Born and raised in Southern California, Cindy Tosta moved to Fort Worth to be near her son and his family. The friendliness of the people she met in Texas made her transition easy, but something was still missing. Cindy yearned to be involved in her new community and as a former educator with “teaching in my soul,” she knew she wanted to work with kids. An internet search for volunteer opportunities introduced this former middle school English teacher to Fortress.
“When the opportunity presented itself, I was very excited,” Tosta said, and “when I came to Fortress for my interview with Miss Remy and saw the facility, I knew it was going to be a perfect match.”
Cindy is now a regular volunteer tutor in Fortress After School, where she meets weekly with a group of four elementary students. She describes the boys and girls she tutors as wonderful children who are sweet, polite and respectful.
But the tutoring sessions aren’t all work! Tosta says her students are “expert Connect Four players.”
“We do a little reading or a little math, but we always end our time together playing Connect Four. These four really keep me on my toes!”
When asked what she would tell someone considering volunteering at Fortress, Cindy said, “I would say, if you have a passion for helping children grow and reach their potential, Fortress is the place for you. The positive attitude that I see from the entire faculty assures me that the children who attend Fortress are in good hands.”
“I couldn’t ask for a better place to volunteer!”
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Want to learn more about volunteering at Fortress? Follow Cindy’s example and visit us online! You can also contact Fortress Volunteer Coordinator, Remy Bucknor at remy@fortressfw.org to find the perfect place for you to make a difference in the lives of kids and families in Historic Southside.