Resources

TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE

TEXAS UTILITY HELP PROGRAM- Texas Utility Help is here for you.

Texas Utility Help can give financial assistance to qualified Texas homeowners and renters with low income. Eligible expenses include electricity, gas, propane, water, and wastewater.

CEAP-The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program is a utility assistance program provided by the Texas department of Housing and Community affairs. CEAP is designed to assist low income households in meeting their immediate energy needs. 

Operation School Bell-Assistance League-  provided clothing for more than 1500 students and provided emergency clothing to 15 area elementary schools. Children who go to school without adequate clothing often suffer low self-esteem.  Students (K-8th grade) are identified by Georgetown, Jarrell, Florence, Granger, and Taylor elementary school counselors and are invited to shop on special shopping days at Walmart for brand NEW clothing. Families in need of this assistance must contact their school guidance counselor for a referral. 

MULTIPLE SERVICE PROGRAMS AND ASSISTANCE

The Caring Place helps with food, rent, utilities, clothing, car repairs, home repair, transportation/gas vouchers, emergency/temporary shelter, disasters, as well as having a thrift store and more. They offer management support along with food programs like “Our Daily Bread”, which offers fresh food for individuals/families, and the Healthy Options Programs for the Elderly (HOPE).

The Caring Place is located at 2001 Railroad Avenue, Georgetown. For more information call either 512-943-0709 / 512-688-3595 or visit their website at www.caringplacetx.org

Opportunities offers programs such as Head Start, Meals on Wheels, community services, affordable housing, utility assistance (such as the CEAP program to help pay for heating and electric bills, for those who qualify), job skills training for qualified low income households as well as administering utilities assistance for the City of Georgetown Utilities.  Complete their online application for assistance here. 

1) There is a utility bill penalty waiver for Georgetown Utilities where a customer who is disabled, or who is 60 years of age or older, may request, a standing waiver of the late penalty, for utility payments made after the due date.

2)  There is a low income discount for residential customers who provide proof of participation in the Medicaid Program by a permanent resident in the household. The discount is 30% off the water base rate, 30% off the electric base rate, and 20% off the wastewater rate per billing cycle. To apply, email a copy of your Medicaid card or award letter to customercare@georgetown.org, or bring it by the Customer Care drive thru located at 300-1 Industrial Ave.

The Salvation Army works on a referral basis only from agencies such as SVDP and The Caring Place.  If the referral is accepted, the Salvation Army can assist with rent, utilities and other basic needs.

 Texas Health & Human Services in Georgetown provides Medicaid, CHIP, Food Stamp and Welfare among other services. Medicaid provides health care for low income people. Welfare programs (TANF) give assistance to those who have little or no income. While Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Food Stamps helps low-income families 

Free laundry with Laundry Love of Georgetown

Volunteers of America -  Volunteers of America Texas is a ministry of service dedicated to helping people in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. Through hundreds of human service programs, including housing and healthcare, we help more than 11,000 people in more than 30 urban and rural communities statewide. For more than a century, we support and empower America’s most vulnerable groups, including veterans, at-risk youth, homeless individuals and families as well as seniors and their caregivers. 

Assistance Programs

•  Affordable Housing Communities for Seniors 
• Veteran Support
• Community Re-entry
• Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
• Treatment and Recovery
• Youth prevention services
• Financial Opportunity Center
• Operation Backpack

 ROUND ROCK AREA SERVING CENTER
The Serving Center offers many programs and services: The Community Gardens, clothing and furniture vouchers, Computer for Kids, Keep Round Rock Warm, alternative loan repayment program and financial assistance (utilities, rent, prescriptions, transportation & temporary lodging). We are here to support families in crisis and depend on your support to care for our community. Apply for assistance online via  https://www.rrasc.org/request-assistance/ or reach them by phone at  512.244.2431.   

 Catholic Charities provides counseling services, natural disaster relief services and immigration services, including assistance for refugees as well. They administer a grant program for veterans and their families as well as utility assistance programs (electric and ATMOS gas) when funds are available.

Findhelp.org is a great resource to find assistance. Enter your zip code to find food assistance, help paying bills and other free or reduced cost programs.  There are many other topics including housing, goods, health, legal, care, education and work  

 Assistance League of Georgetown works to help the lives of children and adults through their community programs: Operation School Bell, Reading & More,  New Friends, Scholarships and Assist a Teacher. 

