November 1, 2023

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Center for Transforming Lives’ next steps toward expansion

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“When women do not receive this support, the reality can be generations of children who never reach their potential,” CEO Carol Klocek said. | Photo courtesy of Center for Transforming Lives

As one of the longest-serving poverty reduction agencies in Fort Worth, the Center for Transforming Lives (CTL) is deeply rooted in our community.

For 115 years, the organization has used a two-generation approach working with both women and children in Fort Worth and Tarrant County to help break the cycle of poverty and set them up for success. By providing housing, early childhood education, economic mobility, and trauma-informed counseling services that work across generations, parents and children are able to establish security and well-being as a family.

“Our services are designed to remove any barriers to success for women with young children who are experiencing poverty,” said CEO Carol Klocek. “This includes financial, social, and emotional success, as well as success in the relationship mothers have with their children.”

CTL’s impact by the numbers

The organization is continuously working to expand its footprint + impact on the community. Here’s a look at how CTL helped Tarrant County families from 2021-2022:

690 individuals are sheltered with CTL’s Housing Services program
85% of participants remain stably housed after working with CTL
94% of children who attended the center’s programs were ready for school
93% of children and adults reported reduced trauma symptoms
$2,445 increase in annual savings for participants
1,600 hours of therapy provided to ~200 families through the Clinical Counseling program
$9.7 million allocated to the Early Childhood Education program in 2021-22

Changing the landscape

CTL’s next project? A new headquarters. Riverside Campus, located in southeast Fort Worth, is set to open in November 2024 and will double the nonprofit’s service capacity.

Renderings of the new CTL campus — These renderings show what the new campus will look like. | GIF by FTWtoday; renderings courtesy of Bennett Partners

Situated on approximately 14 acres, the new campus will allow children, parents, clients + staff to enjoy the outdoors and reap mental and physical health benefits.

Bonus: The landscape is uniquely designed to allow teachers to deliver lessons outdoors, further encouraging children to connect with nature, utilize all five senses + improve physical fitness.

Interested in supporting CTL? Making a donation will help them continue their mission and support throughout Fort Worth.

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______ % of your donation goes directly to support mothers and their children enrolled in CTL’s programs.

A. 25%
B. 43%
C. 70%
D. 100%

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Events

Wednesday, Nov. 1

Fall Charcuterie Board Workshop | Wednesday, Nov. 1 | 6-7 p.m. | Lost Oak Winery, 8101 County Rd. 802, Burleson | $86 | Sip on a glass of wine and learn the basics of creating a fall-inspired charcuterie board — plus, keep the wooden board.
Mayor’s International Dinner | Wednesday, Nov. 1 | 6-9 p.m. | Fort Worth Convention Center, 1201 Houston St., Fort Worth | $250-$1,500 | Global Awards will honor businesses, individuals, and organizations that have made significant contributions to global understanding, world political stability, and international trade.

Thursday, Nov. 2

DIY Thanksgiving Turkey Centerpiece | Thursday, Nov. 2 | 6-7 p.m. | North Richland Hills Library, 9015 Grand Ave., North Richland Hills | Free | Make a festive Thanksgiving craft using recycled book pages, colored paper, and chipboard.
Lone Star Film Festival | Thursday, Nov. 2-Sunday, Nov. 5 | Times vary | Locations vary | $10-$255 | The festival will feature a Q+A with writers, the premiere of six feature films, and the screening of two episodes of “Lawmen: Bass Reeves.”

Friday, Nov. 3

First Fri-YAY | Friday, Nov. 3 | All day | Fort Worth Bike Sharing Stations | Free | Explore the city on wheels with a free bike rental courtesy of Fort Worth Bike Sharing and the Blue Zones Project — use promo code 92020APP.
First Friday at The Modern | Friday, Nov. 3 | 5-8 p.m. | The Modern, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth | Free | The museum + Café Modern are teaming up for live music from the First Friday House Band, drink specials, and tasty light bites.

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News Notes

Closed

The 75-year-old Ranchman’s Ponder Steakhouse has officially closed + is up for sale. Owner Dave Ross locked the doors for good on Monday, citing recent health issues and a lack of staff. Contact the Ponder restaurant for more details about the sale. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

Jobs

Walmart is closing its Fort Worth e-commerce fulfillment center and offering workers a one-time $7,500 bonus to transfer to its new warehouse in Lancaster — about 50 miles southeast. The local facility will close in February and currently employs about 350 people. (The Dallas Morning News)

Concert

R&B artist Ms. Lauryn Hill will reschedule her Dickies Arena performance for a later date. The Grammy-winning artist was expected to perform on Monday night, but doctors ordered her to rest her voice. No additional information has been announced regarding a new performance date for Fort Worth.

Festival

This weekend marks 50 years of the Japanese Garden at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Celebrate on Saturday, Nov. 4 + Sunday, Nov. 5 with Taiko drummers, Japanese swordsmanship, traditional tea ceremonies, and food trucks. Grab tickets.

Eat

Grab your stretchy pants — the North Texas Food Truck Challenge will be at Panther Island Pavilion this Sunday, Nov. 5. The inaugural event will feature 30 local food trucks, sampling, and voting to crown the People’s Choice Award. Admission is free but sampling packages are available for $25-$95.

Plan Ahead

Honor our local veterans during the Tarrant County Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 11 on Forest Park Boulevard. Participants will line up in the Panther Island Pavilion parking lot and march along the Clear Fork of the Trinity River. The parade will begin at 11 a.m.

Try This

Impress your guests this holiday season with homemade sourdough bread. Sundance Square’s 3rd Street Market will host a bread-baking class on Sunday, Nov. 19 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The class will feature wine, charcuterie, and sourdough starter lessons. Email to sign up.

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The home sits on 1.4 acres of land near the Trinity River. | Photo via Candy’s Dirt

The historic David Chapman Bennett house — located just north of downtown — will be converted into a tasting room by Malibu-based Saddlerock Wine & Beer Co.

The Victorian-style riverfront home is located on the west side of Samuels Avenue, overlooking the West Fork Trinity River.

It was built around 1865 by David Chapman Bennett — co-founder of the First National Bank — and is one of the few historic landmarks in the city that remains on its original building site.

The tasting room will serve wine from a California family farm — including rosé, pinot blanc, grenache, and malbec — along with 14 beers on tap, all of which will be locally sourced from Texas.

Saddlerock’s Fort Worth general manager Francesca Lawrence told PaperCity Magazine that guests can expect food trucks on-site or be able to bring in their own food.

Expect a grand opening at the start of the new year.

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The Wrap

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Answered: D. 100% of your donation goes directly to support mothers and their children enrolled in CTL’s programs.

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