05.17.2024

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Get Involved: 100 Men and 100 Women Who Care

The 100 Men Fort Worth present a check to a nonprofit at a 2022 event at Rahr and Sons Brewery. | Photo courtesy of 100 Men Who Give A Damn Fort Worth

If you enjoy drinking beer and doing good simultaneously, these two Fort Worth organizations could be for you.

100 Men (sometimes also referred to as 100 Men Who Give A Damn) and 100 Women Who Care are community organizations that work to financially support local nonprofits.

The groups meet quarterly, typically at HopFusion Ale Works or Rahr and Sons Brewery, and each member brings $100 as a donation.

At the meetings, three nonprofits from across Fort Worth and Tarrant County present their causes and operating models, and the attendees vote on the most deserving. The winning nonprofit receives $10,000 ($100 per person from each of the 100 attendees).

Following a concept that originated in Toronto, Canada, the Fort Worth men’s version debuted in 2016, and the women’s group followed a year later as the brainchild of local entrepreneur Leslie Ford.

The 100 Women Who Care present a winning nonprofit with a check at HopFusion Ale Works.
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Photo courtesy of 100 Women Who Care Fort Worth

The 100 Men met this past week at HopFusion and saw presentations from Educational Scholarships for Single Parents and Brotherhood for the Fallen. The former received the funds.

The organizations have previously supported:

“I will never forget my night with this organization,” Yolanda Carson, a founder of When Jade Smiles, said. “We were able to help so many grieving children with the money raised from that group. It is incredible to witness.”

The 100 Women Who Care haven’t met in 2024 yet, but are planning an event over the summer. Stay tuned for details. The 100 Men will meet again on Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 6 p.m. at HopFusion. Keep an eye on the websites, Facebook pages + our Events calendar for future dates.

Pro tip: There are no membership fees except for the $100 at the meetings. All you need to do is show up.

Events

Friday, May 17

How to Actually Use LinkedIn for Real Estate | Friday, May 17 | 1-3 p.m. | Keller Williams Fort Worth, 2813 S. Hulen St., Ste. 150, Fort Worth | $20 | This seminar will help you tap your existing connections for business leads.
Cowboy Pub Crawl | Friday, May 17 | 3-5:15 p.m. | Bill Pickett Statue, 121 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth | $35-$65 | Learn some history and sample some brews while the PBR World Finals are in town — 21+.

Saturday, May 18

Armed Forces Day | Saturday, May 18 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | John Wayne: An American Experience, 2501 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth | Free | Veterans and active-duty military with ID get free admission + a 15% discount in John Wayne Stock & Supply that is adjacent to the exhibit.
Where Coding Blooms | Saturday, May 18 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Tarrant County College Opportunity Center, 5901 Fitzhugh Ave., Fort Worth | $15 | Expand your coding skills and connect with like-minded individuals.
King of The Grill Cookoff | Saturday, May 18 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Martin Luther King Community Center, 5565 Truman Dr., Fort Worth | $0-$20 | Chow down on barbecue + enjoy a day of family games, snow cones, and a cake walk.

Sunday, May 19

Make & Take: Empanadas | Sunday, May 19 | 2-4:30 p.m. | Central Market Fort Worth, 4651 West Freeway, Fort Worth | $85 | Make two doughs and fillings + master the art of creating an empanada to your taste.
Sis, Uncover The Real You | Sunday, May 19 | 3-5 p.m. | The Warehouse, 1125 E. Berry St., Fort Worth | Free | Hosted by Sabrina “Shine” Williams, this workshop gathers women together for a powerful journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
KidPower Talent Show | Sunday, May 19 | 4-6 p.m. | Rose Marine Theatre, 1440 N. Main St., Fort Worth | $25-$50 | Be entertained by local talent as you benefit the KidPower Leadership Program.
Chris Isaak | Sunday, May 19 | 8 p.m. | Tannahill’s Tavern and Music Hall, 122 E. Exchange Ave., Ste. 200, Fort Worth | $150-$250 | The “Wicked Game” singer comes to the Stockyards for a little Sunday Fun—er, night.

