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From left, Tiowa Collier, Mommie Support Network administrative assistant, Dahlia Gonzales, Georgetown Housing Authority services coordinator, mother Jami Littleton, Alicea Jones, Mommie Support Network executive director and founder, mother Sara MacDonald and mother Andrea Fallas-Nunez. Photos courtesy Mommie Support Network

From left, Tiowa Collier, Mommie Support Network administrative assistant, Dahlia Gonzales, Georgetown Housing Authority services coordinator, mother Jami Littleton, Alicea Jones, Mommie Support Network executive director and founder, mother Sara MacDonald and mother Andrea Fallas-Nunez. Photos courtesy Mommie Support Network

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Georgetown nonprofit provides social support to single mothers

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Without social support, it is easy to feel hopeless and alone as a single mother. Mommie Support Network is a Georgetown-based nonprofit that aims to empower low-income, single mothers by providing them with a supportive community.
Volunteers and staff from A Gift of Time help Camille’s Memory Café participants build bird feeders May 19 on a deck outside Georgetown Public Library.

Volunteers and staff from A Gift of Time help Camille’s Memory Café participants build bird feeders May 19 on a deck outside Georgetown Public Library.

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A Gift of Time needs more volunteers for respite program starting June 7

Brad Stutzman
Thursday, June 1, 2023
A Gift of Time Georgetown is ready for a Wednesday, June 7, launch of its respite program at St. John’s United Methodist Church. But more volunteers are needed, in order to open the program up for more participants.
The Caring Place accepts donations for its thrift shop at 2000 Railroad Avenue in Georgetown. Photo courtesy The Caring Place

The Caring Place accepts donations for its thrift shop at 2000 Railroad Avenue in Georgetown. Photo courtesy The Caring Place

The Caring Place expands donation hours

Kate St. Clair
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The Caring Place will be offering expanded hours going into summer for its donations drive through, located at 2000 Railroad Avenue. Drop off will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday to match the nonprofit’s thrift store hours.
14-year-old Violet Willenberg is with her mom Lilly Willenberg, left, as she tries on formal dresses at Cinderella's Closet on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Violet is attending a formal event at her school in Bastrop next month. Photos by Andy Sharp

14-year-old Violet Willenberg is with her mom Lilly Willenberg, left, as she tries on formal dresses at Cinderella's Closet on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Violet is attending a formal event at her school in Bastrop next month. Photos by Andy Sharp

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Cinderella’s Closet fundraiser brings in over $13,000 for Taylor nonprofit

Andy Sharp
Saturday, April 29, 2023
A Magical Spring Affair, the fundraiser and craft show hosted by Cinderella’s Closet last weekend in Taylor, brought in over $13,000, according to founder Patrice Dempsey. Funding will be used toward operational costs and improvements for the nonprofit.

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Fly fishing program to benefit veterans in Georgetown

Kate St. Clair
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
David Perez, a member of Georgetown’s American Legion Post 174, hopes to bring a new kind of support system to the city’s disabled veterans with fly fishing. Mr. Perez left military service in 2017 and joined the national program in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the following year.

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AAUW raises $2,100 from Style Show

Kate St. Clair
Monday, April 10, 2023
The Georgetown Branch of American Association of University Women returned with their annual Style Show and Silent Auction March 25. The event featured lunch and a silent auction of gently used purses filled with mystery items like jewelry and wine, all donated from local businesses.
ROCK held its annual Barn Dance this past weekend. Photos by Ron Parks

ROCK held its annual Barn Dance this past weekend. Photos by Ron Parks

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Over 800 celebrate ROCK at Barn Dance

Kate St. Clair
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Ride on Center for Kids saw record turnout for the nonprofit’s annual Barn Dance this past Saturday, April 1. The equine-assisted therapy center estimated over 800 guests for the night of dinner, dancing and entertainment, and welcomed a packed house.
From left, Jim Holden, post quartermaster; Rita Turner, community engagement manager – The Caring Place; Abran Yates, post senior vice commander; Ray Sanchez, post adjutant; Frank Espinosa, Jr., post webmaster; Reggie Brockwell, post member; and Ginna O’Connor, The Caring Place executive director.

From left, Jim Holden, post quartermaster; Rita Turner, community engagement manager – The Caring Place; Abran Yates, post senior vice commander; Ray Sanchez, post adjutant; Frank Espinosa, Jr., post webmaster; Reggie Brockwell, post member; and Ginna O’Connor, The Caring Place executive director.

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VFW Post 8587 makes $5,000 donation to The Caring Place

News Staff
Monday, April 3, 2023
During the most recent Amplify Austin fundraiser in early March, Georgetown’s VFW Post 8587 made its largest contribution to date to The Caring Place in the amount of $5,000.
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