Silent Samaritans of Georgetown

by Ann Marie Kennon

In Georgetown, there is much valor and virtue in the hearts of our smaller, less well-known non-profits. These organizations regularly weave threads of hope and warmth into the fabric of the community, but are sometimes overshadowed by the glitz and glamor of the holiday season.

These silent samaritans, perhaps unknown to many, will also labor to fill the lives of the less fortunate with the spirit of holiday joy and kindness. They sprinkle goodwill, expecting nothing in return but the smiles (or tail wags) of those they serve.

If you are looking to be a part of their stories this holiday season by donating or lending a helping hand, here is your invitation to visit their websites and social media pages to find out what needs they may have and how you can support. On the left are the agency names, and on the right, the demographics they serve.

• AGE of Central Texas - Health, Seniors, Veterans & 1st Responder

• Ageless Aviation Dreams - Seniors

• All Things Wild Rehabilitation - Animals

• Annunciation Maternity Home - Women, Health, Victims, Children & Youth

• BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse), Austin - Children & Youth, Victims

• Blue Moon Equine Rescue - Animals

• Caring Smiles Foundation - Children & Youth

• Celebrating Heroes - Veterans & 1st Responders

• Critter Crusaders - Animals

• Doggies for Dementia - Animals

• Driving Hope of Texas - Seniors, Health

• Family Eldercare - Health, Seniors, Special Needs & Disabilities, Social Services & Poverty

• Friends of the Georgetown Public Library - Arts

• HELP Crisis Assistance - Victims & Illness

• Helping Hands of Georgetown - Food Insecurity, Homeless

• Heroes Night Out - Veterans & 1st Responders

• Jail to Jobs - Education, Recover & Restore

• Key2Free - Victims & Illness, Women, Children

• Laundry Love Georgetown - Children & Youth, Homeless, Social Services & Poverty

• Lions Club - Children & Youth, Recover & Restore

• Maranatha Home Health Care Seniors

• Military Order of the World Wars - Veterans & 1st Responders

• Oak Ridge Disciple House - Recover & Restore

• Pregnancy Help Center of of Williamson County - Women, Children

• Redeemed Ministries - Women, Victims & Illness

• S.A.F.E. - Women, Victims & Illness

• Stonehaven Center - Homeless & Housing, Special Needs & Disabilities

• TEARS Foundation - Victims & Illness, Women

• United for the People - Veterans & 1st Responders

• We Are Not Broken - Victims & Illness, Women

• WilCo FCA - Children & Youth