Connecting People

School's out for the summer, and we're officially seeing the warmer weather swoop in. There are so many amazing things happening in our community, and we are excited to share them with you!

Upcoming Community Events

Bastrop County Family Expo and Resource Fair

June 10 - This is a free event, hosted by the Early Childhood Coalition, 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, 2023 - We 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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Coalition Feature

We love to highlight the work of the coalitions in our area and the people that are being impacted. You can find all the latest features on our website.

Early Detection: The Key to Saving Mothers

Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate and honor the women who have made an impact in our lives. But for many families affected by cancer, it can also be a time of sadness and worry. To help prevent this, the Bastrop County Breast Health Initiative urged women to make a Pinky Promise this Mother’s Day and beyond to get screened for breast cancer.

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News and Updates

Nourish: A Sustainable Food Systems Collaborative Launches!

We are excited about the work of our newest collaborative: Nourish, a Sustainable Food System Collaborative. On May 17, the Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) Strategic Insights and Advocacy teams joined us for a conversation about sustainable and accessible food systems in the Bastrop County area at the Bastrop County Commissioners Court meeting. We heard from CTFB leadership on regional food system planning and learned about their Central Texas Food System Dashboard, the latest tool in our arsenal to create a FRESH future for our community.

This event launched BCC's newest collaborative, Nourish. Learn more about Nourish: A Sustainable Food Systems Collaborative.

BCC Receives Help Me Grow Funding

In May 2023, Bastrop County Cares (BCC) received Preschool Development Grant funds (through the Department of Family and Protective Services Prevention and Early Intervention) and Help Me Grow National to develop a Bastrop County Help Me Grow (HMG) site.

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Best Place for Working Parents Launches in Bastrop County

The Early Childhood Coalition launched Best Place for Working Parents® Bastrop County to offer local business leaders the opportunity to instantly determine whether their organization qualifies to earn a Best Place for Working Parents® designation, positioning them among the leading family-friendly businesses in the U.S.

Helpful Links

Bastrop Connects, a free volunteer resource platform