Strong Bonds. Strong Daughters.

A daughter’s memories are built in everyday moments with her dad, learning something together, sharing an adventure, laughing through a mistake, and knowing he made time to be there.

I started Beards & Braids to help create more of those moments.

We’re a growing community in the Salem, Oregon area helping dads and father figures connect with their daughters through shared experiences, meaningful time together, and support from other dads. We believe fathers don’t need to have every answer. They need opportunities to show up, a willingness to learn, and a community that encourages them along the way.

Our goal is to raise $10,000 to help establish a strong foundation for Beards & Braids and support our first year of gatherings and growth.

Your donation will help fund:

• Meaningful father-daughter experiences. Monthly gatherings and activities such as hair-braiding workshops, bowling, outdoor adventures, and other opportunities to learn, connect, and make memories together.

• Event costs and supplies. Venue rentals, admission fees, activity materials, equipment, and food that help make our gatherings welcoming and well organized.

• Community outreach. Reaching more local dads and father figures, welcoming new families, and building relationships with businesses and organizations that share our mission.

• Essential operating expenses. Supporting the website, registration and communication tools, insurance, and administrative needs that allow us to organize and sustain this work responsibly.

Funds will be directed where they are needed most across these priorities. As support grows, we hope to welcome more families, offer a wider variety of experiences, and make participation more affordable.

This campaign is an invitation to help build something lasting: a community where dads are encouraged to be present and intentional, daughters know they matter, and meaningful relationships have room to grow.

Whether you give once, become a monthly supporter, or share this campaign with others, you’re helping us take the next step. We look forward to sharing updates as this community grows and showing you what your generosity makes possible.

Thank you for believing in our dads, our daughters, and their future.

Derek Dellinger
Founder, Beards & Braids

Helping dads show up and daughters grow strong.

Beards & Braids - Strong Bonds. Strong Daughters.