Make a Difference this Christmas in Georgetown

Although the holidays are meant to be a time of joy, it’s common for many people to struggle during the holidays due to things like finances, grief, or loneliness. Although there isn’t a quick fix for many of these struggles, even a small gesture of generosity can turn someone’s day around. Donating time, money, or gifts makes a huge difference in people’s lives, and there are so many ways to give back this holiday season.

So what can you do to help out your neighbors while ensuring your time, money, and energy make an impact? Make donations to local charities.

Focus on helping causes and nonprofits close to home. Conduct due diligence yourself. Stop by the charities listed below or give them a call to learn about their needs or volunteer opportunities. Your small donation can have large ripple effects, especially during Christmas. Here are some causes that are worthy of your time, money and attention this holiday season…

Local Charities & Causes For Christmas 2022

Blue Santa

Blue Santa is a year-round program of the Georgetown Police Department. Volunteers, citizens, local businesses, and the Police Department all work together to collect toys and monetary donations for the holiday season to create Christmas boxes for local families who apply for assistance. Blue Santa provides toys to more than 1,700 children in Georgetown during its annual toy drive and distribution. Details on how to give are here.

The Caring Place – Hunger Free Holidays

A great way to help this season is to donate time, money or food to this local food pantry program, called Hunger Free Holidays. This year, the organization is asking the community to step in to reach their goal. During the last three months of 2021, they raised over $87,000 for the Food Pantry and as of November 8, 2022, they had only reached $6,000. This is a great opportunity to support local families in need. Learn more about how you can help on their website.

Make a Smile Happen

On Dec. 10 from 8 am to 8 pm, Hello Georgetown is hosting Make A Smile Happen (M*A*S*H*) 2022—a donation drive to support local nonprofits this season. This year’s drive will focus on collecting four categories for donations: children/teen gifts, food, pet supplies and cash donations, each for specific nonprofits. The details for this one-day event can be found here.

CASA of Williamson County

This county-wide charity helps abused and neglected kids with legal advocacy and is 100% dedicated to making a difference. This is a great bang-for-buck charity, as a little money makes a big difference for these kids and their journeys. Monetary donations helps CASA recruit, train, and support over 110 active volunteers and provides resources to advocate for 215 children each year. Learn more on their website, or click here to donate.

Food Bank Drive at Austin Trail of Lights

The annual Austin Trail of Lights lasts through the month of December, and as always, there will be a food drive supporting the Central Texas Food Bank. This is an easy way to give back: simply bring a non-perishable food item to drop off at the entrance before you start your walk through the trail. More details can be found here.

Step by Step, Child by Child

It doesn’t take miracles to change the world. It takes persistent, yet small effort from regular people. When you feel the desire to help out this holiday season, it’s a great idea to start close to home.

Georgetown is a great place to call home during any season, but especially during the holidays. Family-friendly events, shopping, and entertainment options are around every corner, and with so many non-profits to choose from, giving back is an easy decision.

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