Community Partners (2011-2012)

United Way of Williamson County works locally to create opportunities for a better life for all who live and work in our community. Our work is framed by outcomes that address real solutions to local problems. By partnering with nonprofit agencies that directly serve the people of Williamson County, we are strengthening our community and impacting individuals and families in need of help.

Because of the generosity of thousands of donors, we are proud to support the work of the following partner agencies:

Education

Support for the following partner agencies allows for the creation of lasting change by improving access to early learning opportunities, increasing graduation rates and supporting programs for at-risk youth.

Impact Goal #1: Increase the percentage of children who enter school ready to learn.

Impact Goal #2: Increase percentage of young people graduating from high school on time.

Annunciation Maternity Home
This agency is a free full service home for young women (age 14 and up) who are in crisis pregnancies. Long-term care begins when the woman arrives and ends only when she and her baby have a safe environment in which to return.
512-864-7775
www.thematernityhome.org

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas
A donor-supported organization that provides at-risk youth with adult mentors and higher education scholarships.
512-472-5437
www.bbbs.org

Georgetown Partners in Education
Georgetown PIE seeks to encourage and prepare Georgetown's students for success in school, in the workplace, in the community, and in their personal lives.
512-943-5137
www.georgetownpie.org

Interagency Support Council of East Williamson County, Inc.
This agency provides school-based mental health programs in East Williamson County.
512-352-9898
www.interagencyeast.org

LifeSteps/Neighborhood Conference Committee
The Neighborhood Conference Committee of Williamson County consists of local citizens in the community providing services to students who are first-time truant offenders.
512-246-9880
www.lifestepscouncil.org

Round Rock ISD Partners in Education Foundation/STARS Mentoring Program
The STARS Mentor Program is a school-based program encompassing students in grades K-12 and works to improve students academic attitude provide positive role models, building a friendship and exploring college and career opportunities.
512-464-5602
www1.roundrockisd.org/educationfoundation

Income/Financial Stability

In partnership with the following funded agencies, we are working to create lasting change by increasing financial education and job opportunities, and supporting basic needs for people in Williamson County.

Impact Goal #1: Increase income, assets and job training for improved employability.

Capital IDEA
Capital IDEA lifts working families out of poverty by sponsoring educational services that lead to life-long financial independence.
512-238-6992
http://www.capitalidea.org

Literacy Council of Williamson County
The Literacy Council provides the resources and programs necessary for individuals to achieve literacy including ESL and GED preparation classes.
512-869-0497
www.literacycouncil-wc.org

Health

By working with the following partner agencies, we are creating lasting change by increasing access to health care and preventative education, and reducing substance abuse, child abuse and domestic violence in Williamson County.

Impact Goal #1: Increase access to quality primary care for all

Impact Goal #2: Increase access to prevention programs

Hope Alliance
Hope Alliance provides services to survivors of domestic violence and their families.
1-800-460-SAFE(7233) (24 hour crisis hotline)
http://www.hopealliancetx.org/

Family Elder Care
This agency provides essential services to elders, adults with disabilities, and those who care for them.
512-450-0844
www.familyeldercare.org

The Samaritan Center for Counseling and Pastoral Care
This interfaith counseling center promotes hope, healing and wholeness through providing accessible services for children, adults, families and the community.
512-451-7337
http://www.samaritan-center.org/

Samaritan Health Ministries
This faith-based, non-denominational ministry provides quality urgent and chronic healthcare to uninsured people in Williamson and northwest Travis counties.
512-331-5828
www.theshm.org

Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center
A safe and friendly place for victims of child and teen victims of abuse to receive support and services.
512-943-3701
www.wilcocac.org

Williamson-Burnet County Opportunities
This non-profit community action agency provides many services to area residents including Meals-on-Wheels/Taylor Senior Center.
512-763-1400
www.wbco.net

Special Funding

The Caring Place (Georgetown)
The Caring Place assists families in Georgetown and Northern Williamson County by providing assistance for basic human needs such as food, rent, utilities, clothing, shelter and medical expenses.
512-869-4735
www.caringplacetx.org

Hill Country Community Ministries (Cedar Park/Leander)
Hill County Community Ministries is a coalition of churches founded in 1983 to help families in crisis and those living in poverty in Western Williamson County. HCCM operates a food pantry, clothes closet, and provides for other assistance for approximately 350-400 families per month.
512-259-0360
www.hccm.org

Round Rock Area Serving Center (Round Rock/Hutto)
The Round Rock Area Serving Center carries out a community-wide effort to serve human needs in the City of Round Rock and surrounding areas. Services include a food pantry, clothing and furniture vouchers, community gardens, computer skills training and financial assistance for utilities, rent, prescriptions, transportation and temporary lodging.
512-244-2431
www.servingcenter.org

Shepherd’s Heart (Taylor)
Shepherd’s Heart serves those living at or below the poverty level in and around Taylor. It operates in partnership with the Taylor Area Ministerial Alliance, which provides volunteers and shares the cost of food. More than 20 churches and organizations participate in the food pantry.
512-352-5553
www.cfctaylor.com