 The Georgetown Project fosters connectivity and relationship building among organizations serving children, youth and families so that true collaboration is possible. The 35-plus agencies and organizations involved with The Georgetown Project Collaborative for Children and Youth represent a strong, interconnected service community that maps local resources, identifies needs and gaps in services, and networks to fill the gaps for families. Direct program services include: After School Action Program (ASAP), Assets In Action, Bridges To Growth Parent Center, Community Interaction Partnership (CIP), Kid City and The NEST Empowerment Center & Host Home.  

Jeremiah Program   

Jeremiah Program is a national organization with a mission to disrupt the cycle of poverty for single mothers and their children, two generations at a time. When a mother invests simultaneously in her personal and professional goals and the education of her children, she can re-author her family’s outcomes and act as a change agent within her community. We know this because we see the proof points every day in our classrooms and campuses. Jeremiah Program offers one of the nation’s most successful strategies for disrupting poverty, two generations at a time. At JP, we believe that no mother should have to make the untenable choice between investing in herself or supporting her children. Jeremiah Porgram offers assistance for career track college education, early childhood education, affordable housing, and leadership training. 

FOOD ASSISTANCE 

Helping Hands of Georgetown assists those in need with a mobile food pantry and brown bag meals as well as some limited financial support. Monday - Thursday weekly the Helping Hands office is open from 10-3pm.  The Helping Hands office is located @ 107 Halmar Cove, Ste. 232. The office phone # is 512-688-3595 and their website is helpinghandsgtx.org
Mobile Food Pantry Locations -(please call the Helping Hands office to confirm locations and times)

• Monday - Thursday-from 3-4pm the Helping Hands team take the mobile food van to the 8th St. side of the library.  
• Monday- Quail Valley
• Tuesday- Georgetown Square on Royal Drive
• Wednesday- San Gabriel Apts. on Leander
• Thursday- Matthews Road. 
• Sunday - Volunteers help in serving a warm dinner at the 8th St parking lot at Georgetown Library location. 

HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly) The purpose of the Healthy Options Program for  the Elderly (HOPE) is to reduce hunger among low-income seniors age 55 and older by providing them with free monthly distributions of nutritious food.  Each month, HOPE clients receive 15-20 pounds of shelf-stable grocery items to supplement their diets. Administered through the Central Texas Food Bank in Austin. For Williamson County to apply for this service please call the Round Rock Serving Center @  512.244.2431 .

• The Caring Place distributes HOPE to those eligible people living in our service area.
• A short application is required annually to participate in this age and income or crisis based program.
• Self-declaration of name, address, number in family, age and basis for eligibility (income/crisis) is needed.

Eligibility: 

• This program helps people who are older than 54 years old.
• Must meet annual income guidelines.

Coverage Area: This program covers residents of the following cities: Andice, TX, Bartlett, TX, Florence, TX, Georgetown, TX, Granger, TX, Jarrell, TX, Jonah, TX, Schwertner, TX, Walburg, TX and Weir, TX.

Proof of Income:Required.
 

The Santa Rosa Food Pantry (Andice)
The Santa Rosa Food Pantry The food pantry is located in Carr Hall- hours of operation below   

• 9:00-11:00 AM on the First Wednesday of each month
  • Volunteers please arrive by 7:15 AM
• 5:00-7:00 PM on the Third Monday of each month
  • Volunteers please arrive by 3:30 PM
• All who are in need of food are welcome. For questions or immediate Food Assistance please call our Outreach number 254.317.2891 or email Linda Odelson.  

EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES 

Georgetown ISD Jobs

Learn about various career opportunities in the following areas just click the link below.

View current open positions in Georgetown ISD

 Goodwill Job Center assists any job seeker to find work, prepare resumes, prepare for interviews and provide work clothing if needed. Certificate education programs (such as CDL or CNA) are available for free to those that qualify. 

 Dress for Success for Women -  Through six active career development programs, they provide women with the resources, tools and support they need to not only secure gainful, fulfilling employment, but to continue growing personally and professionally long after their last appointment

 Capital IDEA provides financial support and extensive professional guidance to motivated, nontraditional students who want to earn more and move up in a great career. With many community partners, like Austin Community College, they stand committed to providing individuals the opportunity and support they need to earn a degree and get started in a promising career.  

