2024 Annual Report: Year of the Father & Future Therapist
Picture one tired dad pacing a quiet apartment and one exhausted grad student cramming for a licensure exam, two strangers linked by the same stubborn hope. 2024, our “Year of the Father & Future Therapist,” pulls them into the same story: dads who once felt shut out now log victories at dinner tables, while diverse trainees find the coaching and cash they need to earn their license and give back. The founders’ letter admits the funding gaps, the shifting jargon, and the weight of building a pipeline of therapists of color, then shows you children finally hearing “I’m proud of you,” and fellows smashing their exams anyway. It hurts to see how high the climb still is, yet every data point shouts that the climb works.
Open the full report and feel the ache, the fight, and the lift that comes when fathers and future therapists rise together.
2023 Annual Report
A lot happened in 2023. We strengthened our community roots, expanded our programs, and made a tangible impact on countless lives. Our work touched nearly 4,000 individuals through therapy and coaching, with 93% of participants reporting improved relationships with their children. Our systemic initiatives, like the United States Therapist Recruitment (USTR) Fellowship, began training a new generation of BIPOC social workers, helping to bridge the cultural competency gap in mental health care.
In 2023, we also launched our Affiliate program, extending our reach to 18+ organizations and clinics across the U.S. This year marked significant strides in youth enrichment, directly supporting at-risk youth in Boston’s neighborhoods. The resilience and dedication of our team and supporters made these achievements possible.
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming release of Dr. Charles Daniels’ book, “PRESENT,” co-authored by Samantha Fils-Daniels, under the prestigious Convergent Books imprint of Penguin Random House. Scheduled for publication on Father’s Day 2025, “PRESENT” explores the social complexities faced by Black and Brown fathers, offering personal stories, practical advice, and insights from our work at Fathers’ UpLift.
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Dive into the report to see more details on the tangible impacts Fathers’ UpLift made over the year, including inspiring stories of transformation, our strategic initiatives, and a detailed look at our financials. Your continued support is crucial as we advance our mission in 2024 and beyond.
2022 Annual Impact Report
A lot happened in 2022. The COVID pandemic finally began to wind down, our organization’s work was highlighted on the TED stage, Dr. Daniels personally met President Barack Obama, we began our Affiliate program, and we served over 2,000 fathers and family members with direct services and support. Dive in to the report to see more details on the tangible impacts Fathers’ UpLift made over the year.
2022 Semi-Annual Report
In the first half of 2022, we began some new ways of doing things at Fathers’ UpLift. We’ve continued to deepen our impact, while also taking inventory of developments and growth from the past two years. We’re taking time to lay a strong foundation to enable our next stage of growth. Read more within the report to find the details of our impact.
2021 Annual Report
2021 was another year of growth for our organization, team, and community. One particularly notable change was that we served fewer individuals with direct services in 2021 than in the previous year, but we significantly deepened the range and scope of services we provided to each client served. Read more within the report to find the details of our impact.