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From left to right, Chairman of the Central Texas Community Foundation Luke Cochran, Texas Baptist Children's Home President Debbie Rippstein, Ron Martin of Emerson Technologies, volunteer of the year Hollis Bone and Executive Director of CTXCF Amy Merida take a photo at the 2024 CTXCF Legacy Luncheon in Kalahari Resort and Conventions on September 4. Photo courtesy of Central Texas Community Foundation.

From left to right, Chairman of the Central Texas Community Foundation Luke Cochran, Texas Baptist Children's Home President Debbie Rippstein, Ron Martin of Emerson Technologies, volunteer of the year Hollis Bone and Executive Director of CTXCF Amy Merida take a photo at the 2024 CTXCF Legacy Luncheon in Kalahari Resort and Conventions on September 4. Photo courtesy of Central Texas Community Foundation.

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Williamson County foundation honors nonprofits, volunteers at awards lunch

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, September 9, 2024
 The Texas Baptist Children's Home received the 2024 Impact Award September 4 during the Central Texas Community Foundation’s sixth annual Legacy Luncheon. Formerly the Greater Round Rock Community Foundation, Central Texas Community Foundation’s mission is to spark philanthropic giving.

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City considers postponing annual grants to nonprofits

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
After being presented with recommendations for the city’s annual Strategic Partnerships for Community Services Grant Award for local nonprofits during its August 28 workshop, Georgetown City Council agreed the program should be reevaluated to make sure it is its most effective in providing money to...

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Shop for holiday gifts, check out car show at WHO fundraiser

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Women Helping Others will host a free car show fundraiser in October for Hounds for Heroes to help train dogs for first responders and veterans. WHO plans to have 200 vehicles from all classes and a Holiday Bazaar. The show will take place on October 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Nonprofits partner to help feed Georgetown community

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, June 21, 2024
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

Abbey Archer
Friday, April 26, 2024
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.

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ROCK passes donation goal at Barn Dance

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
 - 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.

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Amplify Wilco boosts fundraising opportunities for local nonprofits

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, February 26, 2024
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.

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Nonprofit fundraising day expands with Williamson County event

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Since 2007, the organization I Live Here I Give Here has worked with Central Texans to give back to their communities and the nonprofits that serve them. Their titular event, Amplify Austin Day, is expanding into Williamson County, with the new event, Amplify Wilco.
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