Nonprofits

Williamson County nonprofits set for 2024 gala

Hope on the Horizon   The Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center and CASA of Williamson County will host the 2024 Destination: Hope Gala.    The third-annual galla will occur at the Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Round Rock, on Friday, March 8.
Williamson County Commissioners and representatives from food pantries across the county pose for a photo during the November 7 Commissioners Court at the county courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Commissioners and representatives from food pantries across the county pose for a photo during the November 7 Commissioners Court at the county courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Commissioners point to hunger, homeless needs ahead of holidays

As the holidays are approaching, families are preparing their homes for the festivities: putting up the decorations, preparing the feast in the kitchen, welcoming visiting family and friends.
Marissa A. Austin, chief executive officer of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County, poses the 2023 Impact Award from the Central Texas Community Foundation. Photo courtesy of CASA of Williamson County.

Marissa A. Austin, chief executive officer of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County, poses the 2023 Impact Award from the Central Texas Community Foundation. Photo courtesy of CASA of Williamson County.

CASA of Williamson County receives the 2023 Impact Award

Three nonprofits across Central Texas were honored at the fifth Central Texas Community Foundation Legacy Luncheon on Wednesday, September 13.

Georgetown Arts and Culture Board gives over $14,000 in grants

The Georgetown Board of Arts and Culture approved $14,944 in grants for local arts and culture organizations. The organizations highlighted help fund local arts and culture programming. The funding is provided for projects taking place between October 1 and March 31, 2024.

Georgetown Health Foundation gives $1.6 million in grants

Georgetown Health Foundation awarded approximately $1.6 million in grants to 19 area charities on June 12.  According to a press release, Georgetown Health Foundation works with its grant partners to “achieve the common goal of improving community health.
Ed Komandosky, center, presents a $1 million dollar check to Diana Philips, left, wearing black, for the Greater Taylor Foundation’s Impact Taylor initiative.

Ed Komandosky, center, presents a $1 million dollar check to Diana Philips, left, wearing black, for the Greater Taylor Foundation’s Impact Taylor initiative.

Greater Taylor Foundation awarded $1 million at kick-off event

A $1 million gift was presented to the Greater Taylor Foundation Monday, June 26, during the launch of the nonprofit’s Impact Taylor initiative.
Pictured, from left, are Georgetown Area Junior Forum Members Jane Miller, Amanda Eisner, Anne Bustos and Diana Underwood, and Helping Hands of Georgetown staff member Cara Skinner. Photos courtesy the Georgetown Area Junior Forum.

Pictured, from left, are Georgetown Area Junior Forum Members Jane Miller, Amanda Eisner, Anne Bustos and Diana Underwood, and Helping Hands of Georgetown staff member Cara Skinner. Photos courtesy the Georgetown Area Junior Forum.

Georgetown Area Junior Forum lends a helping hand to local nonprofit

Representatives of Georgetown Area Junior Forum on June 1 gave $1,400 in donations as well as non-perishable pantry food items to Helping Hands of Georgetown.

Williamson County recognizes organizations fighting child abuse

Williamson County declared April National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention month Tuesday, April 4, during commissioners court. County commissioners drew attention to the efforts of county organizations protecting county youth by reading a proclamation and recognizing the Go Blue Committee.