Power the Pillars

Jalen is the kind of father every community should be proud of. He works full-time, raises his son full-time, and still shows up for the people around him. But carrying all of that responsibility alone isn’t easy. Between long shifts, childcare, and trying to plan for a better future, Jalen often felt stretched thin, determined but exhausted.

When he connected with Present Pillars, he found the support system he didn’t know he needed.

At The Pillar Center, Jalen discovered a community of men working toward the same goal: being the best fathers they can be. He joined programs that helped him stay grounded, strengthen his mental and physical health, and gain tools to better manage work, parenting, and personal growth. He connected with mentors, met other dads facing similar challenges, and found a place where he could both give and receive support.

Despite his busy schedule, Jalen stayed committed, not just to showing up for himself, but to showing up for others. He became a familiar face at community events, a dad other young men look up to, and someone his son can proudly call a role model.

Today, Jalen continues to balance work, fatherhood, and community involvement with purpose and pride. And he says having Present Pillars in his corner has made all the difference.

Your Support Helps Fathers Like Jalen Thrive

When you give to Present Pillars, you help full-time dads stay steady, supported, and strong. You help fathers build stable homes, strong connections, and brighter futures for their children. You strengthen the entire Benton Harbor community in the process.

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Become a Dadvocate and help create more stories like Jalen’s.
A Dadvocate is a recurring donor who believes in the power of fathers and chooses to support them every month. Dadvocates make it possible for Present Pillars to provide ongoing mentorship, health and wellness support, workforce guidance, community programs, and a safe space where fathers can grow.

Your monthly gift ensures that dads like Jalen never have to walk their journey alone.

Every dollar makes a difference. Every father you support strengthens our community.

Become a Dadvocate and empower the next father to rise.