Nonprofit

Nonprofits partner to help feed Georgetown community

The annual partnership fundraiser between Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties Meals on Wheels program and Sun City’s Women Helping Others is aiming to raise $100,000 this year to benefit the Madella Hilliard Senior Center on Eighth Street.
During her cancer treatment, Brooklynn Miller sits with a gift bag before giving it to a nurse at Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin.

During her cancer treatment, Brooklynn Miller sits with a gift bag before giving it to a nurse at Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin.

The Brooklynn Miller Foundation gathers gifts for childhood cancer patients

Williamson County resident Erika Spies founded The Brooklynn Miller Foundation to honor her daughter, Brooklynn, who passed away last October after battling osteosarcoma, an aggressive type of bone cancer.
ROCK Founder and CEO Dr. Nancy Krenek gives a speech at the 18th annual Barn Dance on Saturday, April 6.

ROCK Founder and CEO Dr. Nancy Krenek gives a speech at the 18th annual Barn Dance on Saturday, April 6.

ROCK passes donation goal at Barn Dance

 - Phots by Nalani Nuylan   Ride Along Center for Kids surpassed its donation goal during the Saddle Up portion of the 18th annual Barn Dance, Saturday, April 6.    With an initial goal of $125,000, Saddle Up donors raised over $151,000. Funds will go to facility operations and supplies.
I Live Here I Give Here’s Executive Director Piper Stege Nelson, center, stands with the Williamson County Commissioner's Court after reading the proclamation making March 6-7 Amplify Wilco Days during the February 27 court meeting. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

I Live Here I Give Here’s Executive Director Piper Stege Nelson, center, stands with the Williamson County Commissioner's Court after reading the proclamation making March 6-7 Amplify Wilco Days during the February 27 court meeting. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Amplify Wilco boosts fundraising opportunities for local nonprofits

I Live Here I Give Here will have its first Amplify Wilco Day in tandem with Amplify Austin Day March 6-7. The event is set to benefit 65 nonprofits in Williamson County. According to the press release, it could contribute an estimated 10 percent of the year’s nonprofit participation.
12-year-old Arjun Sharda gives a speech at DeveloperWeek Cloud X Conference in San Mateo, California in August. Photo courtesy Arjun Sharda.

12-year-old Arjun Sharda gives a speech at DeveloperWeek Cloud X Conference in San Mateo, California in August. Photo courtesy Arjun Sharda.

Round Rock student, programmer starts nonprofit to better the world

Tech entrepreneur, inventor, speaker, author and, most recently, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founder — 12-year-old Arjun Sharda of Round Rock has it all and he’s just getting started.
CASA of Williamson County office staff poses for a holiday photo. From left to right font is James Arrington and Marissa Austin. In the back row, Bethany Lopez, Natalie De La Torre, Trish Garrett, and Wendy McRae.  Photo courtesy of Tina Clary.

CASA of Williamson County office staff poses for a holiday photo. From left to right font is James Arrington and Marissa Austin. In the back row, Bethany Lopez, Natalie De La Torre, Trish Garrett, and Wendy McRae. Photo courtesy of Tina Clary.

$20,000 awarded to CASA of Williamson County

Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County received a $20,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation to assist in program growth.   CASA Wilco plans to use these funds to help fund an additional Advocate Supervisor position, according to a news release.
Maria Combes, 16, sits on a picnic table she constructed for her American Heritage Girl Stars and Stripes Award. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Morgan.

Maria Combes, 16, sits on a picnic table she constructed for her American Heritage Girl Stars and Stripes Award. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Morgan.

She earned her Stripes

Williamson County 16-year-old Maria Combes completed her service project for the Stars and Stripes Award for the American Heritage Girls. The Stars and Stripes Award is the highest recognition in the organization.