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Major E. Collins – Founder, Mentor, and Community Leader

 

In 2016, Major E. Collins established *Dads Be On Duty* with a powerful mission: to inspire fathers to embrace their responsibilities—first to their children, then to their families, and ultimately to the wider community. Through grassroots efforts, Major has made a lasting impact in South Florida, working alongside organizations such as The School Board of Broward County, The 5000 Role Models of Excellence, The Faith Center Ministries, and numerous educational initiatives.

His dedication extends to volunteering at local schools, including Manatee Bay Elementary, Ramblewood Middle School, and Coconut Creek High School. Major has served as a mentor, career speaker, and advocate for youth education, enriching the lives of students through programs like *The Mayor’s Chess Challenge of Broward County*.

 

Beyond his community work, Major offers wisdom through his monthly blog, tackling real-life issues fathers face—marriage, parenting, mental health, spirituality, and more—on [DadsBeOnDuty.com](https://www.dadsbeonduty.com/blog). His contributions have been widely recognized, including a feature in *Just Me Magazine* (June 2017) and the *Men of Valor* Award (June 2019) for his dedication as a father and servant leader. In May 2025, he was honored as *Mentor of the Year for Academic Excellence* by Broward County Public Schools.

Most notably, Major Collins was ordained as a minister by Bishop Henry Fernandez and Dr. Joel Tudman of The Faith Center Ministries in Sunrise, Florida.  

 

Despite his numerous accolades, **Major remains a devoted son, father, husband, brother, and most importantly, a man of God**, dedicated to serving his community, supporting public schools, and proudly honoring his service as a U.S. Army veteran.

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