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Updated · fortworthbusiness.com · Jul 9
Presbyterian Night Shelter Names 3 Executives to Expand UpSpire, Launch Greater Good Collective
Updated
Updated · fortworthbusiness.com · Jul 9

Presbyterian Night Shelter Names 3 Executives to Expand UpSpire, Launch Greater Good Collective

1 articles · Updated · fortworthbusiness.com · Jul 9

Summary

  • Three executive appointments will steer Presbyterian Night Shelter’s next growth phase, with new roles aimed at expanding UpSpire and preparing the Greater Good Collective for a later-2026 opening.
  • Barbara Clark-Galupi joins as chief growth and strategic initiatives officer to win new business for UpSpire and WOODWORKS by UpSpire while developing the women-and-mothers-focused Greater Good Collective.
  • Daryl R. Davis II was elevated to chief workforce and enterprise officer after more than a decade with the organization, adding oversight of UpSpire growth to workforce programs linking homeless clients to long-term jobs.
  • Brenda Shuttlesworth becomes chief philanthropy officer to lead fundraising and donor engagement as the shelter broadens housing, shelter and employment services.
  • Since 1984, the Fort Worth-based nonprofit says it serves about 90% of Tarrant County’s homeless population and is using social enterprises to create income, training and permanent exits from homelessness.

Insights

As a charity builds a $10M business, how does it balance making a profit with its mission to serve the homeless?
Can a new coffee shop and thrift store truly provide women a stable pathway out of homelessness?