Recognizing Dads. Strengthening Families. Building Brotherhood.
DFIO™ honors dads across the country with keepsake recognition packages and a growing community of fathers who show up for one another.
DFIO Impact Dashboard
Updated manually to reflect our most current community impact and our Phase 1 goal of recognizing at least one dad in all 50 states.
Dads Recognized To Date
21
Each dad receives a DFIO recognition package with a keepsake challenge coin.
Pending Nominations
13
Nominations under review or scheduled for upcoming recognition.
Community Followers
6,200+
Combined TikTok • Instagram • YouTube (updated weekly).
Recognitions Map — Help Us Reach All 50 States
Current DFIO fundraiser
$6,515 raised of $12,000 goal
We are raising funds to help a Legacy Dad from Mississippi — battling cancer for the third time and now living with a terminal diagnosis — fulfill his lifelong wish to visit Scotland with his wife and young son.
This trip includes a meaningful visit to the historic Lagavulin Distillery and, even more importantly, time together to breathe, laugh, and create memories far from hospitals and appointments.
Your support helps create moments of peace, joy, and connection for a family that truly deserves it.
Latest recognition
Our most recent DFIO Dad received a keepsake challenge coin, DFIO merch, and a spotlight celebrating the way he shows up for his family and community.
Community comments
Read what families, supporters, and fellow dads are saying about DFIO and our recognitions.
Why DFIO?
Celebrate fathers
We spotlight everyday dads whose steady presence quietly strengthens their families and communities.
Stories with dignity
Every recognition respects consent, privacy, and the wishes of the family while celebrating the heart of fatherhood.
Nationwide brotherhood
Recognized DFIO Dads become part of a growing network of fathers who show up online to encourage and support other dads.
How your gift makes a difference
Your generosity fuels simple, meaningful moments that uplift fathers and help DFIO grow into a nationwide movement.
Recognition packages with a keepsake challenge coin, DFIO merch, and a public spotlight remind dads that their efforts matter.
Every gift helps DFIO move closer to our Phase 1 goal of recognizing at least one dad in all 50 states.
Recognized dads join a community that shows up in Lives, comments, and messages to encourage other fathers, creating natural pathways for support and mentorship.
DFIO Community GiveBack – Free Nationwide Giveaway
The DFIO Community GiveBack is our national appreciation event — a fun, no-purchase-required giveaway that is completely free to participate in. Every donated product is added to our free giveaway items list, and each item is gifted individually to dads, families, and DFIO supporters through online events and recognition moments.
Gift cards, DFIO merch, family-friendly products, household items, outdoor and hobby gear, dad-centric tools, and more — all donated by generous partners.
Participation is always free. No purchase, payment, or donation is required to be included in the DFIO Community GiveBack giveaways.
These giveaways allow us to celebrate dads, families, donors, and supporters who uplift DFIO nationwide and help us keep recognition joyful and accessible.
Want to see the donors and partners helping power these giveaways? View all supporters →
Get involved
Give now
Help fund recognition packages and national outreach so we can reach more dads in more states.
Nominate a dad
Tell us about a father who deserves to be recognized. Your nomination could help us unlock a new state on our 50-state journey.
Partner with us
Community groups and businesses can collaborate on recognition moments, awareness campaigns, and in-kind support for the DFIO Community GiveBack free giveaway items list.