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Spotlight On...Fathers!

Most Fridays we bring you a roundup of listings on our site related to a region, city, or country. Today, in honor of Father's Day -- which will be celebrated in many countries this Sunday, June 15 -- we're focusing on dads instead.


By Flickr user sean dreilinger If you're interested in issues related to fatherhood, or you want to work with other dads to do more good in the community, try typing "father" into the search bar at the top of this page. Today we tried this and found more than 200 organizations and several volunteer opportunities, Idealist Groups, and other ways to connect.

Looking for some creative gift ideas this year? Here are some new ways to show Dad how much you care:

For the do-gooder pop, think about sending him a charitable gift from Changing The Present, where you can donate to an organization in his name, highlighting anything from the Millennium Development Goals to medical research. Or, raise awareness about great dads everywhere by giving to the documentary-in-progress The Evolution of Dad.

Looking for something a little more DIY? You can find ideas for crafty gifts at the blog Father's Day Craft Ideas, or cook him a delicious low-fat meal. And if you live in Dallas, TX, you can attend the "Rock the Block" Father's Day picnic hosted by the Fathers for Equal Rights.

Happy Father's Day!