Laretta Smith is the Director of the Apartment Outreach Ministry for WFW Center of Hope. She is responsible for assisting neighbors in the Las Vegas Trail community apartment complexes with rent and utilities, and ministering to/praying for those in need. Laretta brings valuable knowledge and expertise from her extensive community work in the LVT community.

Prior to joining West Fort Worth Center of Hope, Laretta was the Director of the Birchman Baptist “Corners of the Field” Food Pantry and Apartment Ministry. She helped organize the annual community outreach events such as: the Christmas Store, the Easter Egg Hunt, and the Summer Bash, which involved the local police force.

In addition, Laretta is a single mom of a young adult son and loves to try to embarrass him every chance she gets. She also enjoys watching crime and medical dramas in her down time. As a Colorado native, she is happiest during a cold, winter storm.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 833-WFW-HOPE x2

As the Camp Hope LVT Manager, Pamela Steward is responsible for the vision, strategy and implementation of each camp to reach children and families in the Las Vegas Trail community.

Pamela worked in ministry and nonprofit organizations throughout high school and college with her church and teaching violin to children. She enjoys working with children and has a desire to make a difference in the lives of others. This passion led her out of the corporate healthcare industry, and into volunteer work with her church and community.

In her spare time, Pam enjoys watching her daughter play volleyball, family movie nights, and reading historical fiction novels.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 833-WFW-HOPE x3

Juan's life experiences, coupled with multiple successful careers and a strong educational background, have aptly prepared him for the challenging role as the Director of the West Fort Worth Transformation Center.  Born in the beautiful island of Puerto Rico, he moved with his mother, a single parent, to New York City at the age of three. His experiences growing up in the "Big Apple" serve him well today, as he reaches out to assist the residents of the Las Vegas Trail area in overcoming some of the very same challenges that he faced growing up in an urban environment. 

Prior to joining West Fort Worth Center of Hope, Juan had successful careers in both the military and education.  After a successful career in education, Juan felt called to serve with Christian non-profit ministries, both as a volunteer and on staff with Prison Fellowship Ministries.  In his role with Prison Fellowship, he oversaw several major in-prison training programs and developed partnerships with churches, state and federal correctional agencies, and other non-profits to provide spiritual, educational, and vocational assistance to a host of men, women, and children affected by crime and incarceration. 

In his current position as the West Fort Worth Transformation Center Director, Juan brings all his talent and experience in program management and educational instruction to provide Las Vegas Trail residents with multiple career pathways and vocational training that will in turn lead to transformed lives, strong, resilient families, and a productive community. 

Juan holds a B. S. in Criminal Justice from Troy State University, a Master of Education (M. Ed.) in Educational Psychology from the University of Oklahoma, and a second M. Ed. in Educational Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington.

Email: [email protected]enterofhope.com

Phone: 833-WFW-HOPE x4