Latino Community Coalition Monthly Luncheon Meeting- September 2026

Join us for real stories from fathers and a meaningful conversation about the unspoken experiences, pressures, and strengths of fatherhood.
About this Event

Join us for a community conversation centered on The Unspoken Strength of Fatherhood and Mental Health, a video series featuring fathers from Region 4 sharing their real experiences with fatherhood, mental health, and the challenges that often go unspoken.

Through their stories, fathers reflect on financial pressures and the responsibility to provide, the absence of role models, societal expectations placed on men, isolation, and the importance of community, connection, and asking for help.

This community viewing session is an opportunity to hear these stories, reflect together, and engage in meaningful conversation about paternal mental health and the support fathers need to thrive.

Lunch will be provided. Registration is required, and each registered participant who attends will receive a $45 stipend.

About the Presenter:

Jim Young, MS | Public Health Educator
District Health Department #10

Jim will help guide the viewing and community conversation as part of the WMPQC Mental Health Workgroup’s partnership with community organizations to create space for honest conversations about fatherhood and paternal mental health.

About the Latino Community Coalition:

Vision: A West Michigan where a united Latino community thrives culturally, economically, and socially.

Mission: Serve as a unifying force for the equitable advancement of Latinos in West Michigan

1. Equity and Inclusion
2. Integrity
3. Solidarity
4. Advocacy
5. Disruption
6. Relationships