Future Fathers Outreach
Adventure Exploration Passion Individuality
“The more joy a man fills his life with, the less likely he is to be destructive to himself and to his environment.” Lionel Irons Jr., Founder
ABOUT US
Future Fathers Outreach Inc. is a nonprofit mentoring program. Our mission is to empower youth from any economic, racial, cultural, or religious background to create a life that is meaningful to both themselves and the community they are a part of.
WHAT WE DO
Guidance
FFO accepts that no two people are identical, all youth are encouraged to define their own value system based on their own unique, innate inclinations*. Using an introspective approach to life experiences, participants learn to cultivate self-trust. Coach Lionel is available as a listening ear and a resource.
*Each child is encouraged to read for at least 30 minutes a day about any topic that is of interest to him.
Foster Imagination
Group discussions are a participant - guided open forum where the youth practice critical thinking, sharing their own ideas, and being effective listeners. In addition to open discussions, weekly meetings also include team building exercises that foster community and creativity.
Entrepreneaurship
FFO encourages entrepreneurship. The youth explore ways to transform an idea into a business plan, organize marketing strategies, and they learn about accounting.
First Time For Everything Retreats
Future Fathers Outreach hosts regular retreats designed to encourage the youth to do something that they have never done before. The retreats encourage exploration and imagination.
Spotlight
United Way of St. Charles has partnered with Future Fathers with an investment of $30,000.
MEDIA
Future Fathers delivered care packages (soap, toothpaste, tooth brushes, first aid kits, feminine hygiene products, etc) and breakfast to homeless members of the community. It was an amazing and eye-opening experience for the young men and myself.
Aviation awareness day was a success. Future Fathers accompanied several youth from the community to get a brief education in flying and an impromptu flight lesson. Video shot by Tyren Hills.
Future Fathers had fun with some members of the neighboring communities. We played a little weekend basketball as a way to bond and enjoy a little friendly competition. Future Fathers' own Tyren Hills and Shamar Moses' team went 4-2 on the day. It was a great outing. Video shot and edited by Tyren Hills.
Future Fathers Outreach supports the talents of all the young men involved, near or far. Originally from New Orleans and now based in Spokane Washington, ANTHEM X is a bright and rising star! He has evolved into a talented artist with a vivid and compelling story to tell.
We took a fishing trip and had a blast!!! Lentrell took the title as top fisherman of the day with a 23 inch Redfish!! The First Future Fathers fishing trip was a COMPLETE success!!!
FFO gave back to our community by passing out clothing items to the homeless members of our community. The young men were able to engage in conversation and see first hand another side of life. It was a great experience for the young men and put the challenges they face into perspective.
MEDIA
Overnight Fishing Trip
The young men wanted to do some night fishing, so we camped out. We had fun and learned a lot about and from one another. On the way back we stopped at a local farm in St. Charles Parish and experienced some chicken processing.
Gallery
Up Coming Events
Coming fall 2023
Coming this fall to the second Community Garden location.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How can I contact someone to contribute to Future Fathers Outreach ?
Email: Lirons@FutureFathersoutreach.com
Phone: (985) 817-6466
Mail: 286 Magnolia Ridge Rd Boutte,La 70039
Is this a Business?
Future Fathers Outreach is a youth oriented non profit mentoring program available to kids of all ages, regardless of race, class, or religion. This organization was founded by Lionel Irons, Jr., who has coached in St. Charles Parish’s recreation department for over 25 years.
When are the operational hours?
Future Fathers meets every other Monday from 7pm to 9pm. These meetings are available for all males, regardless to age. Fathers are encouraged to attend with their sons if they would like. Grandfathers are welcome. Outside of these meetings, we schedule activities together. Coach Lionel is always available for anyone who needs a listening ear.
Who can become a member of Future Fathers?
Anyone regardless of race, economic, religious, or family background can become a part of Future Fathers.
How can I pay it forward to Future Fathers?
You can pay it forward via
Checks made out to Future Fathers Outreach
Venmo : @Future-Fathers
Or by clicking the Donate button on the next page
What are the goals of Future Fathers?
Future Fatthers Outreach creates opportunities for youth from all of the world’s diverse communities, to find and cultivate their gifts and talents.
We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community. Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others, for their sakes and for our own.
The greatness of a community is most acurately measured by the compassionate actions of it's members.
We love the idea that it doesn't take one person only to achieve your potential. It takes a village, it takes a community, a street, a teacher, a father.
Thank You
Future Fathers would like to send out a huge thank you to the following for their generous contributions. Thank you for being the change you want to see. Your generosity is not taken lightly.
Wendy Scott RJ August Simone Moore Kevin Eugene A Beam of Light Shell Boutte
Shannon Fazande Potter's House COGIC LaKisha Love-McKinnis
Davita Kidney Care DJ Phrozen United Way of St. Charles CJ "DA" DJ Melvin White
Tara Collins Jae Flem Cafe Valero Marvin Duret Sr. BAYER St Charles Driving Academy
Dat Dads' Club of Luling
Spotlight Archives
Tyren Hills April 2018 Spotlight
"My passion is what drives me." Tyren Hills
Kenny Young May 2018 Spotlight
"Family is my foundation and my foundation gives me purpose." Kenny Young
Kenny Lacy June 2018 Spotlight
"My goal is to help as many kids as I can to maximize all of their potential allowing them to be the best version of themselves." Kenneth Lacy
George Dugas July 2018 Spotlight
"There is no ceiling in your life and the only thing that can hold you back is yourself." -George Dugas Jr.
Dominic BRown Jr. August 2018 Spotlight
"LIVE LIKE YOU'RE DYING!" -- Dominic Brown Jr.
"LLYD" is his motto.
Noel Rivera September 2018
"Never be afraid to live in the moment. Never be afraid of change. Never ever be afraid to live". Noel RIvera
Shamar Moses October 2018
"To be great you have to believe you already have greatness in you." - Shamar moses
Kevin Eugene December 2018
"Have faith in a higher power, love one another, and be of great value and service to the world." -- Kevin Eugene
Jayden Barfield Febuary 2019
"the pain you are feeling now can't compare with the joy that's coming." -- Jayden Barfield
Lionel "Coach" Irons Jr. May 2023
"The more joy a man fills his life with, the less likely he is to be destructive to himself and to his environment.” Lionel Irons Jr.,
Partners
Elegant Touch
Milton's Mowing
www.missbeez.com
United Way of St Charles
Dominic Brown Jr.
Future Fathers is something new and different. We spend time together as a family. More trips would be lit as a whole group!!!!
Quincy
I enjoy the time we spend together, it gets me away from all the women in my family for a while...
Lentrell
Yeah this cool, like, I like it a lot and what Dom said....
Lawanda Blackmon
I think that Future Fathers is a great organization that offers positive hope to the young men in a community that sometimes looks at them in a negative light.
Charles Winston
I thank God for Future Fathers and Lionel Irons. This organization is a blessing and I pray for continued blessings. I am glad my kids is able to be a part of Future Fathers.
Wendy Scott
I think Future Fathers is doing a great job. My son is very excited about going to the meetings. Whatever yall are discussing and doing is working for my son. He is more focused and ready to work and do whatever he has to do to be a success in life. We talk even more and he is more honest. I just want to thank Lionel Irons because he doesn't have to do what he is doing, but I'm glad because its making a big difference.