On Monday, March 29, 2021, the Division of Equity and Excellence will host a day of service and advocacy in honor of Dolores Huerta and César Chávez. Students, parents, staff and community stakeholders will convene virtually beginning at 9:00 a.m. for a keynote presentation from 2019 United States Hispanic Hero Award recipient, Dr. Jose Angel Gutierrez, followed by a host of advocacy sessions and community service projects.

Invitations are being extended to all FWISD stakeholders, and we would sincerely appreciate your attendance and support.

Please register at www.fwisd.org/DayofService.

FWISD also recognizes Friday, April 2, 2021 as a school holiday.

Restoration Center will be having the monthly April food pantry this Saturday due to the Easter holiday.

Free Clothes will also be available.

Volunteers are always needed and appreciated to search the Las Vegas Trail Community. Contact info@restorationfortworth.org for more info.

On March 8 the City of Fort Worth, and agencies within the city, will begin accepting applications for emergency rental assistance. Fort Worth residents can apply to get help with current and past due rent, current and past due utilities, and other housing expenses resulting from the coronavirus outbreak.

Renters may be eligible for help if they’ve qualified for unemployment, experienced a reduction in household income or other financial hardship due to COVID-19 and are at risk of homelessness or housing instability.

Generally, rental assistance is available in three-month increments. Household income must be recertified every three months to continue receiving assistance, which can last up to 12 months plus an additional three months, if necessary, to ensure housing stability.

Landlords and owners may apply on behalf of renters who meet the eligibility requirements, so long as the tenant cosigns the application. Payments are made directly to landlords and/or utility providers. The goal of the program is to keep families in their homes.

Applications are available online.