Here’s how you can donate to help residents after Fort Worth apartment fire
The Red Cross, TCU, and St. Andrew Catholic Church are among organizations that have stepped up to help the more than 800 residents displaced by a fire this week at The Cooper Apartments in Fort Worth.
Here’s what to know about how you can donate and what’s needed:
Cooper Relief Fund
A Cooper Fire Relief Fund has been established by NearSouth, in partnership with the United Way of Tarrant County and Councilwoman Elizabeth Beck’s office. 100% of donations will go directly to victims of the fire, according to the news release.
You can donate money online through July 9 at https://bit.ly/CooperReliefFund
You can donate services or share special offers (such as free meals or housing offers) directly with fire-impacted residents at https://bit.ly/CooperServicesDonation
Donations will be distributed to verified residents as gift cards with pick-up on Thursday, July 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the United Way of Tarrant County Offices at 201 N. Rupert St. Suite 107.
For more information about donating or receiving these donations, email district9@fortworthtexas.gov
Red Cross services
The American Red Cross of Greater North Texas has a service center set up at the Charles H. Haws Athletic Center, at 600 Congress St., where residents displaced by the fire can get help.
The center will be open during the day through the rest of this week, the Red Cross said in an email. Residents can connect to assistance, services and other information by visiting the shelter or calling 1-800-RED-CROSS. (1-800-733-2767)
Updated information also can be found on the Red Cross website, which also includes details on how to volunteer or make donations.
TCU Student Emergency Fund
According to TCU, more than 40 students at the university’s Burnett School of Medicine live at The Cooper, which is across Rosedale Street from the school’s Arnold Hall.
TCU is raising money through an emergency fund to help those students.
“Our affected students need immediate support as they face the challenges of temporary relocation, and replenishment of household items, clothing, and more,” TCU officials wrote on a fundraising website. “Your gift to the Student Emergency Fund will move through an established process of oversight and equitable distribution to those in need.”
Donations of items and cash
St. Andrew Catholic Church also is accepting donations to help the residents. The church said donations can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Friday, June 27, at Luxia River East, 336 Oakhurst Scenic Drive in Fort Worth.
The most-needed items include toiletries, clothing (all sizes), blankets, school supplies, food and drinks, medical supplies, and phone chargers. Cash donations also will be accepted on site, the church said in a Facebook post.
This story was originally published June 25, 2025 at 12:23 PM.
