Spokane Fatherhood Initiative - SPOFI

SpoFI is honored to name Garrett Skirvin our 2026 Father of the Year.

Each year, SpoFI typically presents two Father of the Year awards: one for custodial dads and one for noncustodial dads. We do this because many devoted fathers do not have full custody of their children, yet still show up with love, consistency, sacrifice, and commitment. This year was unique.

Garrett stood out in both categories.

As Fred Dent shared during the presentation, Garrett met the criteria as a SpoFI graduate, a man living out the principles of the program, a working father, and someone who has shown significant growth and stability.

Garrett is the kind of man who shows up. When SpoFI needs a hand, he answers the call. Roadside help, office support, event setup, whatever is needed, he is there.

More importantly, he shows up for his kids. His nomination highlighted the way he spends time with his children doing what they love, including fishing, camping, skiing, dirt biking, and simply being present.

When Garrett received the award, surrounded by his boys and past Fathers of the Year, he said:

“I did it for my sons. SpoFI changed my life. You guys are family.”

That is the heart of this work.

Fatherhood is not just a title. It is sacrifice. It is presence. It is growth. It is healing. It is doing the hard thing for your children.

Garrett, congratulations. We are grateful for your example, your humility, your service, and your place in the SpoFI family.

And to everyone who gave, shared, prayed, encouraged, and showed up this Father’s Day weekend, thank you. Because of this community, our Honor a Father campaign exceeded its goal.

Changed dads change everything.

This Father’s Day, Honor a Father. We’re just 5 dads away from 900 graduates since SpoFI launched its first 24-7 Dad® class in 2018.

Every certificate represents more than a class completed. It represents a dad learning to show up with more patience, more presence, more self-control, more communication, and more hope for his children.

And this week, every gift is matched through Sunday night.

Help us reach the next dad. Then the next 100.

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Changed dads change everything.

Sales are officially open for our next SpoFI alumni and families night at the Spokane Indians.

We had such a great time at the last game, and we’d love to pack the section again with dads, kids, families, alumni, and friends of SpoFI. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1YmfMvYzo6/

Sunday, July 19
First pitch: 1:05 PM
Bud Bull Pen, field level, first base side
$20 per ticket, includes the Hall of Fame Buffet

Tickets need to be purchased through the SpoFI page so you get the group rate and sit with our section.