Sacramento, California – A morning walk through South Sacramento will carry a larger message later this month: fathers and father figures matter, families deserve support, and healthier communities are built when people show up for one another.
Always Knocking, Inc. will host its first annual Father’s Day March for Equity and Health & Wellness Resource Fair on Saturday, June 13, bringing together fathers, families, advocates and community leaders for a free event centered on unity, wellness and opportunity.
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The march is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. at 4600 47th Ave., near Crocker Park in Sacramento. From there, participants will walk to Nicolas Park, located at 6568 47th St., where the health and wellness resource fair will take place. Organizers have described the gathering as a “good health walk with energetic music,” designed to celebrate fathers and father figures while encouraging community connection.
At Nicolas Park, families will be able to access free health screenings, information about local resources and family-oriented activities. The fair is expected to connect residents with support related to housing, education, employment and counseling, while offering a welcoming setting for neighbors and organizations to meet.
Promotional materials for the event carry a direct message: “Dads Unite! Strong Fathers!” The theme reflects the march’s focus on responsible fatherhood, shared parenting and leadership in the lives of children. It also places equity and wellness at the center of a day meant to be both meaningful and joyful.
The event grows from the long-running work of Always Knocking, a Sacramento nonprofit led by founder and Executive Director/CEO Greg King. Established in 2010, the organization serves at-risk and formerly incarcerated male youth ages 10 to 18, providing resources, educational tools and experiences intended to help young people make positive changes.
Its work addresses youth behavior, education, substance abuse concerns, social skills, employment opportunities and the prevention of youth and gang violence. Programs have included Jr. Gentleman Leader for boys, Building Blocks for Leaders for girls, women’s empowerment efforts, healing circles for men and boys, and youth basketball development leagues.
King’s community involvement has also included anti-violence rallies, basketball clinics and neighborhood clean-ups. Through mentorship and support services, Always Knocking has worked to help young people find safer, more hopeful paths. The organization has collaborated with First 5 Sacramento, community groups and the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, including work connected to the Youth & Community Connect App.
The inaugural march arrives as Sacramento communities continue addressing violence prevention, family stability and access to practical support. Rather than separating celebration from service, the Father’s Day gathering combines both: honoring fathers while placing useful resources within reach of families.
Participation is free, and community members are encouraged to attend with their families and wear comfortable walking shoes. For more information, residents may contact Greg King at 916-470-2077 or follow Always Knocking through its social media channels.
With its first Father’s Day March for Equity, Always Knocking is inviting Sacramento to walk together — not only in recognition of fathers, but toward stronger families and healthier neighborhoods.