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Coleman first heard about BU during an event at Scott High School. BU
staff were giving out baby items and one of them asked if he
was interested in joining the program.
“I wasn’t sure at
first, so they gave me the number. A day or two later, I
called and joined the program. Ever since, I have been doing
better.”
While in the program, Brothers United taught Coleman how to provide for
someone else and put his son first. The program helped him
accomplish his goals and get connected to resources he
needed.
He learned how to diffuse arguments with his co-parent and control his
reactions. BU gave him someone to talk to, not just while he
was in the program, but after he completed as well.
“BU taught me that
fatherhood is a serious thing to take on. It is just a
different feeling. You have to provide for your child before
everyone else. It taught me to step up and be a father.”
Today, Mr. Coleman is getting better at co-parenting. Even though they
still don’t always see eye to eye, they work through it for
the sake of their son. He’s signed up for classes at Glass
City to get his high school degree, and is dedicated to
getting his life back on the right track.
If you are interested in joining The Brothers United Program or have
someone you want to refer : Call us at (419) 279-6297 or
www.pathwaytoledo.org
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