Men against destruction defending against drugs and social disorder (MAD DADS)! Minneapolis Mad Dads is a nonprofit community organization based out of Minneapolis Minnesota, United States. Since 1989 MAD DADS has served within the urban community. Founded by Eddie Staton, Bishop Robert Tyler, and John Foster in Omaha Nebraska. Since 1998 the Minneapolis Chapter has served the city of Minneapolis and the surrounding areas. With more than 1.5 million hours served on the street. We have served in various capacities over these 25 years. providing jobs for men and women coming home from incarceration and recovering from addiction and homelessness. Housing for people in need. community safety and youth programming. We celebrate our 25th year October 3rd 2023! We look forward to serving for 25 more!
External link for Minneapolis Mad Dads
3026 4th Ave S
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408, US
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Executive Director @ Minneapolis Mad Dads | Founding/ Executive Pastor Foundations Church
If you know anyone in need, please send them to our backpack drive this Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm. We will be giving away 1000 backpacks and supplies on a first-come, first-served basis! #back2school #education
Executive Director @ Minneapolis Mad Dads | Founding/ Executive Pastor Foundations Church
The YEC sports camp was a success. It’s a blessing to be able to pour into the youth and bring them joy. Thank you Minneapolis Mad Dads for getting on the grill & providing support and ensuring everyone was safe. #YEC #SportsCamp #YouthDevelopment
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Executive Director @ Minneapolis Mad Dads | Founding/ Executive Pastor Foundations Church
I want to extend heartfelt congratulations to two of our staff members who participated in our job skills and development program for adults. They dedicated eight weeks to learning career-specific skills in partnership with Twin Cities Rise while balancing work with us to learn on the job training and sustain their income. Yesterday, they successfully graduated, and we couldn't be prouder to be part of their transformative journey. Together, we are making a positive impact on our community! 🎓🌟 #CommunityImpact #JobSkillsDevelopment #LifeTransformation
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Executive Director @ Minneapolis Mad Dads | Founding/ Executive Pastor Foundations Church
Community Announcement: MAD DADS seeks a Minnesota-accredited partner for on-site GED tutoring, math, and literacy education for adults. If interested, please message me or contact admin@minneapolismaddads.org. Thank you.
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Inspiring gathering at the change starts with community's annual Juneteenth event!
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Executive Director @ Minneapolis Mad Dads | Founding/ Executive Pastor Foundations Church
I had a fantastic time at the MAD DADS presidents national meeting over the weekend. Celebrating 35 years of impactful work was truly inspiring. One of our presenters, a former member of MAD DADS New York in the 90s, credited us as the founding fathers of the CVI work, a title we didn't formally use back then. It was humbling to hear that we inspired him so much that he now runs a successful business training organizations in CVI. Understanding our history is truly a blessing. Remember, knowing where you come from is key to shaping where you're headed.
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Happy 35th birthday MAD DADS National! On this day May 29th 1989 (which was Memorial Day) was the inception of MAD DADS! Founded in Omaha Nebraska in 1989 these are words from our founding fathers at our inception! We started out of pain - the pain of our children dying in the streets of our own communities. We were - and still are - tired of looking into the eyes of hollow youth who lacked hope, and who had ceased to dream. We realized that we could hold no one responsible for this but ourselves. We allowed this to happen. So we united as a handful of community fathers who now know that WE MUST BE THE FORCE BEHIND THE CHANGE. Bishop Robert Tyler (deceased), John Foster (deceased), and Eddie Staton (deceased), Omaha Nebraska, May 1989 Founders of MAD DADS.
Check us out on Kare 11 news noon day as we talk about our vision for a MAD DADS Empowerment Center in the heart of South Minneapolis on Lake Street! The center will serve as a resource hub and community violence intervention and prevention center, focusing on core community issues that have plagued us for so long. We aim to support victims of sex trafficking, workforce development, individuals impacted by injustices, community leadership, and more. Growing up on Lake Street, this project holds immense personal significance for me. Being part of a campaign to bring empowerment and change to my community is truly fulfilling. We are at the initial stages of this initiative. If you are interested in joining this project, please reach out - let's talk! Watch the segment here: [Link to Kare 11 news noon day segment] https://lnkd.in/gsUji7CM
Community- We are looking for a therapist for our staff team at MAD DADS Minneapolis. As you all know we serve the community daily by providing resources, placing ourselves in high intense and possibly dangerous situations. Also working with people who have suffered from years of trauma and abuse. While some of our team members have overcomers of the same things the community we serve is going through it’s essential for them to have a space to process life and the things that can come about on and off the job. If you know someone or are that person please inbox me with your information. We will be reaching out. Thank you & blessings!