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04.032021March 4, 2021
Amplify Austin 2021 – Virtual Donor Wall

Amplify Austin 2021 – Virtual Donor Wall

By Emily HayesIn NewsTags donations

We appreciate each and every donation that we receive. As a non-profit, we rely on the support of generous donors who believe in our mission...

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03.032021March 3, 2021
Volunteer Spotlight: Cathi Richie, Taylor Meals on Wheels

Volunteer Spotlight: Cathi Richie, Taylor Meals on Wheels

By Emily HayesIn NewsTags meals on wheels, Taylor Senior Center

Our February Volunteer Spotlight is here! We’re a few days late, but are incredibly excited to share this feature. Please meet the latest Volunteer Spotlight,...

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24.022021March 5, 2021
Amplify Austin: Day of Giving on March 4-5

Amplify Austin: Day of Giving on March 4-5

By Emily HayesIn NewsTags amplify austin

Amplify Austin Day is coming up this March 4-5. Amplify Austin is an opportunity every year to give back to our local community. According to...

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10.022021February 10, 2021

Meals on Wheels Seniors Receive COVID-19 Vaccine in Marble Falls

By Emily HayesIn News

On January 20th, thirty of our seniors living in Highview Retirement Village in Marble Falls were able to receive their first COVID-19 vaccination on site....

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01.022021February 1, 2021
Volunteer Spotlight: Round Rock Meals on Wheels Volunteer

Volunteer Spotlight: Round Rock Meals on Wheels Volunteer

By Emily HayesIn Meals on Wheels, NewsTags meals on wheels

Our December and January Volunteer Spotlight have been combined into one special spotlight. Please meet the latest Volunteer Spotlight, Cynthia Wasserboehr. Cyndi volunteers out of...

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01.022021February 2, 2021
Community Partner Feature: Austin Diaper Bank

Community Partner Feature: Austin Diaper Bank

By Emily HayesIn NewsTags Austin Diaper Bank, diaper donations

For the past five years, Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties has partnered with the Austin Diaper Bank to serve clients with diaper needs, including...

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29.012021January 29, 2021

First United Methodist Church in Georgetown Raised $6,142 for Georgetown Meals on Wheels

By Emily HayesIn Development, Meals on Wheels, NewsTags donations, First United Methodist Church, Madella Hilliard

On January 15th, First United Methodist Church in Georgetown presented a $6,142 check to our Meals on Wheels location in Georgetown (the Madella Hilliard Senior...

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18.122020December 18, 2020
Clay Shoot Fundraiser – Save the Date

Clay Shoot Fundraiser – Save the Date

By Emily HayesIn News

Our annual Clay Shoot Fundraiser was postponed from the October date this year due to COVID-19. However, it has been rescheduled for a spring date,...

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18.122020December 18, 2020
Rouse High School’s PALS Program Continues to Provide Donations for OWBC Clients in Need

Rouse High School’s PALS Program Continues to Provide Donations for OWBC Clients in Need

By Emily HayesIn Meals on Wheels, NewsTags PALS program, Rouse High School

Rouse High School, located in Leander, has become a wonderful source of donations for the last few months for OWBC clients. In November, Rouse High...

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18.122020December 18, 2020
Round Rock IKEA Donates Mattress and Bedding for Meals on Wheels Senior in Need

Round Rock IKEA Donates Mattress and Bedding for Meals on Wheels Senior in Need

By Emily HayesIn Meals on Wheels, NewsTags community partner, donations, meals on wheels

IKEA in Round Rock has been a community partner that has especially shined during 2020. When we hear that one of our clients is in...

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14.122020December 14, 2020
Holiday Cookie Decorating Contest December 9-16

Holiday Cookie Decorating Contest December 9-16

By Emily HayesIn Development, NewsTags fundraiser, Holiday Cookie Decorating Contest

This year, OWBC has launched it’s first-ever virtual fundraiser. The fundraiser is a Holiday Cookie Decorating Contest (online voting is open from Dec. 9-16) with...

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30.112020November 30, 2020
Volunteer Spotlight: Marble Falls Meals on Wheels Volunteer

Volunteer Spotlight: Marble Falls Meals on Wheels Volunteer

By Emily HayesIn Meals on Wheels, NewsTags meals on wheels, volunteer spotlight

This month, we would like to introduce you to our Volunteer Spotlight on Barbara Huffman. Each month, we like to feature a Meals on Wheels...

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24.112020November 24, 2020

COVID-19 Site Closures and Updates

By Emily HayesIn News
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24.112020November 24, 2020
Support Your Local Community Action Agency this Holiday Season

Support Your Local Community Action Agency this Holiday Season

By Emily HayesIn NewsTags donations, givingtuesday, holiday

For decades, Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties has been carrying out the following mission: To empower children, families and seniors to achieve and maintain...

