SantaAccountants

For 35 years, Fort Worth CPAs have embodied the true spirit of Christmas, bringing joy and hope to local families. In 2024, Santaccountants will spread holiday cheer to children in the daycare program at the Center for Transforming Lives, YMCA, and students in Como at HOPE Farm and Ruth’s Place in Granbury.

These children face real challenges—some are homeless, others live below the poverty line, and many navigate difficult socio-economic circumstances. Through Santaccountants, every child receives a new outfit and a toy, ensuring they feel the magic of the season.

Learn more about the lives we’re impacting below.

🎄 2024 Elf Registration is now closed, but there’s still a way to get involved! Join us on December 3rd at HOPE Farm to help sort and pack gifts for the kids. 🎁

If you’d like to support, financial donations are also welcome! These funds help us shop for kids who enroll after the deadline, and any remaining funds are given to our partner agencies or used to purchase items that advance their mission. Thank you for helping us make a difference! ❤️

Elf Instructions

Questions? Reach out to
Molly Hunter txcpafw@gmail.com

Volunteer December 3 to help check in gifts from the elves!

2023 Santaccountants by the numbers

1819 Gifts distributed
650 Tags for kids distributed
35 Firms participating

Packaged gifts are delivered to our partners by Firefighting's Finest. We are grateful for their continued support and sponsorship!

Contributions to Santaccountants are NOT deductible for federal income tax purposes as charitable contributions. TXCPA Fort Worth is a 501(c)(6) organization.

Checks made out to TXCPA Fort Worth can be mailed to

TXCPA Fort Worth
ATTN: Stephanie King
14131 Midway Rd., Suite 850, Addison, Texas 75001

Center for Transforming Lives

For 110 years, the organization now known as the Center for Transforming Lives (CTL) has provided anti-poverty programs for women and children in Tarrant County. It was founded in 1907 as the first YWCA™ in Texas serving as a boarding house for poor women, expanded to include child care for working mothers in the 1930s, and in 2015 changed its name from the YWCA Fort Worth & Tarrant County to the Center for Transforming Lives to more clearly articulate its mission.

Today, the Center for Transforming Lives helps homeless and impoverished women, children, and families move from poverty to independence through:

Homeless services – an emergency shelter for women and housing assistance for families.
Early Childhood Development – providing free or subsidized early childhood education to impoverished and homeless families.
Financial Empowerment Services – individual financial coaching and other programs to promote financial self-sufficiency.

Ruth's Place

The children at Ruth's Place in Granbury are part of a community-focused outreach program that provides critical healthcare and social services to uninsured families in Hood County. The center offers pediatric care, after-school programs, and additional support services, such as parenting classes and access to a weekly food pantry. Many of the children come from households facing economic challenges, and the center serves as a vital resource for ensuring their health, education, and well-being.

These programs not only meet their immediate needs but also aim to foster stability and growth, helping kids thrive despite socioeconomic hardship.

HOPE Farm

HOPE Farm’s programs focus on the pressing issues youth face today. The goal is two-fold: to offer positive alternatives to delinquent and gang-related activity and to plant seeds for enriched and empowered lives. HOPE Farm is accomplishing this by providing positive role models in a structured holistic program. Since 1989, HOPE Farm has served over 250 at-risk boys and moms in Fort Worth, breaking the cycle of fatherless families.

YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth

The preschool participants at the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth come from diverse backgrounds, benefiting from a nurturing environment that supports their growth through structured programs. The YMCA offers early childhood education that emphasizes social, emotional, and academic development to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond. Programs are designed to encourage creativity, learning through play, and healthy routines, ensuring that each child feels supported.

The YMCA also provides financial assistance to families in need, ensuring that children from varying socio-economic circumstances, including those facing challenges like homelessness or financial hardship, have access to high-quality education and care. This commitment helps foster inclusion and community support for all participating children.