Hi, I'm Ashley
I've worked in fundraising and grant writing and I am so excited to be helping a cause like FWCC.
Why did I join FWCC?
I very much believe mutual aid should be the norm for our communities and that it fills a gap that more traditional modes of philanthropy just can't. There's still not many "no-barrier" social services out there, so when I came across FWCC I wanted to jump right in. Also, it's great to give clothes a second or third life. There is so much waste made by the fashion industry, so why not help keep clothes out of landfills while ensuring every person has what they need to attend special occasions, work, and school? It's a win-win.
In ten years, I hope FWCC will be seen as a lead advocate for and enabler of other mutual aid services across DFW and maybe even all across Texas. And perhaps even have innovated new ways to address the textile waste issue while still ensuring every person has access to clothing.
My favorite task at FWCC is:
I like weighing the clothes when people are done shopping - it's interesting to see what they find and to measure how big or small the hauls are. It's funny when kids' eyes grow big because a bag of clothes their parents put together might weigh as much as them.
My personal goals for FWCC are:
I hope I can help FWCC with fundraising and revenue! The organization has become an important partner for other local organizations and it'd be great to be able to afford a dedicated full-time team and to fully fund our operations so we can continue to respond to every need for clothes and keep funneling used clothes away from landfills.
Where do I think FWCC will be in one year? In five years?
In one year, I believe FWCC will be offering more open shop days and have a whole dedicated team member to answer emergency calls from local schools and other social services. In five years, FWCC will have multiple locations across Tarrant County and maybe even their own dedicated space to host other partners and "no-barrier" services in food, medical, and education.