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23.112020November 23, 2020
Leadership Georgetown Creates Holiday Cards and Ornaments for Senior Neighbors

Leadership Georgetown Creates Holiday Cards and Ornaments for Senior Neighbors

By Emily HayesIn Development, Meals on Wheels, NewsTags Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, holiday cards, Leadership Georgetown, meals on wheels

Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties’ Director of Development, Lauren McAndrews, and the Madella Hilliard Senior Center Site Director, Kelsey Ward, visited the Georgetown Chamber...

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16.112020November 16, 2020

CSBG Fraud Alert

By Emily HayesIn Community Services, News

CSBG Network: The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) alerted us to a potential scam regarding Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) programming. According...

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13.112020November 13, 2020
Rouse High School’s PALS Donate Hygiene Items

Rouse High School’s PALS Donate Hygiene Items

By Emily HayesIn Development, Meals on Wheels, NewsTags donations, hygiene kits

This week, we are grateful for a donation we received from Rouse High School in Leander. Their PALS program (PALS stands for Peers Assistance and...

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02.112020November 2, 2020
Virtual Fundraiser – Save the Date!

Virtual Fundraiser – Save the Date!

By Emily HayesIn Development, NewsTags fundraiser
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29.102020October 29, 2020
Volunteer Spotlight: Leander Meals on Wheels Volunteers

Volunteer Spotlight: Leander Meals on Wheels Volunteers

By Emily HayesIn Meals on Wheels, NewsTags leander, meals on wheels, volunteer spotlight

This month, we would like to introduce you to our Volunteer Spotlight on Frank and Laurie Engels. Each month, we like to feature a Meals...

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14.102020October 15, 2020
Meals on Wheels in Leander Receives New Mazda for Deliveries

Meals on Wheels in Leander Receives New Mazda for Deliveries

By Emily HayesIn Meals on Wheels, NewsTags meal delivery, meals on wheels

Our Meals on Wheels location in Leander, called the Bagdad Activity Center, lost a few volunteers earlier this year when COVID-19 struck. It became more...

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06.102020October 21, 2020
WHO Ladies of Sun City Raise Funds for Meals on Wheels

WHO Ladies of Sun City Raise Funds for Meals on Wheels

By Emily HayesIn Meals on Wheels, NewsTags fundraiser, meals on wheels, WHO Ladies of Sun City

Every year, Women Helping Others (WHO) of Sun City traditionally hold an in-person fundraising event to raise funds for our Meals on Wheels program. This...

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23.092020September 23, 2020

OWBC Accepting Bids for Lawn Services

By Emily HayesIn News

OWBC is currently accepting bids for lawn services for all of our Head Start facilities.  Locations are included in the Bid.  Bidders may download the...

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17.092020September 22, 2020
Albertsons Companies Foundation Grants OWBC $15,000 for COVID-19 Emergency Relief

Albertsons Companies Foundation Grants OWBC $15,000 for COVID-19 Emergency Relief

By Emily HayesIn Development, NewsTags Albertsons Companies Foundation, development, grant, Randalls Stores

Earlier this year, OWBC applied for grant funding in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Since the pandemic started hitting Texas hard in March, we have...

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11.092020September 16, 2020
Mary Bailey Head Start’s Tyrone Brown Receives Family’s Letter of Appreciation

Mary Bailey Head Start’s Tyrone Brown Receives Family’s Letter of Appreciation

By Emily HayesIn Head Start, NewsTags head start, mary bailey, teacher

At Mary Bailey Head Start in Georgetown, Tyrone Brown, popularly known as “Mr. T,” is a treasured teacher by both the children and the staff....

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11.092020September 11, 2020
Volunteers Needed for United Way Day of Caring on September 25th

Volunteers Needed for United Way Day of Caring on September 25th

By Emily HayesIn Development, NewsTags United Way, volunteer, williamson county

United Way of Williamson County is holding their annual Day of Caring on Friday, September 25th from 8:00AM – 12:00PM. The United Way Day of...

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11.092020September 11, 2020
Volunteer Spotlight: Taylor Meals on Wheels Volunteer

Volunteer Spotlight: Taylor Meals on Wheels Volunteer

By Emily HayesIn Meals on Wheels, NewsTags meals on wheels, volunteer spotlight

This month, we would like to introduce you to our Volunteer Spotlight on Beth Griffith. Beth discusses what it is like to volunteer for Meals...

