Advisory Board COPY WIP
Fort Worth Community Collaborative's Advisory Board is comprised of humans that simply believe everyone deserves access to basic needs. They come from walks in life that lend perspective to ensure the mission of FWCC is executed in the most dignified way possible.
Dorie Kirk - President
Hi, I'm Dorie!
I am everyone's best friend, I love surprising people and I can only fill my cup by helping others! I went to school on a music scholarship and love to give my son a concert for one. I am an avid gardener, sewing makes me happy, and I hum so much that I don't even know when I'm doing it anymore! I'm also the resident hugger so any time you need a hug, these arms are open!
Why did I join FWCC?
I lost my son, Kale, at 45 days old and spent 2011-2016 immersed in helping start the THIRD pediatric hospice in America right here in Fort Worth! I spent many years building up a children's brand in honor of Kale and finally landed back in the non-profit world when FWCC put out the call for an Outreach Coordinator. I was a homeless teen after both of my parents became incarcerated. I spent all of my high school years couch surfing and relying on hand-me-downs for friends. When I learned what FWCC did and how much dignity was given into fulfilling clothing insecurities, it was a no brainer for me to join!
My favorite task at FWCC is:
My absolute most fun is when I can host our partners on site. When I get to see the direct and quick impact a tote of clothing is going to have at a school or a girl's home closet I leave that day recharged for weeks! I also love Saturdays when we have open shop. In the front you get to see shoppers and having direct interaction with them warms me, but the liveliness and spirit in the back room is something I've never seen volunteering anywhere else before.
My personal goals for FWCC are:
I am an analytical person so I have many measurable goals for FWCC, but personally I'd love to have outreach to at least 20 FWISD schools and expand our staff to be able to function 5 days a week!
My business goals for FWCC are:
My heart's most pure desire for FWCC is to know that our name is synonymous with clothing needs. FWCC being a household name in Tarrant county would be the best measure of success.
Where do I think FWCC will be in one year? In five years?
Oh do I love dreaming! I know that within a year, we will be open to the public once a week-at least. Within 5 years, we will have a stand-alone site and be the largest clothing non-profit in the area.
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Bertie Gardner - Vice President
Hi, I'm Bertie!
Why did I join FWCC?
I joined FWCC because I love their mission to reduce textile waste by ensuring our community has access to free clothes while actively recycling textiles that can no longer serve their original purpose.
My favorite task at FWCC is:
I love sorting donations! It's fun to look at the new stuff coming in and it's been a great way to get to know other volunteers.
My personal goals for FWCC are:
I would like to see FWCC become a staple in our community where those in need and volunteers can come together for social/service gatherings while giving back to the community.
My business goals for FWCC are:
I would like to see FWCC be able to increase its availability and be able to pay a code team to help ensure smooth operations.
Where do I think FWCC will be in one year? In five years?
In one year, FWCC will have an established list of services and events well known in the community. In five years, FWCC will be in it's own building with expanded programs meant to address community and environmental needs.
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Devyn Teague - Treasurer
Hi, I'm Devyn!
I'm the Grants Manager for Cancer Cares Services here in Fort Worth.
Why did I join FWCC?
I joined FWCC because they supply no-barriers basic needs to the neighborhood I grew up in!
My favorite task at FWCC is:
My favorite task is sorting through clothing donations! It’s fun to see how clothes represent parts of our life and what it means to build community through clothing.
My personal goals for FWCC are:
My personal goals are to grow FWCC’s capacity through partnerships and fundraising to continue providing basic needs to our community.
Where do I think FWCC will be in one year? In five years?
In the next year, I think FWCC will have established innovative programming that best fits our new space. I see FWCC being the community hub for 76116 in the next five years.
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Kiama Cavazos - Secretary
Hi, I'm Kiama!
Why did I join FWCC?
I initially began volunteering after I heard about the Back to School Bash FWCC was preparing for. I came to drop off school supplies one day and have been hooked ever since! I love the mission of the organization and I couldn’t be happier with the way every member of FWCC actively works to create positive change in our community.
My favorite task at FWCC is:
My favorite task at FWCC is building our FEED FWISD grocery delivery bags. It is so rewarding to be a part of a program that has such a direct and positive impact on FWISD families.
My personal goals for FWCC are:
My personal goal for FWCC is to source stable, continuous funding for FWCC so that we can continue to serve the community in all the ways we do now + more!
My business goals for FWCC are:
My business goal is to expand our venture so that we are eventually able to sustain daily operating hours and can meet the needs of more community members.
Where do I think FWCC will be in one year? In five years?
In 1 year, I see FWCC being open daily with expanded capacity to support the community we serve. In five years, I see us opening another location in Tarrant County to expand our reach into other communities.
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Alex Strawn - Board Member
Hi, I'm Alex!
Why did I join FWCC?
I saw FWCC pop up on social media and had never heard of an organization quite like it. I knew I had to learn more, especially being on my own journey of reducing my consumption and getting more involved with mutual aid networks in my community. I started coming to sort days and have been here ever since!
My favorite task at FWCC is:
I love sort nights! It's always great to meet new volunteers. It's also super satisfying to see a giant pile of donations get smaller and smaller and know we're a part of connecting those clothes to people who need them. Interacting with community members during thrift days. What we do at FWCC is so unique, and I love getting to show people how they can get essential resources, shop some of the best thrift in town, and pour back into their community under the same roof!
My personal goals for FWCC are:
When people in Fort Worth think about clothing needs, reducing textile waste & consumption, and caring for their community, I want FWCC to be top of mind! I'd love to see us expand programming to better meet the needs of our community and extend shopping hours.
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Committees:
Governance
Bertie
Dorie
Alex
Fundraising + Development
Devyn
Dorie
Kiama
Events + Outreach
Dorie
Alex
Kiama
Programs + Operations
Dorie
Kiama
Alex
Devyn
Bertie