Our mission: Serving 12 local children's charities, we passionately uplift underprivileged youth. Through support,resources, and advocacy, we foster their growth and future success. Together, we create a compassionate Fort Worth where every child thrives.

CCFW Christmas in July

Our Story | Community Impact & Charity Fundraising

Mission Born Out of Love

In 1988, a group of visionary Fort Worth businessmen saw a gap in our community—many underprivileged and at-risk children were missing out on the joy of receiving gifts during the holiday season. They founded CCFW with a focused mission to make a tangible impact on these children's lives.

Our first initiative, the Fort Worth Margarita Charity Ball, was a strategic move designed to generate community involvement and support. Initially exclusive to invitees, this formal event required attendees to bring new unwrapped toys. These toys were then distributed to ten local nonprofit organizations serving children in need, maximizing community participation and impact.

Our Growth and Impact

Expanding Our Reach

Over the years, CCFW has adapted and expanded its focus beyond toys to address more comprehensive needs such as clothing, school supplies, and electronic devices. Today, we support 12 vetted charities, ensuring a holistic approach to child welfare. In 2023 alone, we allocated over $85,000 to 12 local children’s organizations.

Our fundraising strategy has also evolved:

  • Margarita Ball: Now open to the public, this event remains a fundraising cornerstone, generating funds through ticket sales, sponsorships, and auctions.

  • Spring Golf Tournament & Christmas in July Happy Hour: These events diversify our revenue streams and engage different community segments.

How You Can Help

Make a Difference

Your support is crucial to our mission. By making a donation, you can help us continue to bring joy and essential resources to Fort Worth's underprivileged children. Every dollar raised goes directly to fulfilling our mission, thanks to our volunteer-driven governance model.

Join us in making a difference. Click the button below to donate now and help us bring smiles to countless faces.

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Meet the Executive Team

  • Renee Sanchez

    PRESIDENT

  • Leticia Esparza

    VICE PRESIDENT

  • Amy Ross

    SECRETARY

  • Bill Roach

    TREASURER

  • Mark Alexander

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  • Mark Fueling

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  • Stephanie Molina

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  • Anthony Scadino

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Amy Ross

Beth Driskill

Bill Roach

Brian Torres

Carli Cripliver

Carol Vanpell

Chuck Darling

Clint Muirhead

Kandi Patterson

Leticia Esparza

Link Karlan

Marie Hebron-Jay

Mark Alexander

Mark Feuling

Renee Sanchez

Ruthie Frantom

Stephanie Molina

Tony Scardino

William Sampson

MERCHANT SERVICES POLICIES

Privacy Policy

Children's Charities of Fort Worth is committed to maintaining the privacy of both visitors and donors of our Children's Charities of Fort Worth and to protecting the confidentiality of your personal information. Your information will remain private and will never be given away, sold, rented, leased, or exchanged to any other organization or entity. Any personal information you provide will solely be used in processing and receipting for your contributions.

Refund Policy On Online Donations

You can schedule new contributions at any time and can modify or cancel those contributions at any time prior to the date they are scheduled. Once the contribution has been processed, however, it cannot be cancelled or refunded. For problems or concerns related to this, please contact us at hello@childrenscharitiesfw.com

Other Online Payments

On occasion, Children's Charities of Fort Worth may collect fees associated with event registrations, activities, and/or supplies associated with those events and activities. If a refund is requested, it must be done so through the finance department which can be contacted at hello@childrenscharitiesfw.com. All refund decisions will be based on several factors relating to the transaction for which you are requesting the refund. These factors can be based on the following criteria:

  • Did Children's Charities of Fort Worth incur any expenses to secure your participation in the event that we are unable to reclaim?

  • Was the event noted as non-refundable (or a non-refundable date provided which has past)? Decisions to override this policy are reserved to the Board of Directors.

If you have any further questions related to these policies, please contact us at hello@childrenscharitiesfw.com or address: PO Box 17417, Fort Worth, TX 7610