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Giving Tuesday, a global initiative to encourage the support of nonprofits in the holiday season, is Nov. 30. Here is a noncomprehensive list of local nonprofits based in Georgetown to consider for donations.
ANIMALS
Friends of the Georgetown Animal Shelter:
The organization works to enhance the lives of shelter animals and to support the shelter’s mission through fundraising events. 110 Walden Drive, Georgetown. 512-930-3592. https://friendsofgtownshelter.org
Living Grace Canine Ranch
This rescue sanctuary looks to provide a home for older dogs that are deemed unadoptable. 723 W. University Ave., Ste. 110-142, Georgetown. www.livinggracecanineranch.org
ARTS AND CULTURE
A Gift of Time
The nonprofit works to create programs, support groups and an education series for aging adults. 512-688-6497. https://agiftoftimegeorgetown.org
Friends of the Georgetown Public Library
The organization promotes public use and community support of the library, fosters appreciation of its value as a cultural and educational asset to the community, and encourages the extension and improvement of its services. 402 W. Eighth St., Georgetown. 512-930-3551. https://folgeorgetown.org
Georgetown Art Center
Through innovative, intelligent exhibits and programs, the center promotes visual literacy in the greater community. 816 S. Main St., Georgetown. 512-930-2583. https://georgetownartcentertx.org
Preservation Georgetown
Preservation Georgetown offers grants to assist with the restoration or rehabilitation of residential or commercial historic structures in the greater Georgetown area that are listed on the city of Georgetown's 2016 Historic Resource Survey. 817 S. Main St., Georgetown. 512-869-8597. http://preservationgeorgetown.org
Texas Bach Festival
The festival works to champion and advance the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and subsequent composers inspired by him in the Georgetown and greater Central Texas areas. www.texasbachfestival.org
The Williamson Museum
The museum promotes the expansion of educational opportunities through exhibits and events. 716 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown. 512-943-1670. http://williamsonmuseum.org
CHILDREN
Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown
This organization works to enable young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. 1200 W. 17th St., Georgetown. 512-868-3700. www.bgctx.org
CASA of Williamson County
CASA volunteers are screened and highly trained, then appointed by judges to represent and advocate for a child’s best interests in the child protection system. 2100 Scenic Drive, Ste. 110, Georgetown. 512-868-2822. https://casawilco.org
Georgetown ISD's Council of PTAs
The council serves as a voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for the education and well-being of every child. 507 E. University Ave., Georgetown. www.gtwncouncilpta.wixsite.com/website
Georgetown ISD Education Foundation
The foundation works to engage the community in financial support of a learning environment where innovation, customized academic opportunities and individual success are attainable for all GISD students. https://gisdedfound.org
The Georgetown Project
The nonprofit identifies needs and develops resources, relationships and services so that youth become caring, capable and resilient individuals. 2308 Old Airport Road, Georgetown. 512-943-0074. https://georgetownproject.org
The Playful Child Foundation
An advocate for play, this nonprofit works to nurture the mental and physical health of children and families. 512-924-6136. www.theplayfulchild.org
ROCK: Ride On Center for Kids
The organization provides equine-assisted activities and therapies to children, adults and veterans with physical, cognitive and emotional challenges. 2050 Rockride Lane, Georgetown. 512-930-7625. https://rockride.org
Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center
The center is a welcoming and safe place for victims and their families to share their stories of abuse and get the help they need. 1811 SE Inner Loop, Georgetown. 512-943-3701. https://wilcocac.org
SENIORS
Faith in Action
The organization helps seniors maintain independence and quality of life by providing transportation and other volunteer services. 2995 Dawn Drive, Ste. 106, Georgetown. 512-868-9544. www.faithinactiongt.org
BASIC NEEDS
Assistance League of Georgetown
This nonprofit serves local communities by providing clothing and supplies as well as helping meet health, hunger and literacy needs. 900 N. Austin Ave., Ste. 115, Georgetown. 512-864-2542. www.assistanceleague.org/georgetown-area
The Caring Place
The nonprofit assists families in crisis with basic needs. 2000 Railroad Ave., Georgetown. 512-943-0700. www.caringplacetx.org
Goodwill Industries
Goodwill Industries believes that education and work are the only true pathways out of poverty. The organization strives to provide opportunities for people in the community who face obstacles with sustainable employment. 916 W. University Ave., Georgetown. 512-637-7460. 3010 Williams Drive, Georgetown. 480-323-8205. www.goodwillcentraltexas.org
GTX Connect
This nonprofit—formerly Southeast Georgetown Community Council—works as a bridge between Southeast Georgetown and local officials providing resources and assistance wherever needed. 805 W. University Ave., Georgetown. 512-688-5174. www.gtxconnect.org
Helping Hands of Georgetown
Helping Hands creates sustainable futures through training and youth empowerment to relieve generational and situational poverty. 107 Halmar Cove, Ste. 232, Georgetown. 512-688-3595. www.helpinghandsofgeorgetown.org
Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties
The organization helps parents access quality education and child care, puts a meal on the table for home-bound seniors, keeps the lights on for low-income households, and aids those working to transition out of poverty. 604 High Tech Drive, Georgetown. 512-763-1400. www.owbc-tx.org
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army offers urgently-needed services to adults and children facing the possibility of homelessness in Williamson County. 1930 S. Austin Ave., Ste. 101, Georgetown. 512-943-8421. https://salvationarmyaustin.org/williamson-county-service-center/
OTHER
Brookwood in Georgetown
Also known as BiG, this nonprofit is a vocational community that provides meaningful work and a sense of belonging for adults with disabilities. 905 N. Church St., Georgetown. 512-943-8430. https://brookwoodingeorgetown.org
Georgetown Lions Club
This organization works to serve others through fundraising and community service projects. 512-653-5591. https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/georgetowntx/
Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County Texas
Habitat for Humanity partners with people in the community to help them build or improve a place they can call home. 2108 N. Austin Ave., Georgetown. 512-863-4344. https://williamsonhabitat.org
The Rotary Club of Georgetown
The Rotary Club is a service organization dedicated to the local community. Meetings are held at First United Methodist Church at 410 E. University Ave., Georgetown. 512-639-4455. www.georgetownrotary.org
Seeds of Strength
This nonprofit is a philanthropic women’s giving circle that helps the Georgetown community with grants and educational opportunities. 116 W. Eighth St., Ste. 203, Georgetown. https://seedsofstrength.org
WOMEN
Annunciation Maternity Home
Annunciation Maternity Home provides housing and related services to young mothers facing an unplanned pregnancy. 3610 Shell Road, Georgetown. 512-864-7755. www.thematernityhome.org
We Are Not Broken
Turning trauma into triumph, We Are Not Broken captures raw images of the true beauty of scars. 110 E. Seventh St., Ste. 304, Georgetown. 512-289-8928. https://wearenotbroken.org
