Community News
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Neo-Nazis at Fort Worth restaurant incite outrage. But what would or should you do?
By Dang Le On October 12, 2023 A video showing a group wearing Nazi insignia at the Torchy’s Tacos in Fort Worth’s Medical District went viral on TikTok over the weekend. In the video, one man can be seen wearing a swastika armband, while another had a swastika patch on his backpack. The video stirred…
Dish with Deah: Diner approval of Fort Worth’s Taste Community Restaurant whets appetite for new Arlington location
By Deah Mitchell On August 8, 2023 Taste Community Restaurant recently was named to Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in Texas. Coming in at 40th on the list was no small feat for Taste Project’s unique pay-what-you-can dining concept, which also provides apprenticeships with on-the-job learning in all stages of food preparation and service. The popularity…
North Texas Social Impact Summit brings together area changemakers to addresses challenges facing communities of color
By Press Release On October 11, 2023 October 11, 2023 (Ft. Worth / Dallas) – Open Channels Group (OCG+), a local social impact communications agency, is hosting a gathering of North Texas leaders working on the front lines of social change. The inaugural North Texas Social Impact Summit takes place on Nov. 3rd, 2023, from…
Still serving: Fort Worth ministry to feed unhoused began under a bridge with fellowship
By Marissa Greene On September 11, 2023 Debbie Reynolds and Rowdy, her 6-year-old Chihuahua, follow the gentle strains of worship music to the corner of East Presidio and Poplar streets every Sunday evening. She knows she’s reached her destination when she sees the black cardboard “Under the Bridge Ministries” sign amidst a crowd of volunteers…
Cowboys DT Osa Odighizuwa and punter Bryan Anger run charities inspired by off-field passions
Both players have set up charities that focus on issues near and dear to them By Brendan Brightman On October 4, 2023 While the Dallas Cowboys will try to meet high expectations on the field this season, one thing that can’t be taken away from them is their hard work off the field. Both defensive tackle Osa…
Dallas trauma surgeon opens up about racism, violence, 2016 officer ambush, and healing in new book
By Brittney Johnson On September 28, 2023 A trauma surgeon who rushed to save officers shot in the 2016 ambush in Dallas is sharing the book he wrote about the attack with the world. Dr. Brian H. Williams talked to NBC 5 Anchor Brittney Johnson the day before his book launch in Dallas, about how…
Tarrant County residents of color work to shatter stigma associated with mental health struggles
By Dang Le On September 6, 2023 Fort Worth resident Christopher Blake never considered sharing the trauma from his military service when police profiled him two decades ago. Then, three years ago, he started therapy. Blake, a 39-year-old Black man, had the “tough-it-out” mindset. For many communities of color, the sense is that such a…
North Texas clothier offering free suits, and a fresh start, for veterans
By Kevin Reece On July 21, 2023 “We’re not in the clothing business. We change people’s lives. And that’s what makes it fun,” said Bob Baumann, of Edward Baumann Clothiers. ADDISON, Texas — When Bob Baumann held a 4th of July fireworks-watching party from the upper floors of the under-construction future home of Edward Baumann Clothiers,…
Como non-profit provides programming and school supplies ahead of first day of class
By David Goins On August 12, 2023 Many North Texas school districts head back to class on Monday, including in Fort Worth. There are many events this weekend to get students and their families ready – just beyond school supplies. “The Como community is a tight-knit family.” And because family is there at our biggest…
Local organization looks to lift self-esteem in teen girls, shine light on mental health
By Laura Harris On August 10, 2023 As students head back to school, mental health is front of mind more than ever before. A recent study from the National Alliance of Mental Illness estimates 50% of all lifetime mental illness starts by 14 years old. Angela Johnson, the founder of The Naked Truth Redeemed organization,…
Local Organizations
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Ronald McDonald House: Fort Worth - The Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth offers a supportive, home-like community that eases burdens for seriously ill children and their families. Our vision is to reach all families in need of our services. Our programs include the 57-bedroom the Ronald McDonald House on 8th Avenue, the Ronald McDonald Family Room inside Cook Children's Medical Center, the Day Program and hospitality carts located inside Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center and Cook Children's Medical Center.
Alliance Child and Family Solutions - Alliance Child & Family Solutions is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the mission of providing life-changing counseling services to all Texans, with a high focus on access for underserved and vulnerable populations. Our experienced therapists and robust services assist nearly all ages, backgrounds, and issues, primarily revolving around trauma. ACFS provides all of these services regardless of income, insurance, or ability to pay.
