Help a Special Needs Dad Recharge
Dads raising children with autism and complex special needs carry a heavy load, and most would never sign themselves up for a weekend away. Pure Living Family Foundation hosts retreats where these dads can rest, connect with other fathers who understand, and go home with more to give.
Why this matters
Many special needs dads feel isolated. They stay positive and focused on what they can fix, while quietly carrying the uncertainty, guilt, and grief that friends and family don't see. At our Dads and Men's retreats, fathers spend a weekend with others on the same path, talking, laughing, and learning tools they can bring home to their families.
What your gift makes possible
- Dads and Men's retreats: weekends of rest, honest conversation, and time with fathers who get it.
- Shared experiences: activities like sauna and cold plunge that push dads out of their comfort zone together.
- Ongoing community: connections with other dads that last long after the weekend ends.
Help us raise $10,000 for our next Dads retreat.
A full retreat weekend for 15 dads costs $20,000, about $1,333 per dad. Every gift, large or small, brings the next retreat closer.
In their own words
"Within minutes of walking in that house, I knew I was in good company. I knew they understood."
— Cameron, Men's Retreat
"Being able to connect with other dads that know exactly how it feels was incredible."
— Ryan, Dads Retreat
"I felt recharged and ready to be a better partner and father from what I learned and experienced."
— Jacob, Men's Retreat
Read the full letters from retreat parents →
Give with confidence
Pure Living Family Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 88-1015327) based in Sandy, Utah. Our board is made up of parents of children with special needs. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law, and every gift receives a receipt.
Questions? Email us at purelivingfamily@gmail.com. Learn more about our mission.