Celebrating the Men Who Show Up
2nd Annual Dinner with Dad
Saturday, June 20, 2025 | 6:00 PM
Ebenezer Minisrty & Family Worship Center 3132 N. Doctor MLK Jr. Dr. | Milwaukee, WI
ABOUT THE EVENT
What is Dinner with Dad?
Every year, Men Mending Men in the Community gathers families around the table for an evening that matters. Dinner with Dad is a catered celebration built around one simple but powerful act: honoring the men who choose to show up.
This isn't just for biological fathers. It's for every man who has stepped into a role of leadership, protection, and love — by blood, by choice, or by calling.
WHO IT'S FOR
Who Should Attend?
The Men Being Honored
Fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers & chosen family
Coaches, teachers & academic mentors
Pastors & faith leaders
Any man who shows up and makes a difference
Those Doing the Honoring
Sons & daughters of all ages
Spouses & partners
Athletes & students
Anyone shaped by a positive male role model
ON THE NIGHT
What to Expect
Complimentary catered dinner for you and your entire family
An atmosphere of celebration focused on honoring the men who matter
Real connection with other families rooted in your community
Inspiring keynote message from Ken Ginlack on leading with purpose
Quality time without screens, distractions, or rushing
Memories that outlast the last plate — and the last applause
WHY IT MATTERS
A Space to Slow Down and Celebrate
In a world that never stops moving, intentional family time is one of the first things we lose. Work demands, crowded schedules, and endless noise pull us away from the people who need us most.
Dinner with Dad creates space to breathe — to look a man in the eyes and say: we see you, we need you, and we love you
"We just want to have an event where you could bring the man in your life to say, 'We love you.'"
— Elder Michael K. Yarbrough, Ministry Director, MMMIC
Whether you're a father working hard to provide, a coach pouring into young athletes, a mentor walking someone through hard seasons, or a grandfather passing down wisdom — you deserve a night like this.
Meet the Keynote Speakers
Ken Ginlack
CEO Serenity Inns
His story is living proof that no man is beyond redemption. Ken Ginlack, CEO of Serenity Inns, went from addiction to licensed therapist — and now leads Milwaukee's most vital men's recovery missions.
Mother Julia Means
Fndr. Blanket of Love
She's been called a guardian angel — and Milwaukee truly knows why. Mother Julia Means has spent 40+ years as a parish nurse and community healer, wrapping families in faith-rooted care, womb to tomb.
Pastor Marty Calderon
God Touch Milwaukee
When violence had no answer, he showed up anyway. Pastor Marty Calderon has spent over 20 years on Milwaukee's streets restoring broken men, families, and whole communities through the power of faith.
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