“There is enough history and philanthropy in Fort Worth,…” Meeting Dr. John Freese means that groundwork will be established to understand the extraordinary history of Fort Worth and the tremendous opportunity before us to continue in the tradition...
“…I had an internal understanding of ‘to whom much is given, much will be expected’.” Hanging in the foyer of the Central Library is a beautiful portrait of the Founder of The Fort Worth Public Library Foundation, Betsy Pepper. What one cannot judge...
“…I’m proud the Foundation has been able to help.” Vianei Braun, an employment lawyer with Decker Jones, is a board member who loves exploring restaurants in the Fort Worth area, finding new music on Amplify817, and cuddling with her pack of rescue...
Because of YOU, on Thursday, April 15, 2021, The Fort Worth Public Library Foundation celebrates 28 years of supporting both the Fort Worth Public Library and the Fort Worth Community by providing resources that support educational programming, buildings, and...
Change is all around us. It’s what 2020 was filled with, and it’s almost certainly what 2021 will overflow with. Out of the difficulties of COVID-19 came opportunities to learn – from forgetting to push ‘mute’ on a Zoom call to leaving your mask at home when it’s time...
We are grateful he chose us. When you meet John Mackenzie, it is quite clear that this is a man that is down to earth, dedicated to his friends and family, he is all in, and loves the Fort Worth Public Library Foundation. John was born and raised in Fort Worth. During...