Family Pathfinders of Tarrant County - Empowering individuals and families to find their path from poverty to self-sufficiency.
Fort Worth Hope Center - Fort Worth Hope Center fights hunger by distributing food twice a week to families who live in Tarrant County, and by getting people ready for new and better jobs by providing education, job certification, and dental health services.
Immunization Collaboration of Tarrant County - We are a collaboration of over 40 agencies and organizations, public and private, committed to providing the systematic eradication of childhood, adolescent, and adult vaccine-preventable diseases in Tarrant County. Today we provide low cost vaccines to over 7,000 children, teens, and adults annually and community awareness, outreach, and education on the importance of immunizations to more than 20,000 people every year.
Hope Center 4 Autism - Fort Worth - At the Hope Center for Autism our mission is to enable individuals on the autism spectrum and their families to live more fully functional lives.
United Fort Worth - A multiracial grassroots community org that actively works to challenge discriminatory policy & systems of oppression while empowering Black, Latinx & other historically marginalized communities to join the fight for justice through collective action
Community Frontline - Community Frontline’s mission is to mobilize men to enter into and alleviate the suffering in their communities, starting with neighborhoods in East Fort Worth. We focus on four pillars: (1) racial justice and solidarity, (2) police/community relations and accountability, (3) mentoring and education, and (4) community beautification and development.
Sittos - The vision of Sittos is to help people locally who are in need and help them to get back up again. we work with local communities in the US by providing food safety education for children; supporting families; partnering with schools; empowering military members; and more! We also provide food, clothes, shelter to those who are in need. Hope is never lost SITTOS is here to help.
The Junior League of Fort Worth - The Junior League of Fort Worth, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
Unity Unlimited - Unity Unlimited, Inc. is a non-profit organization whose main mission is providing educational activities and resources to people, young and old, to foster unity and harmony within the community, the city, the state, the nation and the world regardless of race, culture or denomination.
Upcoming Events
2024 Symposium on Neurodiversity
The University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma is excited to host Dr. Temple Grandin, alongside Tim Herbel, as the keynote speakers for the 2024 Emerson-Wier Liberal Arts Symposium focusing on neurodiversity, a derivative of our annual Speaker Series.
FREE Black History Month Through Film at Belle Isle Library
Features OETA’s documentaries that delve into black history in Oklahoma, from Langston University, which opened even before Oklahoma became a state, to the trailblazers of Oklahoma’s Civil Rights movement, such as Roscoe Dungee, Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher, and Clara Luper.
“The Fairytale Project”
A dance performance about the love between two African-American slaves and how they discover their roots in the free colonies of East Texas. It is both informative and moving.
UCLA Luskin Lecture: Barbara Ransby
Noted writer, historian and activist Barbara Ransby will explore the inter-institutional space of ideas and organizing, linking research and scholarship to communities and movement-based work.
Empower Run 2024
The Empower Run is a 3.1 mile long family-friendly race open to participants of all ages and abilities, including runners, walkers and strollers. Funds raised by the 2024 Empower Run will provide access to free representation and legal services to low-income survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and help secure #JusticeForSurvivors.
41st Upton Sinclair Celebration
In 2024, we’re looking forward to honoring the contributions of organizers and activists who are paving the way for social justice progress in Los Angeles—from fighting for the creation of a new Youth Development Department focused on care not punishment, to advocating for eviction protections for millions of struggling tenants—or securing a ban on toxic…
North Texas Food Bank – Pack & Box
Millions of meals are distributed through our programs and Feeding Network each year. Volunteers participating in the Pack and Box opportunity will work together in an assembly line to package the boxes/bags of food that are distributed to our neighbors through our programs and our Feeding Network. This opportunity is ideal for individuals or groups.…
Qigong For Peace
Join us for this 2-hour Live Webinar, Qigong For Peace, on Saturday, Feb. 10th, 2024. David J. Coon, will share Qigong Exercises, Guided Meditations to Experience Inner Peace, and a Medical Qigong Lecture on the benefits of a regular Qigong practice.
Comedy for Peace
Comedy for Peace is an incredible comedy show with Muslim and Jewish comedians, founded in March of 2019 in New York City. Comedy For Peace is an accessible, funny, fun, and meaningful show that brings diverse, Interfaith communities together with the belief that we can make a difference through the art of comedy.
Local Hero Spotlight
Members can nominate a local hero for recognition on their local LoveJustice.com city page!
Anyone and everyone can make an impact, and at LoveJustice we believe that they deserve to be recognized for their good, necessary work!
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