Nonprofits

David Mertink helps arrange plants for the Georgetown Garden Club’s offerings at Seventh and Main streets during the Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Although rules have changed for nonprofit booths at the 2026 Red Poppy Festival, the Georgetown Garden Club can still sell plants as a vendor selling products if they apply. (Sun Archive)

David Mertink helps arrange plants for the Georgetown Garden Club’s offerings at Seventh and Main streets during the Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Although rules have changed for nonprofit booths at the 2026 Red Poppy Festival, the Georgetown Garden Club can still sell plants as a vendor selling products if they apply. (Sun Archive)

Nonprofits excluded from Georgetown's Red Poppy Festival

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
The Red Poppy Festival each spring brings live music, food and vendor booths to downtown Georgetown. It especially brings people — tens of thousands — from across Georgetown and the Austin area. In 2026, booths will be assigned only to businesses and those selling goods.

Williamson Museum gets $5,000 grant from women’s group

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, December 12, 2025
Pam Carlson, President Seeds of Strength, Jackie Bradfute, Visitor Center Coordinator; Tim Todd, Board President; Danelle Houck, Executive Director; Jeremy Harper, Education and Community Outreach Coordinator; David Valdez, Board VP, Laura Packard, Founders’ Grant Chair.
From left, VP of Resource Development Linda Stephens, VP of Marketing Yvonne Woodburn, Southwestern Volunteer Holly Akers, and VP of Finance Deborah Thomas stand in the newly-decorated Assistance League Thrift Shop at 900 North Austin Avenue. The Assistance League supports causes including Operation School Bell — which provides clothing to students up to fifth grade — Georgetown ISD’s Bridges program, mentoring and reading programs in Jarrell and Florence ISDs, teacher funding and scholarships.

From left, VP of Resource Development Linda Stephens, VP of Marketing Yvonne Woodburn, Southwestern Volunteer Holly Akers, and VP of Finance Deborah Thomas stand in the newly-decorated Assistance League Thrift Shop at 900 North Austin Avenue. The Assistance League supports causes including Operation School Bell — which provides clothing to students up to fifth grade — Georgetown ISD’s Bridges program, mentoring and reading programs in Jarrell and Florence ISDs, teacher funding and scholarships.

Volunteer guide: Ways to give back this holiday season

Katherine Hamilton
Monday, November 24, 2025
Explore opportunities to help others in the Georgetown area. This guide lists area nonprofit organizations, service clubs and public groups that offer volunteer opportunities to residents or fundraisers that support the community.This list is not comprehensive.

One more opportunity to give in 2025

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that takes place the Tuesday immediately after Thanksgiving. The effort serves as many nonprofit organization’s last push to raise funds for the year, and one last time to make a tax-deductible donation before the year’s end.

ROCK announces keynote speaker for Cowgirl Brunch

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
The Ride of Center for Kids announced the featured speaker at its fourth annual Cowgirl Brunch will be Wen Zhang, an executive coach and founder of the INNW Institute – a nonprofit and marketing firm that helps businesses and entrepreneurs.
From left, Seeds of Strength Nominating Committee Chair Laura Packard, was joined by Malissa Tritsch, Anna Warren, Melissa Gould and Judy Swainfrom the Assistance League. Seeds of Strength Patty Moore, right, helped Ms. Packard give out the checks. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

From left, Seeds of Strength Nominating Committee Chair Laura Packard, was joined by Malissa Tritsch, Anna Warren, Melissa Gould and Judy Swainfrom the Assistance League. Seeds of Strength Patty Moore, right, helped Ms. Packard give out the checks. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Seeds of Strength gives $159,000

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Georgetown nonprofit Seeds of Strength supported 10 total organizations through its most recent grant cycle. Seven organizations received a combined $157,500, and three more organizations received $500 merit awards.
Cat Phelps, right, representing Georgetown’s Rotary Club, speaks to attendees about the need for additional nonprofits partners to contribute toward the September 11 Day of Service. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Cat Phelps, right, representing Georgetown’s Rotary Club, speaks to attendees about the need for additional nonprofits partners to contribute toward the September 11 Day of Service. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Nonprofits look to expand fall Day of Service

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Three Georgetown groups — The Georgetown Ministerial Alliance, The Georgetown Project and the Rotary Club — are getting the word out early about a big effort this September.

Get ready for Amplify Wilco

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Amplify Wilco Day will generate funds for dozens of Williamson County nonprofit organizations this year March 5-6. Coordinated by I Live Here I Give Here, the fundraising campaign will benefit more than 70 Williamson County-serving nonprofits.
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