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News Notes

Biz

The city is considering almost $850,000 in grants to Nevada-based ITS Logistics as it moves into third-floor space at 2821 W. Seventh St. To qualify for the money, the company must generate 250-339 new jobs by 2027, 30% of which must be Cowtown residents, and have a minimum average annual salary of $100,000.

Cause

As the Charles Schwab Challenge drives into town next week, you can be part of Birdies for Charity, pledging money for each birdie (a hole completed one stroke under par) of the tournament. In 2023, the tournament saw 1,079 birdies and raised over $20 million for Tarrant County charities.

State

Texas, with a 1.58% year-over-year population growth rate, grew four times faster than the median US state in 2023. Since 2008, Texas has been the third fastest-growing state, trailing behind Utah and Idaho.

Number

$143,054. That’s the ceiling of annual earnings to be considered “middle class” in Fort Worth, per SmartAsset’s 2024 research. The low end of the window is $47,680. The range last year was between $45,717 and $136,470 annually.

Development

Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. president Andy Taft indicated at a Fort Worth Report event on the future of downtown that Butler Place will likely be through HUD processes and “engaging with the developer community” by mid-2025.

Quoted

“This is a milestone” — the Fort Worth Independent School District preliminary 2024-2025 general fund budget is balanced. Revenue and spending are both set at $822,955,561. The school board aims to adopt the budget on Tuesday, June 11.

Edu

Andy Browne was named president of the Tarrant County College Southeast campus. He previously was president of Johnson Community College in Kansas. Starting in July, Browne will replace Bill Coppola, who served for 12 years. (Fort Worth Report)

Job

If you love big-time events and savor the possibility of bumping into Justin Timberlake in a back hallway, Dickies Arena and Trail Drive Management are hiring for a Marketing Coordinator role — one of 13 full-time opportunities available with the arena.

Fort Worthian

John Goff, a long-time Fort Worth developer best known recently for the Crescent Hotel project, is Fort Worth Inc.'s 2024 Person of the Year. Goff will be honored along with the magazine’s 400 most influential people in the city at a Fort Worth Club event on Thursday, May 23. Get tickets here.

Sports

It’s a big weekend for second-round playoff action around here. The Stars can advance to the Western Conference Finals tonight, and the Mavericks can do the same tomorrow night. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Sports with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Drink

Transport yourself to a bygone time of secret rendezvous and bootlegging adventures at the Thompson’s Bookstore speakeasy (aka the perfect locale for a night out). Not convinced? Explore their weekly drink specials. Cheers, Fort Worth.*

Number

5. That’s how many minutes it takes to gain a leg up on the corporate ladder. How? By reading 817 Biz, a free newsletter that features snippets of business news, the local economy + more in Tarrant County. Join 12,000+ local professionals, aspiring business leaders, and entrepreneurs by subscribing.*

Finance

Ah, the art of the balance transfer. This card offers not one, not six, but 18 months of 0% intro APR on balance transfers, giving you nearly two years to save big. (Plus, you can earn 2% cash back on purchases with no annual fee.) Learn more and apply.*

Sports

🐴 Giddy up

A quick guide to Women’s Rodeo World Championship

Four of the individual event winners from 2023 pose with their checks. | Photo courtesy of Bull Stock Media

Alongside the PBR World Finals, the Women’s Rodeo World Championship is culminating this weekend at AT&T Stadium.

Following elimination rounds at Cowtown Coliseum this week, the women will compete in three primary events: Barrel racing, breakaway roping, and team roping. There are “challenger” and “pro” categories; loosely, the pro category is for women with higher lifetime earnings in rodeo.

The women’s championship will be at 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 in Arlington, with tickets starting at $29. That ticket also covers the first and second rounds of the men’s championship competition.

The current all-around points leader in women’s rodeo is Martha Angelone of Stephenville, TX; she was also the Team Roping Header champion last year with partner Jackie Crawford. The pair have 21 WPRA World Championships between them. Makenzie Mayes is considered a barrel racing favorite.

The Buy

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The Wrap

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“You can never rid the human soul of its desire to run free.”

If you’re not from around here (I grew up in NYC) and don’t quite understand the appeal of championship-level rodeo, watch this four-minute short from “Yellowstone” actor Cole Hauser, produced in conjunction with PBR. It got me a little emotional.

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