...igniting powerful change in the lives of urban youth
Summer JAM 2014
Summer Lunches
The kids at Fortress are fed through the City of Fort Worth's Summer Lunch Program. Our adult volunteers and interns rely on the generosity of volunteers like you to provide lunch on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Families, church groups, and businesses who provide lunches for our adults make it possible for Fortress to focus all its summer funding on programs for the kids!
Interested in this volunteer opportunity?
Sign up online!
Want to get involved this summer? Here's How!
That's why every Tuesday is Special Interest Classes!
During the summer, Fortress kids in 2nd-5th grade can sign up for Special Interest Classes. SICs are taught entirely by volunteers and give our kids the opportunity to explore new skills and talents! Past classes have included Mechanics, Chess, Cooking, Painting, Dance, and much more!
Classes are on Tuesdays from 12:30-1:30. Volunteers can sign up for the June (10th, 17th, 24th) or July (1st, 8th, 15th) session.
For more information, or to sign up, contact Volunteer Coordinator Dani Kocur,
One of the four reasons kids leave poverty is through a specific talent or ability that provides an opportunity for them.
Did You Know?
That's why every Wednesday is
Career Day!
We're looking for adult speakers to present on their career with our kids on Wednesday afternoons from 12:20-12:50. If you would like to share what you do and how you got there, we'd love to have you!
For more information, or to sign up,
contact Volunteer Coordinator Dani Kocur,
Did You Know?
Another reason kids get out of poverty is by having a goal or vision of something they want to be or have.
Mad Scientist Mondays
Got a passion for science? Every Monday we discover some of the cools ways God's creation works! Volunteers are invited to host one or several of these weekly experiments!
Other Opportunities
Buddy Up!
High school aged volunteers are invited to spend the week of June 16-19 working with our elementary-aged kids. This missional opportunity is a great change to learn about urban poverty in a hands-on, immersive setting. Sign-ups are happening now. If you're interested or would like more information, contact the Volunteer Coordinator.
Don't See What You're Looking For?
If you, your family, church, business, or friends are looking for ways to give back this summer, please let us know! During the summer, we book many different volunteer groups to complete building projects, host special events for the kids, participate in Prayer Drives, and much more! If you're looking for a specific opportunity not listed here, contact the Volunteer Coordinator.