Fortress is Available for Event Rentals!

Perfect for meetings, classes, parties, or reunions

Rental Rates:

$75/hour

  • Use of the The Keep (multi-purpose event space), Cafeteria, Reception Area, bathrooms, and parking lots*.

  • Minimum: 2 hours. Maximum is up to the discretion of the Facilities Coordinator.

  • No rentals will be allowed in the Parent Room/Community Pantry, or any areas beyond the Office Suite Door and the Classroom Corridor doors.

  • Rental Rate includes tables, chairs, stage, and Cafeteria countertop.

  • Tenant is responsible for set-up and tear-down of tables and chairs, plus cleaning of rental space including wiping down all tables, chairs, and any cafeteria/kitchen surfaces used, sweeping and spot-mopping, and taking out trash. A $200 refundable cash deposit is required in the event that these tasks are not completed.

    *West parking lot is reserved for use by Our Mother of Mercy Church on Saturdays from 4:00pm-6:00pm.

    *Fortress is not available on Sundays before 1:00pm, or during regular program hours (M-Th, 7:30 am-6:00pm).

optional Fees

  • If Kitchen and/or Serving Line is to be included in the rental, tenants must schedule a 20-minute walk-through/basic training with our Kitchen Coordinator or Facilities Coordinator the week prior to the rental date. Minimum: 2 hours @$30/hour

  • Fortress’s AV equipment (WiFi, wall-mounted TVs, speakers, microphones, and sound system) may be used for an additional fee of $50 and will be set up and torn down by the scheduled Fortress staff member.

  • $200 flat fee if the Tenant wants Fortress to clean tables and chairs, tear down tables and chairs, sweep, mop, and carry out trash after their event.

  • $10 per table if Tenant wants Fortress to set-up tables and provide black tablecloths.

  • Interested in having our kitchen cater your event? Fill out the form and let’s talk!

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Use of Fortress equipment:

  • Tenants must provide their own décor, serving items, and consumables. Under no circumstances may Fortress’s supplies be borrowed or used.

  • Fortress ‘s cafeteria service line, hot and cold wells, and prep areas may only be used if the Kitchen is included in the rental agreement.

  • Fortress’s kitchen equipment (utensils, pots and pans, gas stove, griddle, and oven, and dishwasher) are not available for rentals.

  • Playground supplies such as balls and trikes are not available for rental.

Rental Times:

Rental dates are subject to availability

Fortress’s facilities may not be rented during any of its scheduled program hours or special events, unless a special exception is made by the Executive Director.
For more information contact Royleesha Mills at: royleesha@fortressfw.org or Call (817) 335-1007 ext 112