Nonprofits hit Square for Amplify Wilco launch

  • Stationed in front of the Williamson County Sun’s office were A Gift of Time’s Carolina Umana, Executive Director Becky Folta-May and Mary Odom. The nonprofit gave out candy and had small activities for guests who stopped by to learn about their mission: serving those with mild to moderate dementia and their family members by providing respite opportunities, support and resources in Georgetown. For more information about A Gift of Time, contact Folta-May at 512-489-0160 or becky@agiftoftimegeorgetown.org.
    Stationed in front of the Williamson County Sun’s office were A Gift of Time’s Carolina Umana, Executive Director Becky Folta-May and Mary Odom. The nonprofit gave out candy and had small activities for guests who stopped by to learn about their mission: serving those with mild to moderate dementia and their family members by providing respite opportunities, support and resources in Georgetown. For more information about A Gift of Time, contact Folta-May at 512-489-0160 or becky@agiftoftimegeorgetown.org.
  • The Caring Place’s Hana Horick and Rita Turner pose in their super capes and with a can of green beans, representing the nonprofit’s food program. The Caring Place also provides rent, mortgage and utility assistance; clothing, housewares and furniture; laundry services; medical and transportation assistance; elder care; and case management help. Learn more at www.caringplacetx.org.
    The Caring Place’s Hana Horick and Rita Turner pose in their super capes and with a can of green beans, representing the nonprofit’s food program. The Caring Place also provides rent, mortgage and utility assistance; clothing, housewares and furniture; laundry services; medical and transportation assistance; elder care; and case management help. Learn more at www.caringplacetx.org.
  • Laura Adham, manager of The Vera Gallery, left, hosted Assistance League Georgetown Area’s Yvonne Woodburn, VP of Resources Melissa Gould and President Marylun Kounnas. The Assistance League is a volunteer-driven nonprofit 501 serving the unmet needs of area Wilco schools and students, as well as area community crises needs. Learn more at www.assistanceleague.org/georgetown-area.
    Laura Adham, manager of The Vera Gallery, left, hosted Assistance League Georgetown Area’s Yvonne Woodburn, VP of Resources Melissa Gould and President Marylun Kounnas. The Assistance League is a volunteer-driven nonprofit 501 serving the unmet needs of area Wilco schools and students, as well as area community crises needs. Learn more at www.assistanceleague.org/georgetown-area.
  • Erika Spies, founder of The Brooklynn Miller Foundation, spoke to visitors about the nonprofit’s goal of bringing joy to children facing cancer through personalized gifts and support programs. Go to https://bmillerfoundation.org for more info.
    Erika Spies, founder of The Brooklynn Miller Foundation, spoke to visitors about the nonprofit’s goal of bringing joy to children facing cancer through personalized gifts and support programs. Go to https://bmillerfoundation.org for more info.
  • Advocating for TheKey2Free were, from left, Co-Founder and CEO Amy Davis, Co-Founder and Executive Director Teri Jansen and Residential Service Director Sixmarie Martinez. TheKey2Free is a ministry nonprofit located in Georgetown that serves adult women who have been victims of sexual exploitation and sex trafficking. Learn more at www.thekey2free.org.
    Advocating for TheKey2Free were, from left, Co-Founder and CEO Amy Davis, Co-Founder and Executive Director Teri Jansen and Residential Service Director Sixmarie Martinez. TheKey2Free is a ministry nonprofit located in Georgetown that serves adult women who have been victims of sexual exploitation and sex trafficking. Learn more at www.thekey2free.org.
  • Representing The Locker, from left, were Ashley Fraser and Karen Crosby. The nonprofit educates and empowers youth, through Service Learning, to meet the needs of their community. Visit www.thelocker.info to learn more.
    Representing The Locker, from left, were Ashley Fraser and Karen Crosby. The nonprofit educates and empowers youth, through Service Learning, to meet the needs of their community. Visit www.thelocker.info to learn more.
  • Chaparral Women’s Club is a civic organization that provides grants to Wilco nonprofits and scholarships to women pursuing higher education. Representing the nonprofit, from left, were Ashley Ruiz, Cathy Hunter, Lindsay Shappee, Jackie Lee, Margie Graff and Jenn Lopatowski. Visit www.wilcochaps.org for info.
    Chaparral Women’s Club is a civic organization that provides grants to Wilco nonprofits and scholarships to women pursuing higher education. Representing the nonprofit, from left, were Ashley Ruiz, Cathy Hunter, Lindsay Shappee, Jackie Lee, Margie Graff and Jenn Lopatowski. Visit www.wilcochaps.org for info.

    Amplify Wilco — the annual day of giving organized by Central Texas nonprofit I Live Here I Give Here — launched Wednesday evening, with nonprofits lining up along the Square in downtown Georgetown. On March 4 at 6 p.m. until 6 p.m. on March 5, donors could contribute $5 or more at www.amplifyatx.org/info/amplifywilco  to a cause that represent one of 19 different categories like animals, children, veterans, the environment, racial equity and more. 
     

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