Nonprofits

Marissa Austin, left, wipes her tears as audience members donate to Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County during its Wine, Women and Shoes fundraiser, September 26. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Marissa Austin, left, wipes her tears as audience members donate to Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County during its Wine, Women and Shoes fundraiser, September 26. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

CASA’s Lega-sea: Wine, Women and Shoes fundraiser raises more than $340,000 for CASA Wilco

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, October 2, 2026
Embracing a nautical theme, the third annual Wine, Women and Shoes fundraiser generated more than $340,000 for Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County, proving it’s all-waves ferry fun when supporters are out and a-boat.
Amy Merida, executive director of the Central Texas Community Foundation, gives a speech during the luncheon at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Round Rock. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Amy Merida, executive director of the Central Texas Community Foundation, gives a speech during the luncheon at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Round Rock. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Community foundation champions nonprofits at Legacy Luncheon

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Susan Gregurek, director of the Jarrell Community Library and Resource Center, along with three other presenters, opened the Central Texas Community Foundation’s eighth annual Legacy Luncheon by sharing testimonials about how community giving has helped with each nonprofit's goals.
Isaiah 117 House of Williamson County location leader Tara Thornton (right) speaks with Judge Sarah Moore of the 512 District Court (left) during the Isaiah House first-year anniversary party, September 13. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Isaiah 117 House of Williamson County location leader Tara Thornton (right) speaks with Judge Sarah Moore of the 512 District Court (left) during the Isaiah House first-year anniversary party, September 13. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Foster care organization reflects on first year impact

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, September 21, 2026
After a year in operation, Isaiah 117 House of Williamson County’s location leader Tara Thornton said she is full of gratitude. “We are just blown away by the generosity of the community and the Lord providing through the people of our area,” she said.
Valentina Sanchez was among the volunteers helping unload more than 3,000 pumpkins at Georgetown First United Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon, October 8, 2025. The annual pumpkin patch includes 46,000 pounds of pumpkins from the Navajo Nation in New Mexico. Pumpkins are available from early October until Halloween. Photo by Andy Sharp

Valentina Sanchez was among the volunteers helping unload more than 3,000 pumpkins at Georgetown First United Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon, October 8, 2025. The annual pumpkin patch includes 46,000 pounds of pumpkins from the Navajo Nation in New Mexico. Pumpkins are available from early October until Halloween. Photo by Andy Sharp

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Fall activities guide: 110 events and activities to explore around Georgetown this fall and winter

News Staff
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Fall officially begins Tuesday, September 22, and while it’s still hot outside, the Georgetown area is a hotbed for autumn activities and festivals each year. This guide includes more than 100 events taking place from now until the end of the year.
The Baylor Scott & White Clinic on Williams Drive is raising funds for a new 3D mammography unit. (Sun Archive)

The Baylor Scott & White Clinic on Williams Drive is raising funds for a new 3D mammography unit. (Sun Archive)

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Georgetown resident donates $500,000 for breast cancer detection

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
In an effort to help Baylor Scott & White put in a new 3D mammography unit inside the Georgetown clinic at 4945 Williams Drive, Georgetown resident Therese Verdonk has given $500,000 to the nonprofit health system.
From left, Keith Parker, JISD Communities in Schools site coordinator; Evelyn DeJesus, JISD social worker; Jane Medema, Purl Elementary School counselor; Gloria Casso, Family Support Specialist at Mary Bailey Head Start; Carl Illig, executive director of the W.D. Kelley Foundation; and Shannon Illig, operations manager of the W.D. Kelley Foundation, at the check presentation on August 17. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

From left, Keith Parker, JISD Communities in Schools site coordinator; Evelyn DeJesus, JISD social worker; Jane Medema, Purl Elementary School counselor; Gloria Casso, Family Support Specialist at Mary Bailey Head Start; Carl Illig, executive director of the W.D. Kelley Foundation; and Shannon Illig, operations manager of the W.D. Kelley Foundation, at the check presentation on August 17. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Uplift Wilco receives $100,000 from W.D. Kelley Foundation

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
As school starts back up, children in Georgetown and Jarrell ISDs will head to class showing off their newest clothes and shoes. Some of the outfits came together thanks to vouchers from Uplift Wilco’s Ready for School program, which allows students to show up dressed for success.
The Williamson County Commissioners approved supporting four Williamson County nonprofits by giving $200,000 each during the July 14 meeting. From left are Commissioner Cynthia Long, County Judge Steve Snell, Commissioner Valerie Covey and Commissioner Russ Boles. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners approved supporting four Williamson County nonprofits by giving $200,000 each during the July 14 meeting. From left are Commissioner Cynthia Long, County Judge Steve Snell, Commissioner Valerie Covey and Commissioner Russ Boles. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Commissioners distribute $800,000 to Williamson County nonprofits

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, July 20, 2026
For the first meeting at the new county administration building, the Williamson County Commissioners Court allocated $800,000 to four nonprofits from its Community Recreation Fund on Tuesday, July 14.The four $200,000 donations came from fees collected at the Williamson County Landfill.
Chloe Harlow runs Chloe’s Pet Corral and raises money for animal nonprofits, including the Ride on Center for Kids. (Photo courtesy of ROCK)

Chloe Harlow runs Chloe’s Pet Corral and raises money for animal nonprofits, including the Ride on Center for Kids. (Photo courtesy of ROCK)

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Georgetown 14-year-old raises $1,000 for Ride on Center for Kids

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Chloe’s Pet Corral has been run by Chloe Harlow since she was in third grade and had a lesson about giving back to the community. Now 14, Chloe’s Pet Corral is not only an official nonprofit, but Chloe has raised $1,000 for the Ride on Center for Kids and also donated supplies for the animals.
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