Pittsburgh MAD DADS

The Greater Pittsburgh Area MAD DADS regularly scheduled monthly meeting for the last Saturday every month will not be held on November 25th or December 30th. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 AM Saturday December 16, 2023 at:
Covenant Church of Pittsburgh’s
1111 Wood Street (facility)
Wilkinsburg, PA 15221

George Spencer, Greater Pittsburgh Area MAD DADS chapter President, sits down with KDKA's Director of Community Impact, Lisa Smith to discuss MAD DADS mission and the upcoming Vanessa D. Spencer Scholarship event.

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Intersections - CBS Pittsburgh "Intersections" is a weekly community affairs program that highlights how people come together to come up with solutions and positive outcomes to issues of concern in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania.

The Center for Aviation Technology & Training (CATT) and the Tuskegee Airmen Museum will be open Thursday, February 9 at 10:00 am

Museum Hours for February
Every Thursday-Saturday 10:00am - 3:00pm.
Adults $8, Children (Ages 3-14) $4

Purchase your tickets today at
https://hosannahouse.org/tuskegee-airmen-museum-admission-payment

Tickets are also available at the door.

For additional information contact
Khari Hicks
[email protected]
412-342-1284

Museum Location
Sherwood Event Center
400 Sherwood Rd
Pittsburgh PA 15221

National MAD DADS honors and remembers John Turnipseed, Executive Director of the Minneapolis MAD DADS Chapter, who passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022. He was also a consultant and mentor to the National MAD DADS Board.

A Celebration of Life will be held on December 10th, 2022.

This video illustrates the impact of John’s service to others: https://youtu.be/3X2lg5y8a3Y

I am grateful for the opportunity to know and serve with John Turpinseed. We became friends through service in MAD DADS and he was a very wise man that will be missed!

It is with deep regret and mourning that MAD DADS of Minneapolis announces the passing of our President, John Turnipseed. John had been hospitalized for over a month, awaiting a kidney and heart transplant John's body finally gave out and he passed.

John Turnipseed was a legend in the black community of Minneapolis. He was an original member of the Mpls Chapter of MAD DADS and was instrumental in establishing the Fathering Project there. His legacy will be one of the great public servants of Minnesota.

John's last act was to put in place a new Executive Director for MAD DADS of Minneapolis. Jordan Borer Nelson assumed that position just two weeks ago and John was aware of the successful transition. Jordan is a dynamic young man and will lead the organization with great skill and compassion, moving forward.

John loved MAD DADS and was proud to be a part of the National organization.

Talbird Lovan
COO, MAD DADS of Minneapolis

Greater Pittsburgh Area MAD DADS 16th Anniversary Event Ads And Donations

Happy Wednesday! This Wednesday, MAD DADS will be introducing National Vice President, Jay Gilmer, Esq.

Jay Gilmer, Esq. is Stop the Violence Coordinator for the City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Safety. A graduate of New York University’s School of Law and Graduate School of Public Administration. Gilmer is also an attorney who uses his extensive experience in the corporate world to help faith-based and community groups develop their capacity to have greater impact and become more effective. Within the last 30 years, Gilmer has assisted dozens of non-profit organizations. In addition to assisting non-profits, Gilmer also serves on several non-profit boards of directors including: Foundation of HOPE, Pittsburgh Urban Christian School and MAD DADS. In the corporate world, Gilmer was a corporate attorney and also a business owner. Aside from serving his community, Gilmer is a husband and father and attends Mt. Ararat Baptist Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Happy Wednesday! This Wednesday, MAD DADS will be introducing National Secretary, Juliette Mackin.

Juliette Mackin has a Doctoral Degree in Psychology and Urban Studies. As part of her graduate education, Mackin worked with Lansing (Michigan) Housing Authority and conducted a needs assessment of residents. In addition, Mackin worked on projects related to sense of community in urban neighborhoods. Mackin also had the opportunity of directing an adolescent diversion program and served the youth in the juvenile justice system. With her leadership qualities, Mackin serves as the Co-President and co-owner of NPC Research where she conducts human service research and evaluation. Mackin has served as the Co-President since 2015 and the co-owner since 2020. In these positions, Mackin works with juvenile justice and treatment professionals to serve youth with substance use and mental health issues. In addition, she also is a national trainer and consultant related to adult treatment court programs. Also in these positions, Mackin is consulting on a project to serve the youth in a different community—Colombia. Mackin has been involved with MAD DADS in 2011 and was made the National Secretary in 2012. Besides service to her community and being a constant leader, Mackin is a mother of a college student.

“I was drawn to MAD DADS by the dedicated and caring people serving our communities and working to make them stronger and safer. MAD DADS focuses on both individual person to person relationships and systemic changes. Members and leaders of MAD DADS build connections – with neighbors, residents, community leaders, and policy makers. I am here to contribute to these efforts behind the scenes and do what I can to support the movement.”
-Juliette Mackin, National Secretary

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KD Sunday Spotlight: MAD DADS In this week's Sunday Spotlight, we're highlighting a group of Pittsburgh dads on a mission to stop the violence among youth.

Members of the Greater Pittsburgh Area MAD DADS Chapter attended the Pittsburgh Courier Women of Excellence Award Dinner on December 16, 2021. It was an outstanding affair and we congratulate MAD DADS National Treasurer, Ernestine Watts-Taylor (pictured in red) who is a deserving recipient of this recognition for many reasons. We also congratulate the entire group of amazing honorees and thank the Pittsburgh Courier for insuring that the accomplishments of high achieving people in our region are recognized. We also encourage people that don’t already subscribe to the Pittsburgh Couier to so.

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This past Saturday, August 14th 2021, Greater Pittsburgh Area MAD DADS laid to rest one of its own, Joe Venson Bobo. Joe was a stalwart member of the organization even throughout his struggles with health issues. You will be missed brother.

Thanks go out to the Bobo family for honoring Greater Pittsburgh Area MAD DADS by asking well-wishers to donate to MAD DADS in lieu of sending flowers and other momentos. As a result of this consideration, $1,615.00 in donations have been made to the Vanessa Spencer Scholarship Fund.

Our heartfelt thanks and appreciation go out to the Bobo family.

Greater Pittsburgh Area MAD DADS wants to thank the East Hills community and their bike riders for allowing us to serve them during the 2021 MAD DADS Bike Tune-Up and Repair event this past Saturday. Thanks goes out to all that participated! Special thanks goes out to Red Lantern Bike Shop for their bike donation!
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Let's congratulate Greater Pittsburgh Area MAD DADS members Roy Blankenship, Jr., Luther Dupree, Jr. George Spencer, Sr., Jace Ransom and Dante Works for their selection as 2021 New Pittsburgh Courier Men of Excellence awardees! We are proud to have these great contributors to our community amongst our ranks!!!
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New Pittsburgh Courier Class of 2021 Men of Excellence Award recipients | New Pittsburgh Courier The New Pittsburgh Courier is proud to present the Class of 2021 Men of Excellence Award recipients. Each of the individuals selected have made a significant impact, whether it be in their professions or their communities. They exhibit what it is to be a “Man of Excellence” and we are proud to h...

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MAD DADS Anniversary/Anointing Ceremony - Covenant Church of Pittsburgh MAD DADS is celebrating their 32nd anniversary of the birth of the organization and their 15th anniversary of its Pittsburgh Chapter. We also want to honor and anoint, George Spencer as the incoming National President of MAD DADS. If you would like to attend this event, please fill in your details i...