Team- Currently serving 25-30 African Am Boys/ fathers in Allegheny County Steel City Thunder(3rd/4th-5th/6th-7th/8th) & Team WO (AAU) 9th-12th
* NFL YOUTH Flag Football- 2nd grade-12th
iLoveLife! Is a creative arts program focusing on the artistic talents of this region's young people, developing a series of ad campaigns, posters, t-shirts, and other materials that promote loving and living life to the fullest! (Currently serving 12 African American boys)(2012-present)
A innovative parent involvement program that integrates fathers and coaches into the schools and helps keep a positive and productive learning environment. At the same time being the link of accountability between SCHOOLS+HOME+ATHLETICS! 2013 Schools served: PGH FAISON K-5, PGH FULTON, PGH DILWORTH, PENN HILLS LINTON, WESTINGHOUSE H.S., PGH MINEDAO, ALLEGHENY INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY, MANCHESTER, STERRETT ACADEMY (Served 60 African American Boys in Pittsburgh, Pa)
Truancy Prevention and Intervention will be the vehicle we use to navigate through the issues causing truant behavior. We will address the causes and ultimate effects of truancy by directing families to the necessary help services and place youths in environments that will stimulate their sense of purpose and service for themselves and others.
A.B. socks club. (Alice B. Oliver)
(2012-2015) 22 Volunteers(12 adults 10 kids) Gave out 250 pairs of socks to Forbes Nursing Home in Homewood. This year we’re collecting brand new socks for men and woman to be delivered to nursing homes, and a shelter for men and woman. Socks are needed! A B Sock club started two years ago in memory of my wife's grandmother. Who use to go out with her church friends and deliver socks to nursing homes throughout the holidays. She would say my seniors feet are always cold. This was her way of keeping them warm during the holidays, was by bringing them new socks. We need your support.