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31.082020September 1, 2020
IKEA Donates Desk and Chair for a Work-From-Home Client

IKEA Donates Desk and Chair for a Work-From-Home Client

By Emily HayesIn NewsTags community partners, COVID-19, IKEA

Since COVID-19 began, many workers in the state of Texas have found themselves working from home, at least in some capacity. One of our Community...

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25.082020August 25, 2020
Head Start Back to School: New Safety Protocols in Place

Head Start Back to School: New Safety Protocols in Place

By Emily HayesIn Head Start, NewsTags COVID-19, head start

Head Start classrooms across Williamson and Burnet Counties reopened on Monday, August 24. Since Head Start staff returned from summer break in early August, staff...

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07.082020August 7, 2020
All Together ATX Grants OWBC $20,000

All Together ATX Grants OWBC $20,000

By Emily HayesIn Development, Meals on Wheels, NewsTags All Together ATX, COVID-19, grant, meals on wheels, United Way

United Way for Greater Austin and Austin Community Foundation announced that they are awarding $2.2 million dollars to 70 Austin area non-profits this month in...

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05.082020August 5, 2020
Volunteer Spotlight: Georgetown Meals on Wheels Volunteers

Volunteer Spotlight: Georgetown Meals on Wheels Volunteers

By Emily HayesIn Meals on WheelsTags meals on wheels, volunteer spotlight, Well checks

This month, we would like to introduce you to an exciting addition to our our monthly News: a “Volunteer Spotlight!” This month, we’re featuring The...

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27.072020July 27, 2020

2019 Annual Report Published

By Emily HayesIn NewsTags Annual Report

Every year, we publish an Annual Report to capture data and reflect on the previous year. In 2019, we served over 4,500 clients, raised over...

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24.072020July 28, 2020
Community Partnerships Grow during COVID-19

Community Partnerships Grow during COVID-19

By Emily HayesIn NewsTags community partnerships, COVID-19, donations, Operation Liberty Hill, Reveal Resource Center

2020 has been a year of challenges, with one challenge right on the heels of the one before it. Since the COVID-19 pandemic has completely...

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23.072020July 23, 2020

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: OWBC Notice for 2021 Insurance Consultant Services for Group Health Benefits (fully funded)

By Emily HayesIn News

Request for Proposals (RFP) for Insurance Consultant Services for Group Health Benefits (fully funded) newspaper publishing services will be received by OWBC until Noon, August...

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16.072020October 6, 2020

Sun City’s WHO Ladies Launch 9th Annual Fundraiser for Meals on Wheels

By Emily HayesIn News

Now more than ever, Opportunities’ Meals on Wheels (MOW) program is in need of community support. Women Helping Others (WHO), or as we call them–the...

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14.072020July 14, 2020

BancorpSouth Gives Donation for Emergency Assistance in Burnet County

By Emily HayesIn NewsTags BancorpSouth, COVID-19

BancorpSouth has submitted a donation for emergency assistance for residents in need in Burnet County. Amber Kani, Assistance Vice President & CRA Specialist at BancorpSouth,...

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09.072020July 9, 2020
COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Available

COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Available

By Emily HayesIn Community Services, News

COVID-19 Emergency Assistance is funding that is available for Williamson and Burnet County residents that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. This emergency funding is...

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07.072020July 7, 2020

Main Office Staggering Shifts Beginning July 13

By Emily HayesIn NewsTags COVID-19

Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties takes the health and safety of our staff and clients very seriously. In response to the rise in positive...

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26.062020June 29, 2020
Celebrating Employees who Earned their Degree during COVID-19

Celebrating Employees who Earned their Degree during COVID-19

By Emily HayesIn News

Due to COVID-19, many graduation ceremonies and celebrations have been cancelled or held only in a virtual capacity. OWBC has had numerous staff members who...

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22.062020June 22, 2020

OWBC’s Return to Work Protocols and What It Means for Clients

By Emily HayesIn NewsTags COVID-19

June 22, 2020 As a reminder, OWBC has over 20 locations in which we operate. Each site is unique depending on location and partnerships that...

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18.062020June 18, 2020

Kwik Chek Delivers Generous In-Kind Donation

By Emily HayesIn NewsTags in-kind donations, Kwik Chek

Kwik Chek, a convenience store in Spicewood, TX, dropped off a generous in-kind donation on Wednesday, June 17th. The donation included numerous health, beauty, and...

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05.062020June 5, 2020
IKEA Donates Over $2,000 in Item Donations

IKEA Donates Over $2,000 in Item Donations

By Emily HayesIn NewsTags donations

IKEA in Round Rock has donated over $2,000 in item donations to Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties. We would especially like to thank our...

