Discover refreshing, nonpartisan<\/strong> reporting on stories happening in your backyard.<\/p>\n Women working at The Worthy Co. develop workplace confidence, gain practical skills and experience a safe and supportive community. The organization\u2019s enrichment program also supports personal and professional development. Participants engage in activities like trauma-informed yoga, nutrition classes, and reading survivor-led materials, fostering growth in all aspects of their lives.<\/p>\n Ice said her proudest moments are seeing team members recover and thrive, from the woman who was able to save enough salary to buy herself a car, to the artisan who worked her way up to a management position at the store and now works as a recovery-support specialist.<\/p>\n \u2018The joy of watching Mary save enough for her daughter\u2019s braces and tell me, \u2018I finally feel like a good mom,\u2019 \u2013 the impact of that is hard to describe,\u2019 Ice said.<\/p>\n The Worthy Co. chose JPMorganChase to be its bank because of its commitment to supporting social enterprises, Ice said.<\/p>\n \u201cFrom the beginning, Chase understood our unique business model. Our bankers recognized that we weren\u2019t just focused on bottom-line profitability, but on creating sustainable impact through business operations, and they offered financial solutions tailored to this dual mission,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n \u201cJPMorganChase also has been instrumental in our growth by actively advocating for our mission within the broader business community. They\u2019ve promoted our products at local events and created meaningful connections with potential partners that might otherwise have been inaccessible to us,\u201d Ice said. \u201cThese introductions have opened doors to exciting potential opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n The Worthy Co. has defied the steep odds facing most small businesses, especially during the extreme challenges of the pandemic lockdown.<\/p>\n \u201cIn the six years since it opened its doors, the impact of The Worthy Co. on the Fort Worth community has been profound,\u201d said Angie Dinh, a business relationship manager at Chase. \u201cIt has provided survivors with pathways to independence while creating high-quality products that its customers love.\u201d<\/p>\n Tired of shouting? Help us bring facts into focus.<\/strong><\/p>\n There\u2019s no shortage of opinions out there, but facts are harder to come by. At the Fort Worth Report, we deliver local reporting grounded in truth so that you can make informed decisions for yourself and your community.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n\tRelated\n<\/p>\n Fort Worth Report is certified by the Journalism Trust Initiative<\/a> for adhering to standards for ethical journalism.<\/p>\n Republish This Story<\/p>\n
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