Reminder: The Caring Place follows GISD inclement weather guidelines. If GISD closes due to inclement weather, so does The Caring Place. If GISD opens with a 2-hour delay due to weather, The Caring Place will also open with a 2-hour delay. Please visit our website or Facebook page for up-to-date messages about the impact of inclement weather.

Another year has gone by since we were voted as the best place to volunteer and give in Georgetown. And guess what? YOU have voted to bestow us with that honor once more. That's 12 years in a row that our community has believed in us, supported us, and shared its love through this vote. Thank you!

We really appreciate your effort in voting. It makes us feel very special. If you'd like to do something extra in 2023 to support The Caring Place even more, we have a couple of ideas for you. These ideas happened to be on that "Best of Georgetown" award that you just gave us!

First, VOLUNTEER.

We need more volunteers as we continue to serve our community in 2023. If you have the time and the heart, we have a place for you. You can be a light of caring and positivity in our stores, our pantry, our pricing warehouse, our Programs and Services department, and everywhere in between. You can sign up to be a volunteer at caringplacetx.org/volunteer. Have questions about how you can help? Email our Volunteer Coordinator, Dennis Hilgeman at dhilgeman@caringplacetx.org.

Next, GIVE.

If you love what The Caring Place does for neighbors in our community: GIVE. This month begins our annual "Amplify The Caring Place" campaign. If you intend to give, I highly recommend this campaign. The Caring Place secures incredible sponsors to MATCH EVERY DOLLAR YOU GIVE up to $57,500! Historically, the "Amplify The Caring Place" campaign has been our biggest fundraiser of the year since the start of the pandemic. We've learned a lot along the way and discovered that our community loves to support neighbors in need and applauds an easy way to give big. You can't get any easier than this campaign. And with these matching dollars in play, you can't get more impactful either! There is one caveat to remember about this campaign. You must give your donation online BEFORE Thursday, March 2nd at 6:00 p.m. After this time, all matching donations will end. If you have plans to give during the special campaign, please join us by giving now.

WHO is matching YOUR donations? We are grateful for The Caring Place Board of Directors, First Texas Bank, Steger Bizzell, Eagle Bank, a Branch of Round Top State Bank, Georgetown Railroad Company, Texas Crushed Stone, Inc, Pope Materials, Inc., and The Gabriels Funeral Chapel and Crematory. These groups and individuals collectively have promised $57,500 in matching funds. When YOU GIVE, THEY GIVE!

As this month continues, you will continue to hear from The Caring Place about the work you make happen through your gifts. We would be honored if you give and also grateful if you share this campaign with family and friends. Your dollars have so much power this month and we can't wait to see what you help us do!

Blessings,

Ginna O'Connor

Executive Director

Above are a few of the neighbors who have been impacted by your care. You have helped with food when the budget was tight, rent when a job was lost, mortgage when a medical crisis hit, transportation when fuel affordability was out of reach, and deposits when homelessness was looming. There is so much that goes into caring for this community. Our staff and roughly 300 volunteers believe in this mission and make an effort each and every day to provide care and basic needs in the most welcoming, respectful and caring way possible. It's easy to join us by giving before March 2nd at 6 p.m. Stay tuned throughout the month as we tell stories that fill your heart and inspire you to build people up.

Do you need help making your online donation with your credit card so that you can ensure your gift is matched during the "Amplify The Caring Place" campaign? We've got you covered!

When: Thursday, March 2, 2023,

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Where: The Shops at The Caring Place,

2000 Railroad Avenue,

in front of the Boutique

What: Jill will be in the store with cookies and a laptop. She can help you make your donation online with your credit card.

More opportunities for donation assistance: Would you like to call us and have us walk you through the online donation PRIOR to the last day of giving on March 2? We are happy to do that as well. You can call Jill at 512-943-0713 or Lorna at 512-943-0707.

Do we take checks during Amplify? Although online donations are preferred, checks over $100 may be accepted. All checks must be made out to "I Live Here I Give Here" with "The Caring Place" in the memo line and mailed to The Caring Place at PO BOX 1215, Georgetown, TX 78627 and arrive BEFORE Friday, February 24th at noon. If you are interested in this option and have questions, please call Rita at 512-943-0702.

When: Sunday, February 19, 2023, 

3:00 PM

(Prelude at 2:45 PM)

Where: The Worship Place, Sun City Campus, 811 Sun City Blvd, Georgetown, TX

What: Free Mountain Dulcimer Concert benefitting The Caring Place

Donations of checks or cash for The Caring Place are appreciated. 

When: Tuesday, February 21, 2023, 

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Where: Wellspring United Methodist Church, 6200 Williams Dr., Georgetown, TX

What: Fat Tuesday, Free Pancake Supper benefitting The Caring Place

Donations of checks or cash for The Caring Place are appreciated. 

The Caring Place can assist with the following during a crisis:

• Food;
• Rent & Mortgage;
• Utilities;
• Transportation;
• Limited Medical, Dental & Optical;
• And other resources which can offer stability or a safety net during a rough season.

Since 1985, The Caring Place has provided for the basic human needs of all people in our Central Texas community in a welcoming, respectful and caring way. The Caring Place service area includes Georgetown, Andice, Bartlett, Florence, Granger, Jarrell, Jonah, Schwertner, Walburg, Weir, and the portion of Hutto within GISD. If you need assistance and live in this service area, you can request help online at caringplacetx.org/gethelp or visit 2001 Railroad Avenue, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Our Awards:

Thank you to our partners:

The mission of The Caring Place is to provide for the basic human needs of all people in our community in a welcoming, respectful and caring way.

PO Box 1215 |Georgetown, Texas | 78627