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Poverty is the most pressing societal issue of our day, and it can be inherited, leaving women and children particularly vulnerable. In Tarrant County, more than 92,000 women and children live in poverty. Often, they are a single financial crisis away from spiraling into homelessness.
Unfortunately, more than 10,500 children and their parents – primarily single mothers –will experience homelessness in Tarrant County this year.
Stagnant wages and rising housing costs further compound the problem. 34% of single mothers with children under age 5 in Tarrant County are experiencing poverty; that number rises to 71% in some zip codes, including 76119 where our new Riverside Campus is located.
The new Riverside Campus represents a pivotal moment in Center for Transforming Lives’ history, enabling us to improve accessibility, increase capacity and enhance our impact – critical steps in meeting the growing and evolving needs of families experiencing homelessness and poverty.
At over 60,000 square feet—three times the size of our former headquarters—the new facility provides the space needed to expand our reach by 30 percent, empowering us to serve nearly 4,000 individuals annually.
Strategically located in the heart of two low-income neighborhoods and steps away from a bus stop, the new Riverside location eliminates significant transportation barriers, making it more accessible to the low-income families we serve.
The Riverside Campus embodies a "one-stop-shop" model designed to deliver bundled, two-generation services proven to drive long-term success for families. Key features include:
This innovative campus will be a cornerstone for southeast Fort Worth, providing families with seamless access to multi-generational poverty-reduction resources and creating a brighter future for women and children in our community.
