Humanitarian Organizations in Fort Worth, Texas

Fort Worth's safety net is woven by a dense network of nonprofits:

• American Red Cross – North Texas Region — Disaster response, blood drives, CPR/first-aid training.
• Catholic Charities Fort Worth — Food pantry, emergency rent/utility aid, refugee resettlement, counseling, job placement (open to all faiths).
• The Salvation Army – Fort Worth — Shelter, meals, addiction recovery (Adult Rehabilitation Center), youth camps, Christmas assistance.
• United Way of Tarrant County — Funds 100+ partner agencies; 2-1-1 helpline connects callers to food, housing, healthcare.
• Tarrant Area Food Bank — Distributes 40M+ lbs/year through 300+ pantries, kitchens, mobile markets.
• Hope Farm — Residential & counseling for at-risk teen boys.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth — 10,000+ youth/year; STEM, arts, sports, college/career prep.
• Mission Arlington/Mission Metroplex — Medical/dental clinic, food, clothing, ESL, citizenship classes—no ID required.

Most coordinate via the Tarrant County VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) for emergency surges.