In the latest episode of the K-Stream podcast, we’re discussing building online communities using tools like Facebook Groups. I spoke with Josh Benson, founder of Howard County Dads, a non-profit organization and community group based in Howard County, Md. which is just outside of Baltimore.

Josh founded Howard County Dads as a Facebook group back in 2018, and has since grown the group to more than 680 members, in addition to an Instagram and YouTube presence. And he’s also turned the group into a non-profit organization helping to support local dads in need and promoting engaged fatherhood.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The story behind creating the Facebook group
• How Josh has used social media to create a community of dads in Howard County, Md.
• Strategies and tactics for keeping group members engaged
• Lessons he’s learned in managing a Facebook group over the years, including some of the struggles along the way
• What Josh has in store for the group in 2021

Josh and his group have done some incredible work in the community, which also happens to be the community I currently live in. And, as a father myself, it was a pleasure to learn from Josh and hear his experience in creating something special for the dads out there. Hope you enjoy.