Nonprofit

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Amplify Austin fundraiser to kick off on Wednesday

Friday, February 24, 2023
Amplify Austin is about to kick off again, shining a light on the nonprofit organizations that need support this year.  The annual Central Texas event is a 24-hour call to fundraise, publicized by nonprofit I Live Here, I Give Here for more than 10 years. This year’s event will start at 6 p.m.
Future homes at Brookwood in Georgetown’s new residential facility, Grace Place, are under construction. (Courtesy BiG)

Future homes at Brookwood in Georgetown’s new residential facility, Grace Place, are under construction. (Courtesy BiG)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

New BiG residential community takes shape in Weir

Linda Dwyer
Friday, February 17, 2023
Construction is underway at Grace Place, the new residential community that will serve Brookwood in Georgetown.  BiG is a nonprofit vocational community where adults with special needs learn to become artisans, bakers, card makers, jewelry makers and more.
Kiwanis Club of Sun City members and guests attended a pancake breakfast February 4 at Applebee’s in Georgetown. (Courtesy Kiwanis Club of Sun City)

Kiwanis Club of Sun City members and guests attended a pancake breakfast February 4 at Applebee’s in Georgetown. (Courtesy Kiwanis Club of Sun City)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Kiwanis Club of Sun City holds Pancake Breakfast for Key Club

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Kiwanis Club of Sun City members and guests attended a pancake breakfast February 4 at Applebee’s in Georgetown. The event supports one of Kiwanis’ main projects: key clubs for high school students in Georgetown and Jarrell.
ROCK is a Georgetown nonprofit organization providing equine-assisted services to people with physical, cognitive and emotional challenges living throughout Central Texas since 2011.

ROCK is a Georgetown nonprofit organization providing equine-assisted services to people with physical, cognitive and emotional challenges living throughout Central Texas since 2011.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

ROCK to throw March 1 kick off event for Amplify Austin fundraiser

Brigid Cooley
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Georgetown nonprofit organization ROCK, Ride On Center for Kids, is hosting a kickoff party and fundraiser for Amplify Austin Day 2023. The family-friendly event takes place 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, at Tejas Meat Supply, 101 East Seventh Street.
Group members install a toilet at a house that needed repairs. This is one of many tasks Georgetown Helpers is capable of completing. (Courtesy Georgetown Helpers)

Group members install a toilet at a house that needed repairs. This is one of many tasks Georgetown Helpers is capable of completing. (Courtesy Georgetown Helpers)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Georgetown nonprofit wants to lend a helping hand

Kate St. Clair
Saturday, February 4, 2023
Volunteers with nonprofit group Georgetown Helpers set out with one goal in mind — put their skills to use for the good of the community.  The group performs home maintenance tasks and repair services that range from a few hours to two days.
Post Chaplain Michael Meccia opens the Four Chaplains Memorial Service held January 21. On the table in front of the podium are photos of the four chaplains being remembered, Lieutenants George L. Fox, Alexander D. Goode, John P. Washington and Clark V. Poling.

Post Chaplain Michael Meccia opens the Four Chaplains Memorial Service held January 21. On the table in front of the podium are photos of the four chaplains being remembered, Lieutenants George L. Fox, Alexander D. Goode, John P. Washington and Clark V. Poling.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

American Legion Post 174 conducts Four Chaplains Memorial Service

News Staff
Sunday, January 29, 2023
American Legion Post 174 held a Four Chaplains Memorial Service on Saturday, January 21, prior to their quarterly fellowship breakfast. Post Chaplain Michael Meccia organized the event.  The Four Chaplains were aboard the S.S. Dorchester headed to Greenland during World War II.
Sun City resident Judi Stanfield entertains guests during the Camille’s Memory Café Christmas party December 16 at Georgetown Public Library. (Photos by Brad Stutzman)

Sun City resident Judi Stanfield entertains guests during the Camille’s Memory Café Christmas party December 16 at Georgetown Public Library. (Photos by Brad Stutzman)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

A Gift of Time hosts holiday party at library

Brad Stutzman
Saturday, December 24, 2022
Songs, decorations and colorful costumes abounded when A Gift of Time Georgetown hosted its fourth live Camille’s Memory Café program at Georgetown Public Library.
ERIN KILTZ

ERIN KILTZ

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Erin Kiltz steps down from BiG helm

Kate St. Clair
Saturday, December 24, 2022
Brookwood in Georgetown announced earlier this week that their founder, Erin Kiltz, will be handing the reins of executive director over to longtime BiG employee Luke Ellis.  Ms.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Holiday Meals Delivered in desperate need of volunteers this Christmas

Monday, December 19, 2022
A yearly Georgetown Christmas tradition will deliver meals to people in need again on December 25.  Holiday Meals Delivered has been bringing a hot Christmas morning meal to families in need for 23 years. The effort is headed up by Beth Jenkins, owner of Pilot’s Choice in Georgetown.
Subscribe to