The Gift Of Time – Holiday Volunteer Opportunities
Help spread gratitude and joy this holiday season by giving the gift of time. Many organizations see an increased demand during the holidays and depend on volunteers to provide services. Whether you’re serving a hot meal, helping at an animal rescue, supporting the arts, or contributing to a women’s health event, your efforts can make […]
What is a Community Foundation?
What Does a Community Foundation Do? A community foundation is a grantmaking public charity that serves donors who share a common interest — improving the quality of life in their geographic region and beyond. Individuals, families and businesses establish charitable funds to support the causes and organizations they care about most. How Do Community Foundations […]
Bowden Opportunity Fund Awards $1,060,000 in Grants
YWLA Celebrates 100% College Acceptance
YWLA Celebrates 100% College Acceptance Reposted from YWLA Foundation FORT WORTH, TEXAS (May 24, 2018) — Young Women’s Leadership Academy of Fort Worth (YWLA) celebrated its class of 2018 as each young woman revealed her college of choice during the signing day pep rally this morning. Mayor Betsy Price congratulated the 36 seniors and extended […]
Writing a New Chapter for Fort Worth
It’s a fact: when children are able to read on level by third grade, they are much more likely to succeed in school and in life. However, only one in three third-graders in the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) are able to read at grade level, which has a dramatic effect on Fort Worth’s […]
An Inside Look: The Bickley’s
Mike and Susi Bickley Fundholders since 2017. 1. Who in your life made you want to be charitable? My grandmother and wife Susi inspired me to become charitable throughout my lifetime. My grandmother became very aware of the growing homeless population in Tarrant County and more specifically Fort Worth, and we want to make a […]
North Texas Community Foundation Awards $315,976 in Grants
North Texas Community Foundation Awards $315,976 in Grants 33 Nonprofits Receive Funds to Build Organizational Capacity By Mia Edwards To view photos from the event visit our Facebook page. FORT WORTH (April 30, 2018) – The North Texas Community Foundation joined fundholders, nonprofits, and community partners at The Fort Worth Club on April 26 to […]
The Power of Collective Giving
The Power of Collective Giving By Jake Richter, WORTH member I have two boys ages six and nine. Each summer, our family takes a 3-4 week road trip where we stay at different national parks along the way. When we leave each campsite, we make a point to each pick up ten pieces of trash left […]
Community Foundation Board Elects New Members
Community Foundation Board Elects New Members By Mia Edwards Communications Coordinator To view our full list of 2018-19 Board of Directors, click here. FORT WORTH (March 28, 2018) – The North Texas Community Foundation elected and approved the 2018-19 board slate, which includes new officers and incoming board members at its recent annual meeting. Incoming board […]
The Hodges: A Family Tradition of Philanthropy
A Hodges Family Tradition: Putting Assets to Work for the Causes They Love Leland Hodges has passed many important lessons on to his children: the value of a dollar, his love of the land and, most importantly, his passion for helping others. Leland’s love for Fort Worth led him to give back to the city […]
