Another Month of Caring - August 2024 | |
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Current Donation Hours -- Mon-Sat, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
New hours will remain until further notice.
Please check social media or our site for current hours.
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Dear Friends,
We’re excited to share the many things that are happening at The Caring Place with you this month!
Read on in the newsletter and you will learn more about:
- A new service The Caring Place is offering;
- Construction to enclose the Donations Warehouse;
- How construction will impact hours for Fresh Food For Families and the Donations drive-through;
- A new “Bargain Bin” section in The Shops at The Caring Place;
- Our “Back-to-School” voucher program begins next week;
- A recap of our successful Staff Development Day;
- New hours for our Fresh Food For Families: 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
In addition, we were notified that we received another 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, an honor that The Caring Place has received every year since 2014. It is their highest rating and indicates that The Caring Place “adheres to sector best practices and executes its mission in a financially efficient way.” In that vein, last week our entire staff team spent a rare professional day together where we learned new skills, shared information, and worked on team-building to better serve our community.
We deeply appreciate your continued support which allows us to accomplish our mission to provide for the basic human needs of all people in our community in a welcoming, respectful and caring way.
Gratefully,
Ginna O'Connor
Executive Director
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Loads of Caring - New Service! | |
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We're Making Room for Caring!
We're thrilled to announce a new service of The Caring Place! Laundry Love Georgetown has transitioned its vital program to us, so our services will now include free laundry washing and drying for families in need.
This new program, aptly named "Loads of Caring," officially launches today, August 1st. We're committed to minimizing disruptions for Laundry Love Georgetown's dedicated volunteers, patrons, and donors. Many aspects of the service will remain the same, including free laundry access on the second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at the Georgetown Washatopia (1910 South Austin Avenue).
“We are honored that Leslie Hearne is entrusting this impactful and well-run program she’s built to The Caring Place,” says Erin Becnel, Programs and Services Director at The Caring Place. “Laundry Love perfectly complements our mission of providing basic needs to our neighbors. We are committed to ensuring a smooth transition by continuing to use Leslie’s model for the program's impactful service.”
Loads of Caring welcomes Laundry Love Georgetown's existing Host Teams and encourages new groups to join. To learn more about volunteering or getting involved, please visit The Caring Place website at CaringPlaceTX.org or contact Erin Becnel, Programs and Services Director, at ebecnel@caringplacetx.org.
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Hammer Time
We are making some exciting changes! We're enclosing our Donations Warehouse to better serve our community. To accommodate construction, we're temporarily adjusting donation hours.
Donation
& Food Program Changes:
- New donation hours are from 9:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m. | Monday - Friday.
- Same Day Pick-Up: Furniture purchases at The Shops at The Caring Place must be picked up by 4:00 PM on the same day.
- New drop-off spot: Find us behind the store, closer to the gate.
- Parking update: Parking will be tighter while we build. Feel free to park on the street, or in our lots across the street.
- Fresh Food For Families: New hours from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Dates for this month are August 5th and August 19th.
- Food Donations: May be dropped in our donations area or a space is reserved in the North Parking Lot - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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We appreciate your patience as we make these changes to help more neighbors!
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Year-Round Programs & Services: | |
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Financial and Resource Assistance:
The Caring Place Programs & Services Department can assist with the following during a crisis:
- Laundry
- Food
- Clothing & household items
- Rent or mortgage
- Housing deposits
- Utilities
- Transportation
- Limited optical, prescription & dental service
- Case Management services
Eligibility guidelines may apply. For more information on requirements, please visit caringplacetx.org/gethelp. 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, visit 2001 Railroad Avenue, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Food Assistance:
Beyond our once-monthly supplemental Food Pantry, The Caring Place offers additional produce in our 2000 Railroad Avenue drive through on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday of the month from 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. TCP also has a supplemental food program specifically for neighbors 60 and older.
The Food Pantry is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at 2000 Railroad Avenue in Georgetown, Texas. All neighbors needing assistance in our service area can begin the enrollment process in Programs & Services at 2001 Railroad Avenue. You can learn more about our Food Programs at caringplacetx.org/getfood.
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Fresh Food Dates
This summer (and all year), we invite families to pick up produce in our 2000 Railroad Avenue drive through the 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday of the month from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. If you don't have the Caring Card, visit our Programs & Services office Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. so you can bring the card with you. This program is for folks in our northern Williamson County service area.
Learn More HERE!
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"Shopping for Good" to help BEAT the heat! | |
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The Shops at The Caring Place
2000 Railroad Avenue
Georgetown, Texas 78626
512-943-0700
Hours: Monday - Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
This shop includes clothes, books, housewares and furniture. We also have some specialty areas within the store that include outdoor items, finer clothing, jewelry, décor, collectibles and antiques.
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Second Helping
3700 Williams Drive
Georgetown, Texas 78628
512-987-2998
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
This shop holds collectibles, furniture, antiques, jewelry, accent pieces, limited vintage clothing, décor and other unique pieces for those looking for one-of-a-kind finds or gifts.
