June 1, 2018 - Volume 16 Issue 6




It's Our 33rd Anniversary!
Let's Have a SALE!  33% Off!


June 6th - 11th we are celebrating the 33rd Anniversary of The Caring Place.  We couldn't support the mission of The Caring Place without our community providing us with amazing merchandise and of course buying that merchandise!  So, to thank you we are giving you 33% off June 6th-11th at both of our thrift stores.  If you have friends that have never shopped here, this is the week to tell them to stop by!  There will also be opportunities to enter drawings for gift cards through the week.
What About the Community Benefit?

When donating to and shopping for items at Second Helping and The Shops at The Caring Place, you are also helping to fund programs and services that help our community.   Sales from both stores MORE than cover the operating costs at The Caring Place.  This means when you make a financial contribution, 100% of it directly impacts neighbors in need.  Where should you shop?

The Shops at The Caring Place
2000 Railroad Avenue | Monday-Saturday, 9am-4pm | Thursdays until 7pm

Second Helping
3700 Williams Drive | Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm





 Sale in The Stores!
Need a Fan This Summer?
If you are interested in donating fans, please visit  www.summerfandrive.org  to find out how.
In Case You Missed It:

Can You be a Sponsor or Donate Auction Items for Deep in the Heart of Caring?

We are now accepting Sponsor Applications and auction items for Deep in the Heart of Caring.  This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and with your help, we can continue to make a huge difference in our community. 

Don't forget, sponsors have the opportunity to be recognized in our newsletter and on Social Media!

You can find our information packet on our website at:
Oh, and Don't forget to Save the Date for Saturday, October 13th, 2018!  After all, Country Music Award Winner T.G. Sheppard will be there!
What else can you do this summer?
What do we need in May for the Food Pantry?
Texell employees recently volunteered at Fresh Food for Families that we host on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Monday morning.  If your organization is interested in this morning opportunity call Rita at 
512-943-0702.
For information on holding a food drive click here .  And, for information on giving a monetary donation to assist our neighbors, click here .
The Results of the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive are In!

On May 12th, the Local 181 National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) participated in their annual food drive, known as the "Stamp Out Hunger" campaign.  Through their amazing effort, and the community's generosity, this campaign collected 9,170 pounds of food.  We deeply appreciate the partnership with the NALC on this campaign.  With higher utility bills, childcare costs and other summertime expenses, this is a busy time for the Food Pantry.  We look forward to an even bigger year in 2019!  Thank you Georgetown! 





Special thanks to local Scouts and community volunteers for being on hand May 12th to help load up food!  You make a difference in your community!
Who needs affordable art for a dorm, new apartment or home?  The Shops at The Caring Place and Second Helping have a fantastic art collection, but you might find you can make things more personal with this DIY idea.





Your item donations, shopping trips to our thrift stores, financial donations and volunteer time make a difference to people in our community.  This is just a glimpse of the impact you helped us make in the previous month.


Where You Shop Matters...
We have two thrift shops open to the public:

The Shops at The Caring Place
2000 Railroad Ave.
Georgetown, TX  78626
Second Helping
3700 Williams Dr.
Georgetown, TX  78628
Occasionally, we find some treasures that sell better in an ebay store.  Shop there too and know your purchases still support The Caring Place!

Love shopping on Amazon?  Use Amazon Smile and, at no additional cost to you, donations are made to The Caring Place.  Just choose The Caring Place as your non-profit
choice.  
    




 

Board Meeting
Monday, June 25, 2018
3:30 p.m.
Programs & Services
2001 Railroad Avenue

Membership Council Meeting
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
3:30 p.m.
Programs & Services
2001 Railroad Avenue
(Refreshments available at 3:00 p.m.)

The Caring Place Mission

Honoring its faith-based roots, The Caring Place serves the community as a welcoming and purposeful organization, responding to the basic human needs of people in Georgetown and rural Williamson County.
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Purchases in our thrift stores, 
Second Helping and The Shops at The Caring Place,  help The Caring Place realize its mission to assist families in financial crisis.

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