Olaf Growald
Evans Plaza north of East Rosedale Street is one of the city's numerous public improvements to Historic Southside in recent years.
Two local organizations are collaborating on an initiative to address inequity in the Morningside, Hillside, and Historic Southside neighborhoods.
United Way of Tarrant County and BRAVE/R Together — a group that consists of nonprofits, public officials, community leaders, and the private sector looking to improve livelihoods in the 76104 ZIP code — have launched a program that will offer grants and also delve into community issues related to education, health care, housing, and unemployment.
The BRAVE/R Together project plans to conduct an equity audit, as well as convene leaders and residents for cohorts focused on racial inequities, build team capacity for community conversations, create a community grant program, build data, and train participants on how to use data to achieve equitable outcomes.
Additionally, the initiative will provide grants of up to $10,000 to eligible nonprofits, grassroots organizations, and other individuals aiming to improve 76104. The project also plans to track each grant recipient's progress to ensure accountability.
“The proud history and legacy of Morningside, Hillside, and the Historic Southside communities demands that we pay attention to these neighborhoods and provide them with equal opportunities to prosper,” Leah King, president and CEO of United Way of Tarrant County, said in a statement. “Bringing together people is key to the success of the project. Through listening and learning, coupled with a strategic and data-driven approach, we can develop innovative solutions to rebuild and transform 76104 into vibrant neighborhoods.”
More information is available here.