PBx: How long have you worked for the organization?JC: 8 years PBx: Why do you believe in the work of this organization?JC: We truly do provide the best care and are always learning. We are always applying our core values of passion, integrity, excellence, respect, and support. We are always trying help everyone affected by […]
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October Nonprofit of the Month: James L. West Center for Dementia Care
Many of us today have been touched by a family member or friend who has suffered from dementia or Alzheimer’s. In 1993, a group of Fort Worth residents understood the need for a center to care for those individuals whose specific needs change daily, and they created James L. West Center for Dementia Care. James […]
Transforming Lives
Family Housing Christy was raised in an abusive home and cycled in and out of the foster care system. For most of her childhood, she was never shown love by her family. As an adult, she entered into an abusive relationship that left her homeless and living in her car, with nowhere to turn. Her […]
Giving Days Should be Every Day
North Texas Giving Day was last week. This event has skyrocketed over the years as people give to organizations all in the name of competition. But why focus on just one day? Shouldn’t we consider a gift to our favorite organizations when our heart (and wallet) says it is time to give? Don’t get me […]
Q and A with Carol Klocek, CEO, Center for Transforming Lives
PBx: How long have you worked for Center for Transforming Lives?CK: 10 years PBx: Why do you believe in the work of this organization?CK: I’ve gotten into this work because I wanted to help people like myself. I grew up in poverty. I see myself in each one of the women we serve. I want […]
Guest Post: The Hidden
by Carol Klocek, CEO, Center for Transforming Lives In late February, I had an opportunity to speak about family homelessness at a forum designed to address the growing reality in our community and in our country. On the panel with me was a courageous young mother who told her story of waiting to get into […]
September Nonprofit of the Month: Center for Transforming Lives
Welcome to Center for Transforming Lives (CTL), our first Reader’s Choice nonprofit of the month feature. #nonprofitofthemonth #readerschoice #philanthropy #giveback
When the Vision Comes True
The vision of Fort Worth Metro is to see the generational cycles in the inner city of Fort Worth be broken in children and their families by providing them with hope and resources. Here is a story of that vision coming true for one special Metro family. Story by Ruth Calzada, Executive Director, Fort Worth […]
Get Involved with Fort Worth Metro
Three annual events help Fort Worth Metro give back to Fort Worth. #nonprofitofthemonth #giveback #philanthropy
Guest Post: Fort Worth Metro
by Ruth Calzada, Executive Director, Fort Worth Metro People ask me often “why do you do what you do?” My short answer is always “I can’t imagine doing anything else.” But allow me to share my long answer with you. I was 12 years old in the summer between my 7/8 grade school year. I […]
