WP Cares: Featuring Catholic Charities of Fort Worth

In this 30-minute episode, Emily Landry sits down with Michael Iglio, CEO of Catholic Charities of Fort Worth to discuss the unique mission of relentlessly ending poverty one family at a time. Tune in to learn about the transformational change they aim to bring to people’s lives, moving beyond mere transactional services.

Discover how Catholic Charities Fort Worth focuses on building strong relationships and community partnerships, emphasizing the importance of education and sustainable support. Despite the challenges faced by poverty-ridden households, such as low graduation rates in community colleges, their program boasts a remarkable success rate, with students being four times more likely to graduate.

Michael shares insights on how the organization helps individuals achieve financial literacy and workforce development, driven by a strong belief in investment into research. Learn more about their initiatives during the “No Poverty Hour” held every second Thursday of the month from noon to 1 pm.