Connecting People

Welcome to the inaugural newsletter of Bastrop County Cares! As an organization that connects people, organizations, and resources, we know this publication will keep you informed about the incredible things happening in Bastrop County and serve as a hub for making connections.

If you would like help spreading the word about resources and/or events, please email communications@bastropcares.org.

In work together,

Debbie Bresette

Executive DIrector

Bastrop County Cares

Upcoming Community Events

Bastrop County Family Expo and Resource Fair

June 10 - This is a free event, hosted by the Early Childhood Coalition and sponsored by St. David's Foundation, to raise awareness and to assist the many children in Bastrop County who have everyday struggles with stress, food insecurity, and lack of access to resources.

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Bastrop County Volunteer Fair

August 11 - This is a free event to connect volunteers and organizations so they can make a bigger impact. This event will feature local county-wide organizations that are looking for volunteers. You'll meet people from volunteer organizations across the county all in one place to learn more about what they do, how they serve, and how you can join them to further their impact in the county.

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Community Resources

Bastrop County Cares Community Resource Directory offers an easy way for Bastrop County residents to connect with community resources to help manage life’s challenges.

Use the directory to find free or low-cost services close to where you live and work for things like housing, food, or transportation.

Featured Stories

We love to highlight the work being done in Bastrop County communities. You can find our latest features here.

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Community Health Workers

When people are informed and have access to resources that can help them thrive, it also creates opportunities for them to gain prosperity. However, when social or economic conditions exist, individuals often experience inequities in healthcare, education, income, housing and so much more when compared to others.

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Safe Healthy, and School Ready: Early Childhood Coalition

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and in Bastrop County, the Early Childhood Coalition (ECC) is working tirelessly to ensure that all young children are safe, healthy, and ready for school. The ECC’s common vision is that ALL families in Bastrop County are connected to their community and provide a safe, healthy, and school-ready environment for their children. Keep Reading...

Superheroes Unite: Community Conversation Brings Together Faith Communities in Bastrop

On Monday, April 3rd, something special happened at the historic Hopewell Rosenwald School in Cedar Creek. Members of the faith communities in the Bastrop County areas of Shiloh and Cedar Creek gathered together for a community conversation. Keep Reading...

Requests for Proposals

As we launch new initiatives, we have several Requests for Proposals open.

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Careers at Bastrop County Cares

Bastrop County Cares achieves its mission through a variety of community partnerships and coalitions that bring together individuals and public, private, faith-based, and nonprofit organizations and institutions committed to creating the best Bastrop County. We connect, empower, collaborate, support, advocate, and act together to build the best Bastrop County.

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Helpful Links

Bastrop Connects, a free volunteer resource platform