Each semester, Religious & Spiritual Life hosts care community groups that address some of the challenges that TCU students face. The subject of group discussion can vary by semester depending on what students want and need. To find out what is happening this semester, please email faith@tcu.edu

Some examples of Care Communities that we have hosted or currently host:

• Chat with a Chaplain: For undergraduate students desiring a space to talk about anything on their heart or mind as they journey through life at TCU.
• Discernment & Direction: For undergraduate students at a crossroads and trying to figure out their path forward.
• Grad Group: For graduate students looking for a place to connect and find support.
• Grief Group: For undergraduate students struggling with grief and loss in their life.

Options include:

• Food pantries are available for students living in Fort Worth experiencing food insecurity. Please see the Tarrant Area Food Bank for a list of nearby food pantries.
• Students eligible for work study or students who work at least 20 hours a week may be eligible for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Benefits. To read more about this possibility, please see: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/handbooks/texas-works-handbook/b-410-students-higher-education
• Free Food right next to campus can be found at University Baptist Church. Please see the flyer below for more information.

The Rob Rhodes Student Support Fund was established in memory of Professor of Professional Practice Dr. Robert Rhodes who taught business law in the Management & Leadership department in the Neeley School of Business from August 1984 until his death in 2020.  Dr. Rhodes had a heart for students, as evidenced by the numerous teaching nominations and awards he received.  His academic contributions and his impact on students, colleagues, and TCU will never be forgotten, and the Fund that now bears his name will help ensure that his legacy of support will continue.

The Rob Rhodes Student Support Fund exists to provide financial support to currently enrolled TCU students during moments of grief and/or crisis.  TCU students can apply to the Fund by emailing faith@tcu.edu and explaining their need for assistance.  A Chaplain from the Office of Religious & Spiritual Life will then contact the student to find a time to meet with them to provide spiritual support.

Those wishing to make a financial gift to the Rob Rhodes Student Support Fund may do so by clicking on the following link:
https://advancement.tcu.edu/new/give/rob-rhodes-student

If you would like to speak with a chaplain you’re already working with for spiritual or pastoral care, please email that chaplain directly to set up a  meeting. Our chaplaincy staff list can be found here. For new appointments, email faith@tcu.edu or call our office at 817-257-7830. Our phones are monitored Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm Central Time. Voicemail messages left before 5pm CST will be returned on the same business day. Voicemail messages left after 5pm will be returned the next business day.  In the event of a crisis please contact the TCU counseling help line at 817-257-7233 or campus Police at 817-257-7777.