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Bargain Bin Bonanza!
We're excited to announce the grand opening of our new Bargain Bin! Packed with gently used treasures, this is your chance to find amazing deals on clothing and accessories. For just $5, you can fill a bag with your favorite finds. It's the ultimate thrifting experience! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to save big and support a great cause.
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We did it! The Caring Place earned the highest rating possible this year from Charity Navigator, the world’s top non-profit evaluator. This wouldn’t be possible without YOU, our incredible community! Will you help us help our neighbors? Donate today and be a part of The Caring Place impact.
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Georgetown Health Foundation | |
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The Georgetown Health Foundation is a cornerstone of our community. Their unwavering commitment to investing in local initiatives has made a profound impact on the lives of countless individuals. Through their generous support, they've helped us at The Caring Place provide essential services to our neighbors in need.
We are deeply grateful for the Georgetown Health Foundation's partnership in our mission to uplift our community. Their belief in our work empowers us to continue making a difference. Together, we are building a healthier, stronger Georgetown for everyone.
Thank you, Georgetown Health Foundation, for your invaluable support.
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Last week, The Caring Place team gathered for a much-needed day of professional development. It was a fantastic opportunity to step back from our daily routines and focus on strengthening our team and understanding how each person impacts our mission. | | |
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We are thrilled to announce the addition of Jan Love, John Burton, Paul Partlow, and Royce Lindsey to The Caring Place Board of Directors. Their diverse perspectives and expertise will be invaluable as we continue our mission of providing for the basic human needs of all people in our community in a welcoming, respectful and caring way. We warmly welcome them to our Board.
At the same time, we want to express our sincere gratitude to our outgoing Board Members (Rhonda Wilson, Pat Khoury, Isaac Lopez) for their years of dedicated leadership. Their contributions have been instrumental to The Caring Place's success. We hope to see them all around The Caring Place.
We look forward to a bright future with our expanded Board of Directors!
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From Top to Bottom, Left to Right: -
Incoming Board Members: Paul Partlow, Jan Love, John Burton, Royce Lindsey
Outgoing Board Members: Rhonda Wilson, Pat Khoury, Isaac Lopez
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Donating at The Caring Place! | | |
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Volunteers Make A Difference!
Did you know TCP Volunteers go on vacation in the summer? It's another reason why we need YOU as part of our Volunteer team! Sorters, pricers, cashiers and more are needed every week!
The Caring Place Volunteers make a difference in our community! They are helping others and creating a place of care and kindness where they live.
If you have a little free time, we'd love for you to join our caring team! We are now accepting volunteer applications and have regularly scheduled orientations this month and into the fall!
Ready to attend a Volunteer Orientation to get started? The first step is to fill out the Volunteer application on our website.
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Fill out a Volunteer application NOW!
After completing the application, Dennis Hilgeman, our Volunteer Coordinator, will call you to invite you to a Volunteer Orientation. Feel free to give him a call at 512-943-0708 with all of your volunteering questions or email him at dhilgeman@caringplacetx.org. We look forward to meeting you!
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Donating at The Caring Place! | |
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Donate Food
The Caring Place accepts food donations to supplement our busy Food Pantry. You can bring food donations to our drive through at 2000 Railroad Avenue at the reserved parking space in the North Lot during regular Food Pantry Hours. Mon, Tues, Wed, and Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
If you’d like to help the Food Pantry by having a Food Drive, contact the Food Programs office of The Caring Place at 512–943-0738 or email fooddonations@caringplacetx.org.
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Donate Your Stuff
Item donations provide affordable necessities for our community and support our mission to provide for the basic human needs of all people in our community. Through your fabulous donations, we also raise money to help neighbors with rent, utilities, transportation and more when they have financial hardships.
Ensure you are bringing items that we can sell in our stores by utilizing our Donations Flyer. We have a flyer that includes the things we do not take due to safety or disposal costs and can be found at caringplacetx.org/donatemystuff.
Would you like to donate large pieces of furniture? We have a designated pick up service area to help you with those requests. Learn more about this designated area at caringplacetx.org/donatemystuff or call 512-943-0711 to request a pick up.
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Donate a Monetary Gift
The gift you give today directly impacts families struggling in our community.
Whether it's food, rent, clothing or another type of assistance, The Caring Place can only do this work with the help of generous supporters like you. We can use your gifts where we need them most to help our neighbors, or you can designate your gift to the Food Pantry.
Give today at caringplacetx.org/donate.
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More Ways To Support Your Neighbors | |
Shopping Ebay is Another Option | |
The Caring Place has its own eBay store! Here you will find collectibles and specialty items from books to boots!
SHOP EBAY NOW
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Do you shop at Randalls? Print and fill out this document to have your purchases at Randalls support our mission. Submit the form to the Randalls Courtesy Booth.
DOWNLOAD FLYER
Let's increase the number of folks who participate in this program so that you help The Caring Place when you buy your groceries.
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Thank you to our Partners: | | | | |
