It all started with a dream, a conversation between friends over coffee, and a dozen women willing to exchange their weekly lunch-out-with-the-girls for a brown bag and the chance to make a difference in their local community. It was a small beginning that led to great things. WOMEN HELPING OTHERS (WHO) has evolved to a force over 300 women strong, who collectively make a big impact on community-based organizations and improve life for many. WHO meets monthly — advancing the common good and strengthening quality of life through donations of our time, our service, and our financial assistance; while fostering inclusive camaraderie and fellowship. Scroll Down / Click the Photos To Learn More
WHO volunteers and donates to nonprofit organizations throughout Williamson County. We have supported them by sponsoring fundraisers, volunteering, donating money, and spreading the word that these nonprofits need help. In 2024 alone, we contributed $225,797 to these community-based organizations through membership contributions and collaborations with Sun City neighborhoods and the Georgetown community. WHO works together with Meals on Wheels, a third-party fundraiser with Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties, which also receives a matching donation. There's so much to be done! Won't you help us?
In June, Karen Sheppard and Yolanda Salcido organized a blanket-making workshop to donate to a local non-profit. Another workshop will be held on July 22 at 1 pm in the Georgetown Room, Cowan Creek Amenity Center. Contact Karen at [email protected] to sign up for the next workshop.
The mission is to provide a true sanctuary setting where their residents receive the best possible care. Harleys provide comfy cottages with air conditioning and heating, a large play yard, and lots of love and devotion.
Join the WHO tour of the facility on June 20. Contact Susan Tenney [email protected] for details.
On May 15, WHO members visited and toured the A Gift of Time office at the Carver Center for Families in Georgetown. Their mission is to make a positive impact on the lives of those with mild to moderate memory loss, their caregivers, and the community at large. Executive Director: Becky Folta-May
The Family Eldercare Fan Drive will begin May 1 through Sep 15. We are raising money to purchase fans for the elderly in Williamson County. We will not collect fans at the WHO meetings.
Donations can be made online. Click "Read more" below to access website.
Or, a check can be mailed to Family Eldercare/Fan Drive, 1700 Rutherford Lane, Austin, TX 78654. Include WHO Fundraiser on the memo line.
Your gift to the Summer Fan Drive provides free fans and other support to Central Texans who don't have or can't afford A/C. Many of our older neighbors live in hot homes with their pets, so your donation keeps animal companions cool, too!
Read about our WHO ladies and their volunteer experiences at non-profits in Williamson County. Where do you volunteer? We want to highlight your service and educate our members about the opportunities that are available to them. Please submit information and photos for the next issue of The Volunteer to WHO President Maria Tollesson at [email protected]
At the January 27 meeting, Judy Madsen, Vice President, and Program Committee Chair, announced a surprise presentation and asked past board members to come up for recognition. She introduced Williamson County Commissioner Terry Cook, who presented and read a Proclamation for the WHO Ladies of Sun City to be adopted on January 28, 2025, by Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell. The proclamation praised and commended the WHO ladies for consistent dedication, commitment, philanthropy, compassion, and community service, among many other positive attributes outlined in the proclamation, to work collaboratively toward improving the lives of those in Georgetown and Williamson County. Commissioner Cook invited WHO members to attend the meeting to adopt the proclamation and celebrate January 28th as WHO Ladies of Sun City Day. Dori Yeater of Opportunities for Williamson and Burnett Counties acknowledged the recognition and presented the proclamations to each board member.
Meet the Non-Profit Speakers for 2025 at the WHO Meetings every fourth Monday at 1:30 p.m. in the Sun City Ball Room at 2 Texas Drive.
We welcomed our 2025 non-profit speakers to our January meeting 27 and celebrated our 2024 successes with a glass of bubbly served to the gals by our Distinguished Gentlemen. WHO President Maria stated that through collaboration with our neighbors, third party fundraisers, and the WHO volunteerism we helped many others in Williamson County. She invited Treasurer Sally to announce the grand total of $225,797.00