BY KATLYNN FOX, CLAIRE SHOOP & GRACIE WARHURST
Drive a Senior ATX The nonprofit recently merged with Senior Access and Chariot to provide seniors with transportation. Sample activities: providing transportation to medical appointments and errands, helping with simple home
Sample activities: visiting patients, offering companionship, talking to bed-bound patients, assisting in bereavement programs Donations accepted: monetary gifts • 2913 Williams Drive, Ste. 320, Georgetown • www.gentivahs.com A Gift of Time The organization provides support and educational resources for individuals with dementia as well as programming for family members. Sample activities: spending time with participants, providing support and companionship Donations accepted: food, restaurant gift cards, disposable cutlery, coffee, monetary gifts • 1200 W. 17th St., Georgetown • www.agiftoftimegeorgetown.org This list is not comprehensive.
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maintenance, assisting with technology Donations accepted: monetary gifts • 2601 Exposition Blvd., Austin • www.driveasenioratx.org
Faith in Action Georgetown The nonprofit provides free transportation services to assist Georgetown residents ages 65 and older in accessing medical appointments and errands, with opportunities for socialization. Sample activities: driving solo or group participants, conducting weekly phone calls Donations accepted: medical equipment, monetary gifts • 2425 Williams Drive, Ste. 104, Georgetown • www.faithinactiongt.org Gentiva Hospice The for-profit division accepts volunteers who can care for terminally ill patients, while the nonprofit division, Gentiva Health Foundation, accepts donations.
The Brooklynn Miller Foundation The nonprofit supports individuals and families battling childhood cancer through personalized gifts and care kits. Sample activities: assisting with events Donations accepted: craft supplies, games, blankets, toys, stuffed animals, handmade goods, monetary gifts • www.bmillerfoundation.org
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While the City of Georgetown’s story began with our founding in 1848, this area’s history is rich with the stories of the indigenous people who lived and still live in this area. For National American Indian Heritage Month, we recognize the history and contribution the Native peoples have had on our community. Learn more about their history and traditions at hiddenherstories.com.
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