Exploring Resource Stability, Part 3: Transportation
This month, we explore the vital need of transportation. One's access to transportation has implications for several areas of their life – from employment to healthcare. Keep reading to learn what research is telling us about the influence and impact of transportation...
Estate Planning: Myths vs. Reality
Legacy gifts are an amazing way for an organization to build future financial sustainability that allows them to focus on their mission and vision. That’s why Catholic Charities Fort Worth established our Endowment in 2011. Our goal was to build an endowment fund...
Research Spotlight: Exploring Resource Stability, Part 2
Last time, we began an in-depth dive into resource stability, starting with the issue of housing and the role that safe and affordable housing plays in the life of someone experiencing poverty. This month, we’ll continue our resource stability discussion by exploring...
One year after the U.S. left Afghanistan, how are refugees in Dallas-Fort Worth faring?
Some Afghan evacuees have found some solid foundation to restart their lives, but many are still coping with difficulties stemming from a shortage of resettlement case workers and a lack of housing. “Brother, honestly, since I came here I am not feeling good,” said...
Demand increases for Catholic Charities’ transportation services. How to get a cheap ride
Catholic Charities’ transportation services primarily serve low-income residents, people with disabilities and people 65 and older. Thanks to rising fuel costs, the programs have increased in popularity. In the spring of 2021, the program conducted about 3,800 rides....
Catholic Charities program seeks to increase college graduation rates
Catholic Charities Fort Worth is seeking to ease that struggle through its education navigation program, which recently expanded to include schools like Midwestern State University and Vernon College. “We’re easily accessible to students, they can just pop in the...
Fort Worth Transportation Service Blessed Elders People with Disabilities
Catholic Charities has about 30 drivers daily and makes about 240 trips a day, said Matt Jacobs, transportation director. The rides allow clients to pay a minimal fee and be independent. “They don’t have to spend a lot of money Uber riding or trying to hassle a family...
A pandemic of debt: Many in DFW struggle with debt they too on to survive CPVID’s financial storm
Before COVID-19 hit, Robles’ clients at Catholic Charities were mostly working, had stable housing, and were keeping up with their bills, but worked with her to build greater financial security. The pandemic unraveled progress for so many families, she said, sending...
Diocese of Forth Worth announces new parish in north Fort Worth
On Monday, August 1, 2022, Bishop Michael Olson announced the establishment of a new parish to serve the far north Fort Worth area. The new parish, named St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church, will be the 92nd parish in the Diocese of Fort Worth.
North Texans face soaring summer electric bills. These programs can help
Meanwhile, the struggle to pay larger bills is compounded by higher gasoline, food and rent costs. Catholic Charities of Fort Worth has served about 35% more people than last year, said Courtney Walker, the group’s community care program manager. “We’re seeing more...
Catholic Charities FW rescues dream of PP woman
“She was an angel,” Smith said. “I could not have done this without her, and without this program.” Read the rest of Ashley's story below!
2021 Annual Report
PAVING THE WAY 2021 Annual Report Through a continuous global pandemic, severe winter storms, and wars breaking out across the world, our clients have weathered some unprecedented times. Last year, thousands of families turned to us for help, and we were once again...
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