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Georgetown distributes grant funds

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, January 16, 2025
After a reevaluation of Georgetown’s Strategic Partnerships for Community Services grant program, city council January 14 reallocated funds and distributed the money to 11 nonprofits.
Emily Baker, left, helps Ariyah Robles adjust the strap on her helmet.

Emily Baker, left, helps Ariyah Robles adjust the strap on her helmet.

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Kids get a joy ride with new tricycles

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, December 20, 2024
A surprise five years in the making, 50 children at the Mary Bailey Head Start preschool on College Street received brand new Huffy tricycles for Christmas. Santa Claus and Frosty the Snowman delivered the gifts to children at the preschool Tuesday, December 17.
A Gift of Time coordinator Genesis Cordova helps client John Miller with a Thanksgiving project. The nonprofit has received funding through Georgetown’s grant program, which could end next year. (Sun Archive)

A Gift of Time coordinator Genesis Cordova helps client John Miller with a Thanksgiving project. The nonprofit has received funding through Georgetown’s grant program, which could end next year. (Sun Archive)

Nonprofits raise concerns about ending city grants

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, December 20, 2024
A Gift of Time — a nonprofit that provides respite care for caregivers of those with mild to moderate Alzheimer's — has been a part of Georgetown since 2016. In the past, the organization applied for and received funds through the City of Georgetown’s Strategic Partnership Program.
Kevin and Rachel Cummins, center, second row from the bottom, the owners of City Post and Sweet Lemon, with the volunteers who helped serve families for the event. (Courtesy Rooted Hospitality)

Kevin and Rachel Cummins, center, second row from the bottom, the owners of City Post and Sweet Lemon, with the volunteers who helped serve families for the event. (Courtesy Rooted Hospitality)

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Businesses serve up Thanksgiving cheer on the Square

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Businesses from all around the Square worked with The Caring Place and Helping Hands of Georgetown November 19 to serve traditional Thanksgiving fare at the Georgetown Public Library to 200 members of the community.
Assistant to the City Manager Jessica Clarke presents potential changes to the city’s grant program on November 26. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Assistant to the City Manager Jessica Clarke presents potential changes to the city’s grant program on November 26. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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City grant program faces shaky future

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
The majority of Georgetown’s city council is in favor of redirecting money typically designated for nonprofit support toward more essential city services in future budgets.

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Giving Tuesday encourages nonprofit donations after Black Friday

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
For the eighth year in a row, Austin-based nonprofit I Live Here I Give Here will gather funds to distribute to other causes across Central Texas during Giving Tuesday December 3. Giving Tuesday is a worldwide annual day of giving on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving.
Heidi Anderson, senior director of public affairs for H-E-B, announces the company’s newest Georgetown store has broken ground. It will open next summer. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Heidi Anderson, senior director of public affairs for H-E-B, announces the company’s newest Georgetown store has broken ground. It will open next summer. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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H-E-B donates $20,000 to Geogetown nonprofits

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
After reporting earlier this year that a new H-E-B would be built in Northwest Georgetown near Ronald Reagan Boulevard and Ranch Road 2338, the Texas grocery chain officially announced on September 10 it has begun construction on the business.
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.

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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