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Fort Worth Resource Council for Youth Receives Donation

The Fort Worth Resource Council for Youth (FWRCY) recently accepted a $125 donation in gift cards from employees at BBVA Compass Bank branches in Fort Worth. The FWRCY is the non-profit that supports the youth at Willoughby House and the youth on parole in Tarrant County. Pictured from left to right: Heidi Howard and Maria Lopez of BBVA Compass, Warner Filley and Carol Kenel with the FWRCY and Stephanie Henderson, who is with both BBVA and the FWRCY. Stephanie made the donation possible!

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