Working with COACT since its inception has been a transformative experience for me professionally and personally. Jesse and the COACT team have an incredible ability to bring together people from diverse backgrounds, fostering collaboration and creating something truly impactful in Southeast Fort Worth.  CoACT has been instrumental in supporting our community, particularly the farmers, by removing barriers related to zoning requirements, and other obstacles. This allows the farmers to focus on what really matters: farming and cultivating our community.  Whenever I need to connect with someone doing honest, impactful work in Fort Worth, I know I can count on COACT. They are a trusted partner who consistently convenes and connects the right people.  Their leadership in projects like Grow Southeast and Mindful Market has been invaluable, and its been a pleasure working closely with them. If in five years we are accomplishing even half of what we have achieved together in the last five years, I am incredibly excited about the future. COACT is not just an organization; they area cornerstone of our community’s growth and resilience.
 
Brenda Patton | Director, Policy | Community Hope at Texas Health Resources