Editor's Note • December 2023

Dear Readers,

As the holiday season continues, we tend to be more mindful of the needs in our community. We are fortunate to have so many individuals and organizations that provide examples and opportunities to give back, and I’m always proud to live in a place in which a person need only suggest a need before someone creates an event or organization to help. For this issue, we updated our list of nonprofits and charities that are in or serving Georgetown and organized them by type to help you discover ways to lend a hand in your community.

For our nonprofit series we bring a variety of organizations to the page, including BiG and its new tiny home community that will give adults with special needs the opportunity to enjoy a more independent lifestyle. Another nonprofit, The Key2Free, strives to empower human trafficking victims, while Isaiah 117 House is working to change the way foster care begins. Of course, the Georgetown Beard Club exemplifies the best of our community's spirit—and we are thankful for this group who simply have a mission to serve the town they love. Spoiler alert: You don't have to have a beard to join them as they clean up the Square every Saturday!

We also feature several animal organizations that either provide forever homes to senior dogs or healing through horses to participants of all ages facing various challenges. In addition, the Wilco Regional Animal Shelter encourages dog and cat lovers to consider fostering a pet as part of its Home for the Holidays program.

Check out Worth the Drive for a fun fall trip idea to the Globe Theatre in Bertram, and for holiday recipes, visit our Food page for some sweet and savory charcuterie board inspiration.

It's hard to believe my next column will be dated 2024. Enjoy the next few weeks with your family and friends as we all prepare for a new year. Merry Christmas and holiday blessings from all of us at the Georgetown View!

~Charlotte