Our organization directly targets this critical area by equipping men especially fathers and young adults—with the emotional, financial, and relational skills necessary to stabilize their families and communities.

The Men's Huddle provides a vital solution to documented societal risk factors:

  • Crisis of Isolation: Men who report feeling socially "unknown" are 2.2 times more likely to have contemplated suicide, underscoring a severe mental health crisis tied directly to fractured social connections.

  • Financial & Provider Pressure: The deeply ingrained societal expectation to be the primary "provider" creates intense pressure . When financial stability is unattainable, younger men in particular become highly vulnerable to mental health problems.

  • Health Access Gaps: U.S. men facing income insecurity are less likely to seek preventative care and report greater problems affording medical treatment, compounding poor physical and mental health outcomes.

The Huddle’s holistic approach breaks this detrimental feedback loop, leading to more stable families and healthier, more resilient communities. Investing in fatherhood programs specifically yields high societal ROI by improving outcomes for children and reducing long-term social costs.

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Original Vision of Larry Hales (1950-2025)
Founder & Past President

MHI’s Key 2026 Objectives:

Challenge men to embrace a biblical mandate and understanding of their covenant with Jesus Christ and their fellow man.

Have a positive impact in the quality of life of men (spiritual, physical, emotional well-being & financial) and empower men to model Christ in their relationships with pers, children and significant others.

Establish community partnerships to overcome age, racial, social and economic barriers to success.

Promote civic responsibilities through joint ventures and collaboration with churches, schools and the community.

Host workshops, conferences, 1-on-1 mentorships designed to optimize success by empowering men to pursue better lifestyles and spiritual well-being.

Educate and expose men to needed services through MHI community partnerships to include byt not limited to health screenings, educational/job-readiness assistance, counseling services, food banks, financial literacy and legal assistance.

Develop projects that promote spiritual inspiration, advances Christ-centered relationships, advocates for spiritual renewal and builds individual self-esteem.

Attract church and community partners to co-host activities that encourage community involvement, mentorship and personal accountability and empowerment to a healthier, higher standard of living.