🌟 Join us in Creating Change! 🌟Mission Statement for Zeffy CampaignReality Based Services exists to ensure that fathers are not excluded, overlooked, or forgotten.We help fathers — overcome barriers such as incarceration, unemployment, mental health, homelessness, and systemic bias so they can be present and engaged in their children’s lives.Why? Because when fathers show up:Children do better emotionally and academicallyFamilies stabilizeViolence and community trauma decreaseWhile rooted in dignity we provide fatherhood support groups, one-on-one coaching, mentoring, reentry and employment navigation, and father-child engagement events Our cause is special because:We focus on fathers who need support and are often shut outWe train providers and agencies on how to include fathers instead of excluding themWe don’t wait for fathers to come to us — we go to them.How you can help power our mission:Donate: Every dollar counts. Contribute now to help us reach our goal.Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Your advocacy can amplify our impact.Volunteer: Your time and skills can make an impact too.Support Fathers. Strengthen Families. Build Community.Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

Become a Father's First Brunch sponsor and help Reality Based Services Inc provide fathers and father-figures with practical tools for real-world challenges. The Fathers First Celebration Brunch is more than an event—it is an investment in fathers, families, and the future of Waterbury. Through sponsorships and community partnerships, we are building a movement that recognizes the vital role fathers play while providing meaningful support to those facing challenges behind the scenes.