BRAVE/R Together was founded in 2021 in response to a University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW) 2019 report that showed the life expectancy of 76104-zip code residents, the south side of Fort Worth, was the lowest in the state of Texas. 76104 residents live an average of 12 years less than any other area of the state. The UTSW study reported systemic racism through disparities in education, housing, employment, and healthcare persists.
Our mission is to engage and collaborate with stakeholders to strategically align resources to achieve health equity in neighborhoods in 76104, to the east of I-35W, by eradicating racial disparities in education, healthcare, housing, and economic empowerment.
Our mission is to engage and collaborate with stakeholders to strategically align resources to achieve health equity by improving outcomes in education, health care, housing, and economic empowerment in neighborhoods in 76104, to the east of I-35W.
We are in immediate need of the following:
Healthcare and resources: funds will cover the cost of wellness and care packages for local residents including healthcare screenings and monitors, vaccinations, oral care and hygiene, household products, winter clothing (hats, jackets, gloves,) utility assistance, infant supplies, tents, tables, building rentals, and other related materials.
Fresh Produce and Food: funds will cover a fee for farms to provide fresh produce and other natural items to local residents of 76104 that includes the cost of the produce, tents and tables, and supplies, related to the farmer’s market.
Physical Fitness Facilitators and Trainers: funds will cover fees for community fitness trainers and equipment. This includes cycling, strength and conditioning equipment, yoga tents and mats, heart monitors, fitness equipment, and other related items.
Children and Family Support: funds will cover facilitated activities, learning and entertainment. A kids learning and fun zone will be designated at the festival. It will be supervised by childcare approved adult. This will allow parents to participate in healthcare screenings, assessments, and various other resources.
Community Outreach: funds will cover marketing, communications, block walks, school rallies, ambassador stipends, and participate in other community events to promote.
BRAVE/R does not discriminate based on race, color, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable law. Everyone has the right to fair, equitable and competent treatment by our staff, without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, or religion.
Organization name
Braver Together Tarrant
other names
BRAVE/R Together
Causes
Community Improvement
Operating Budget
$1,000,000 - $2,999,999
Counties Served
Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx
BIPOC Leadership
Both the Executive Director/CEO and Board Chair
Address
P.O. Box 79075