The Georgetown Health Foundation Carver Center for Families is hiring for positions in Georgetown and surrounding areas. See all current openings here. 

The City of Georgetown has job opening's. See all current opening's here

Williamson County Job Opportunities on Indeed.com. See all current opening's here

Texas Workforce Commission helps Texans find jobs, file for unemployment benefits, etc.

See below for links to jobs search tools as well as Texas Job Dept another search tool: https://www.texasjobdepartment.com/job-search/?utm_medium=undefined&utm_source=undefined&dcaise=1

 Community Action provides free education courses for those that qualify. Classes offered may change. In the past the following classes have been offered: English and a Second Language (ESL), High School Equivalency (HSE),  Certified Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy, and HVAC.Upcoming Classes:  

Certified Nursing Assistant – Georgetown – July 12 – August 23- https://bit.ly/cnawilco Medical Administrative Assistant – Taylor TX – July 19 – October 20 - https://bit.ly/cmaataylor Certified Nursing Assistant for English language learners – Taylor, TX – July 12 – August 26 - http://bit.ly/wilcoeslcna

HOUSING & HOMELESSNESS ASSISTANCE

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN

At Housing Authority of the City of Georgetown they offer numerous classes and activities to families, in addition they enable disabled and elderly residents to remain living independently and/or to age in place.  These include nutritional and health classes; exercise groups; medical, hearing and prescription medications screenings; defensive driving; financial literacy as well as classes about issues such as identity fraud, etc.   They have computer labs for resident use and offer computer classes with one on one computer tutors.  These are also used for job search and resume building as well as email access and to use as a medium for contacting family members.  They partner with various Home Health Care agencies and churches to provide assistance to our residents with household duties and yard work.  They host family activities in partnership with the Georgetown Church of Christ, the First Baptist Church of Georgetown, Celebration Church and annually partner with the Boys and Girls Club as well as the Stonehaven Senior Center to celebrate holidays, new resident dinners, Neighborhood night out events and other activities. 

Housing Application Process

Phone: 512.863.5565

 Texas Baptist Children’s Home (TBCH) embraces children and families in need in order to empower and equip them for a promising future. Children and single mothers, and youth aging out of foster care or facing homelessness, who come to TBCH are often lost, hurting, and hopeless, without a place to turn for help during their time of greatest need. Our residential program provides a safe home and a stable family environment where they can learn, grow, and ultimately experience a happy, healthy future. 

 THE RATHGEBER CENTER FOR FAMILIES- The Salvation Army Rathgeber Center for Families is a 212 bed shelter and a safe-haven for families experiencing homelessness in our community.  This program provides:  - Temporary shelter  Residents also receive:  - 100% housing focused client directed case management services - Full service rapid rehousing programs on-site to assist clients - Employment assistance and skills training - Outsourced childcare - Child and family therapist - Computer learning center - Teachers and tutors - Private bathrooms in each room - Laundry facilities Please call for more information @  737-256-6926 

FOUNDATION FOR THE HOMELESS- Foundation for the Homeless provides families experiencing homelessness hope, opportunity, and solutions while also promoting the dignity of individuals who experience homelessness. 
Assistance Programs
If you are seeking services: Foundation for the Homeless accepts client referrals from the Austin/ Travis County Continuum of Care Coordinated Entry Assessment list.  This list is created and managed by Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO).In order to be  considered for Foundation for the Homeless services, individuals must complete the Coordinated Assessment and be referred to us by Echo
Please contact one of the agencies on the link below to set an appointment for completion of the assessment. FFH does not do coordinated assessments.
https://www.foundationhomeless.org/contact  

RENTER AND HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Georgetown Rent or Mortgage Assistance-

Thanks to a donation from Georgetown Health Foundation, Catholic charities of Central Texas has special funding available for Georgetown-area residents who did not receive stimulus checks under the CARES act. 

Requirements

1. Must be a Georgetown or Georgetown ETJ resident living with the following zip codes-78626,78628,78633,78673,78634

2. Must not have received CARES Act stimulus check payments

Contact Catholic Charities Central Texas @ 512-651-6100 (Open M-F 8:30-5:00pm)

Austin Tenants Council 

Free telephone counseling service available to Travis, Hays, and Williamson County residents. 

