As a not-for-profit organization, BTLCF aims to develop and enhance the lives of young men living in Fort Worth and the surrounding communities. Our programs serve as a direct response to the need for positive role models that provide positive support to those young men. Our overarching goal is to offer life-enriching programs and seminars focused on:
BTLCF's cornerstone program is the Alpha Academy program, which is a male mentorship program for students in the 5th through 12th grades living in Fort Worth or the surrounding communities. Alpha Academy provides a safe and nurturing environment for young men to learn life skills, develop interpersonal and communication skills, and a path to achieving academic success. Alpha Academy is driven by seven core principles: Leadership, Brotherhood, Knowledge, Technology, Financial Stewardship, Service, Career Development. We believe that each one of these principles is essential to the development and maturity of young men. To that end, Alpha Academy partners with professionals and organizations across Dallas/Fort Worth to provide an enhanced educational for each principle. Alpha Academy is held on the third Saturday of each month during the school year, with special outings to cultural and educational events.
In addition to the Alpha Academy, young men in the 11th and 12th grades are invited to participate in the Alpha Academy Beautillion program. The Beautillion is a formal event in the Spring of each year where the you men, who are referred to as Beaux, are presented to society and awarded scholarships based on their scholastic achievements and program accomplishments. In the year leading up to the event, the Beaux participate in various activities that focus on college readiness, to include: filling out college applications, applying for grants, scholarships and other financial aid, and developing strong study habits which are essential to college success. The Beaux are also prepped for society through programs that focus proper etiquette and networking. The Beautillion program is open to both juniors and high school seniors, however only the seniors are presented at the formal event. It is our hope that the juniors will take their place in the following class having gained even more knowledge and fellowship through two years of participation.
The Beta Tau Lambda Charitable Foundation, Inc. ("BTLCF") mission is to support the Greater Fort Worth Community through programs that develop tomorrow's leaders by promoting academic excellence while providing mentorship, service, and advocacy.
Our current needs include:
1. Funding for college scholarships, college visits, and SAT/ACT testing.
2. Program sponsorship
3. Computers/Laptops for college
4. Educational workshops
Beta Tau Lambda Charitable Foundation is committed to creating initiatives and programs that are diverse, inclusive, and equitable where all students, parents, partners, donors, and board members are treated with dignity and respect.
For the purposes of this statement, diversity refers to race, gender, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual identity, age, disability, or socio-economic status; Inclusion refers to respecting, valuing, and encouraging the full participation of each in our programs or initiatives; Equity refers to the process we will take to ensure all people can participate, contribute, grow, and develop despite racial and socio-economic inequities.
Beta Tau Lambda Charitable Foundation is an organization that celebrates the rich diversity of the Greater Fort Worth Communities. We will accept nor tolerate discrimination, biases, harassment, or bullying of any kind. Regardless of race, socio-economic status, gender, religion, age, disability, nationality, sexual orientation, gender, or marital status, we are an organization that celebrates the richness of our Greater Fort Worth communities.
As an organization and Board of Directors, we agree to be guided by these aims and commit to ensuring they will be reflected in our vision, mission, strategic planning, programming, and governance. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion extends to our members, the programs we develop, and the organizations we support.
Organization name
Beta Tau Lambda Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Causes
Community Improvement, Youth & Children, Education - K-12
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx
BIPOC Leadership
Executive Director/CEO
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
P.O. Box 3142