Fathers Alive In The Hood (F.A.I.T.H.) is a community-based 501(c)(3)  nonprofit organization established in 2011 with a mission to develop  and nurture interpersonal relationships between children, parents,  schools, religious institutions, and communities by addressing  fatherlessness while promoting a positive presence of fatherhood and  protection within families and communities.

Under the leadership of Executive Director Kenny Carter,  F.A.I.T.H. focuses on restoring family structure, strengthening fathers,  mentoring youth, empowering young girls, supporting young men, and  building safer neighborhoods through direct services, mentorship,  advocacy, and community engagement.

This weekly in-person support group creates a safe,  confidential, and empowering environment where fathers and men can  openly discuss life challenges, receive guidance, accountability,  emotional support, and practical solutions for family and personal  growth.

The program helps men strengthen themselves before fatherhood and  reminds participants that “Before Fatherhood, There Was Brotherhood.”

• Relationships
• Parenting / Co-Parenting
• Child Support & Custody
• Marriage and Divorce
• Domestic Violence Awareness
• Conflict Mediation
• Self Defense
• Employment Opportunities
• Financial Stability
• Anger Management
• Mental Health
• Health & Wellness
• Child Development
• Emotional Healing
• Matters of a Man’s Heart

Every Tuesday
Starting April 14, 2026
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

114-02 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, Suite 215
Jamaica, NY 11434

Ali Clark
(347) 620-3248

• Reduces father absenteeism
• Strengthens healthy family relationships
• Improves emotional wellness
• Helps fathers remain actively involved in their children’s lives
• Reduces family court conflict
• Encourages brotherhood and accountability among men
• Supports fathers in becoming providers, protectors, and leaders

The Spring JEGNA Program is a 10-week mentorship and youth  development initiative for boys ages 13–24, focused on discipline,  leadership, structure, and positive life direction.

This program helps young men build confidence, responsibility, and  life readiness through mentorship, recreational activities, life  coaching, and community support.

• Leadership development
• Character building
• Conflict resolution
• Positive decision-making
• Respect and discipline
• Violence prevention
• Brotherhood and accountability
• Community responsibility
• Career preparation
• Emotional growth

Spring Cohort 2026
Starting April 15, 2026
Ending June 24, 2026

Wednesday – JEGNA Program
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Thursday – Free Self Defense / Boxing Conditioning
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Friday – Media Program
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

114-02 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard
Suite 215
Jamaica, NY 11434

• 2-hour activities
• Food, snacks, and beverages
• Free field trips
• Safe mentorship environment
• Positive male role models

• Reduces youth violence and gang involvement
• Improves school engagement
• Builds discipline and confidence
• Strengthens leadership and brotherhood
• Creates positive male role models
• Provides safe after-school structure
• Supports career and workforce readiness

The JEGNA Girl Prep Program is a 10-week empowerment and leadership  initiative created specifically for young girls ages 13–18. In  collaboration with Our Girls Matter (OGM), this female-only program  helps young girls develop confidence, leadership, social awareness, and  life skills needed to succeed academically, socially, and personally.

This program creates a safe, supportive, and empowering environment where young women are encouraged to grow, lead, and thrive.

• Life skills development
• Leadership training
• Building healthy social skills
• Positive self-image and confidence
• Understanding positive and negative internet use
• Decision-making and accountability
• Peer relationships and communication
• Emotional intelligence
• Self-respect and self-worth
• Preparation for adulthood

Every Monday
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
10-Week Program
April 13th – June 24th

114-02 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, Suite 215
Jamaica, NY 11434

Visionary Coach Lady Shawls
(347) 620-3248

• Builds confidence and leadership in young girls
• Improves social awareness and communication
• Helps prevent negative peer pressure and risky behaviors
• Promotes healthy digital habits and online safety
• Strengthens emotional wellness and self-esteem
• Creates future women leaders in the community

This  program combines mentorship with physical discipline, boxing  conditioning, and self-defense instruction to build confidence,  awareness, protection, and self-control among youth.

• Personal safety awareness
• Self-defense training
• Boxing conditioning
• Discipline and focus
• Anti-bullying prevention
• Emotional control
• Physical fitness

Every Thursday
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

• Improves self-confidence
• Reduces bullying and victimization
• Promotes discipline and emotional control
• Encourages healthy physical activity
• Builds self-protection awareness

An 8-week workforce development and creative arts program  teaching youth practical skills in digital media, entrepreneurship,  branding, and creative career pathways.

• Filming and videography
• Video editing
• Music production
• Graphic design
• Branding and marketing
• Creative entrepreneurship
• Digital communication skills

Every Friday
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

• Structured support for young men ages 13–24
• Lower rates of violence and family disruption
• Greater community stability and public safety
• Increased economic opportunity through workforce readiness
• Improved father-child relationships across generations

F.A.I.T.H. is more than a nonprofit—it is a movement committed to  rebuilding families, restoring fathers, mentoring youth, empowering  girls, supporting young men, and strengthening communities from the  inside out.

By investing in fathers, we protect children.
By mentoring youth, we protect the future.
By empowering girls, we strengthen generations.
By serving communities, we create lasting change.

— Fathers Alive In The Hood