1. Make a clear and luminous statement that “We are an integral part of a compassionate metroplex,” “We are a compassionate city.”

2. Encourage and support Community Conversations / Dialogue designed to raise awareness about the benefits of compassionate action.

3. Encourage and support businesses, schools and other organizations to become Charter of Compassion Partners.

4. Encourage and support cities and towns of all sizes to become Compassionate Cities.

Fort Worth, Texas became the first DFW metroplex city mayor/council to sign the Charter for Compassion by resolution and become “Compassionate Fort Worth” on August 5, 2014. Compassionate DFW hosted DFW metroplex city officials at a luncheon November 12, 2014 at the Dallas Country Club and presented Fort Worth’s Mayor Betsy Price with the first Compassionate DFW Challenge Coin.

For more information on Fort Worth’s Charter for Compassion efforts contact the Reverend Tim Woody, Chairperson, Fort Worth Stewardship Committee at tim@timwoody.com. Visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CompassionateFortWorth.

On April 20, 2015, Richardson, Texas, became the second DFW area city to affirm the Charter for Compassion. Interestingly the city’s affirmation came through its many community organizations that have affirmed the Charter. Mr. Don Magner, Assistant City Manager, presented the Charter and its history to Richardson’s Mayor and City Council, supported by Charter partners Richardson Interfaith Alliance (RIA) and Helping Agencies that Serve Richardson (HASR). Mayor Maczka and Mayor ProTem Bob Townsend then received from Compassionate DFW a “May We Pass the Torch of Compassion” Challenge Coin, designating Richardson, Texas “Compassionate Richardson.”

For more information on Richardson’s Charter for Compassion efforts, contact Mr. Don Magner at don.magner@cor.gov.

On July 27, 2017, Compassionate DFW received a letter from the City of Dallas, Office of the Mayor. On behalf of the Dallas City Council, Mayor Rawlings expressed gratitude for the work of Compassionate DFW in fostering the Charter for Compassion and cultivating the value of compassion and compassionate action in all that we do as community. He stated further that the city considers it a partner, thus becoming “Compassionate Dallas,” and stands by to support the organization’s efforts in the metroplex area.

For more information on Dallas’ Charter for Compassion efforts, contact Ms. Vana Hammond, Chief of Community Relations, at vana.hammond@dallascityhall.com.