Telephone Counseling:

Call 512-474-1961 (Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Monday through Thursday 1 PM to 4 PM)

Call 512-474-7006 (Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 12 PM & 12:30 PM-5:00 PM)

Online Counseling:

Complete an online intake and we will get back to you in one to two business days. 

 HABITAT - Restore Appliances- The ReStore is a discount home improvement store and donation center. With locations in Austin and San Marcos, the ReStore is committed to increasing the community’s access to low-cost building materials and home improvement supplies, diverting valuable, reusable items from the landfill, and supporting Austin Habitat for Humanity’s affordable housing programs in the five counties it serves.
Phone- 512-868-1609 

  The Habitat for Humanity Williamson County Home Repair Program helps qualified homeowners make critical home repairs that reduce health or safety hazards or improve weatherization.To find out more visit https://williamsonhabitat.org/repair-my-home/ or call (512) 863-4344 

 SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE
Sleep in Heavenly Peace  -If your child is sleeping in unwanted conditions like the floor, sofa, or even in bed with mom/dad or siblings SHP may be able to assist. Visit the link below to request your free single twin bed or free twin bunk bed.
Bed Request
Questions-

• Email: barbara.pearce@shp.org 
• Phone: 512-413- 6384

Texas Tenants Rights Handbook

 The handbook is for residential tenants and is published as a public service by the Texas Young Lawyers Association 

LEGAL ASSISTANCE

 The People’s Lawyer website is filled with legal information regarding issues important to Texans, such as: landlord/tenant law (for example, renting issues such as having a formal written lease, refusal of landlord to rent to families with children, refusing rent to handicapped persons, forcing landlords to fix things, lockouts, breaking a lease, legal grounds for eviction). Other topics include: auto accident, disaster rip-offs, bankruptcy, credit reports and identity theft, debt collection, do not call lists, insurance, overtime rules, scam alerts, small claims court, and more. 

Texas Free Legal Answers-ABA Free Legal Answers 

 ABA Free Legal Answers is a virtual legal advice clinic for qualifying users to post civil legal questions at no cost. 

 LiveChat on TexasLawHelp.org LiveChat connects you with an attorney, paralegal, or law student in real time. They can help you better understand legal information on the website and—in some cases—provide legal advice. 

All LiveChat services, including navigation assistance, legal information, and legal advice, are completely free. 

LiveChat Hours
Monday – Wednesday
10 AM – 2 PM

When TexasLawHelp.org LiveChat is available, you will see an icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Georgetown Annex

100 Wilco Way, Suite 204

512-943-1501

 RENTER AND HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE 

Georgetown Rent or Mortgage Assistance-

Thanks to a donation from Georgetown Health Foundation, Catholic charities of Central Texas has special funding available for Georgetown-area residents who did not receive stimulus checks under the CARES act. 

Requirements

1. Must be a Georgetown or Georgetown ETJ resident living with the following zip codes-78626,78628,78633,78673,78634

2. Must not have received CARES Act stimulus check payments

Contact Catholic Charities Central Texas @ 512-651-6100 (Open M-F 8:30-5:00pm)

Austin Tenants Council 

Free telephone counseling service available to Travis, Hays, and Williamson County residents. 

Telephone Counseling:

Call 512-474-1961 (Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Monday through Thursday 1 PM to 4 PM)

Call 512-474-7006 (Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 12 PM & 12:30 PM-5:00 PM)

Online Counseling:

Complete an online intake and we will get back to you in one to two business days. 

Texas Tenants Rights Handbook

 The handbook is for residential tenants and is published as a public service by the Texas Young Lawyers Association 

Texas Free Legal Answers-ABA Free Legal Answers 

 ABA Free Legal Answers is a virtual legal advice clinic for qualifying users to post civil legal questions at no cost. 

 LiveChat on TexasLawHelp.org

LiveChat connects you with an attorney, paralegal, or law student in real time. They can help you better understand legal information on the website and—in some cases—provide legal advice. 

All LiveChat services, including navigation assistance, legal information, and legal advice, are completely free. 

LiveChat Hours
Monday – Wednesday
10 AM – 2 PM

When TexasLawHelp.org LiveChat is available, you will see an icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Georgetown Annex

100 Wilco Way, Suite 204

512-943-1501