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15.052020May 15, 2020

OWBC Receives Grant from Communities Foundation of Texas to support COVID-19 Relief Fund

By Emily HayesIn News

Donation stems from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas’ COVID-19 Collaborative Grant Fund Georgetown, Texas, May 15, 2020 – OWBC announced it was awarded...

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08.052020May 12, 2020

Celebrating Community Action Month

By Emily HayesIn Community Services, News

Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties (OWBC) was established in 1965 as the area’s official Community Action Agency. We are a private, non-profit corporation governed...

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01.052020May 1, 2020
COVID-19: A Kindness Report

COVID-19: A Kindness Report

By Emily HayesIn Community Services, Head Start, Meals on Wheels, NewsTags donations, partners

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has taken up much of our time and attention since mid-March. Whether you’re scrolling through Facebook or reading the news, there...

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01.052020May 1, 2020
City of Round Rock Parks & Rec. Help Deliver Meals to Congregate Seniors

City of Round Rock Parks & Rec. Help Deliver Meals to Congregate Seniors

By Emily HayesIn Meals on Wheels, NewsTags City of Round Rock, congregate, meals on wheels, staff

Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties (OWBC) has numerous senior nutrition kitchens located throughout Williamson and Burnet Counties that serve our congregate seniors on site....

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23.042020April 23, 2020
HEB Grants Meals on Wheels of Williamson and Burnet Counties $33,200 for COVID-19 Relief

HEB Grants Meals on Wheels of Williamson and Burnet Counties $33,200 for COVID-19 Relief

By Emily HayesIn Meals on Wheels, NewsTags COVID-19, Meals on Wheels Texas

Through efforts championed by Meals on Wheels Texas (MOWT) and our friends at H-E-B, Meals on Wheels of Williamson and Burnet Counties has received a...

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14.042020April 14, 2020
OWBC Receives BBVA Foundation Grant for Burnet County

OWBC Receives BBVA Foundation Grant for Burnet County

By Emily HayesIn NewsTags BBVA Bank, COVID19, donations, grants

The BBVA Foundation has generously awarded Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties (OWBC) a $5,000 grant to assist with COVID-19 resources and funding in Burnet...

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06.042020April 8, 2020
Meals for Head Start Families Now Available

Meals for Head Start Families Now Available

By Emily HayesIn Head Start, NewsTags families, head start, Head Start meals

On Monday, April 6, Head Start began serving drive-through meals for Head Start families. Meals include breakfast, lunch, and a snack, and are available from...

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03.042020April 3, 2020
WHO Ladies Donate Additional $1,000 for COVID-19 Relief

WHO Ladies Donate Additional $1,000 for COVID-19 Relief

By Emily HayesIn NewsTags COVID-19, donations, Sun City, WHO Ladies

Women Helping Others (WHO) is a group of women within the Sun City Texas Association who help charitable groups in Williamson County, specifically those in Georgetown....

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30.032020March 31, 2020
Texas Mutual Donates $50,000 to OWBC

Texas Mutual Donates $50,000 to OWBC

By Emily HayesIn NewsTags COVID-19, texas mutual

Texas Mutual, an Austin-based provider of workers’ compensation insurance, is on a mission to make an impact in the greater Austin community. Today, Texas Mutual...

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26.032020April 1, 2020
Head Start Offers Learning Support for Parents through Facebook

Head Start Offers Learning Support for Parents through Facebook

By Emily HayesIn Head Start, NewsTags head start, learning support

Given the COVID-19 crisis, our Head Start sites are all closed until April 6 (or until told otherwise). To help our Head Start parents still...

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24.032020March 25, 2020
COVID-19: Updates as of March 25th

COVID-19: Updates as of March 25th

By Emily HayesIn NewsTags COVID-19

As of Wednesday, March 25, we will be closing our main office, operating with limited personnel. Continue checking our website for updates as to when...

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23.032020April 7, 2020
Donations Needed during COVID-19 Pandemic

Donations Needed during COVID-19 Pandemic

By Emily HayesIn Head Start, Meals on Wheels, NewsTags COVID-19, donations

During the COVID-19 pandemic, our Meals on Wheels and Head Start clients, in particular, need our help more than ever. Our neighbors in need aren’t...

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13.032020March 25, 2020
COVID-19 Announcement

COVID-19 Announcement

By Emily HayesIn NewsTags announcements, COVID-19, news

Dear Community, Staff, Students and Parents: Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties (OWBC) is dedicated to promoting a safe and healthy environment for all employees...

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Our Pull, Shoot & Serve Clay Shoot Fundraiser is Friday, March 26 from 9am-2pm, and team registration is now open! Register your team of five on our Clay Shoot event page or learn more about the multiple sponsorship opportunities still available. All funds raised benefit Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties.

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