HomeMy WebLinkAboutCaring Place 20th Anniversary_6.08.2010P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, the Caring Place serves families in economic crisis in
Georgetown and Northern Williamson County, Texas because of the dedication
and commitment of over 300 volunteers and 12 employees; and
WHEREAS, record numbers of families are turning to The Caring Place for
assistance due to the rapidly increasing population growth of the area and the
impact of the recent economic crisis on families; and
WHEREAS, more than 1,000 first-time families turned to The Caring Place
for assistance in 2009; and
WHEREAS, The Caring Place provided over 330 tons of food to area
families through their 5 feeding programs; and
WHEREAS, all assistance to families is provided because of the generous
donations of time and dollars from the communities served and through the sales
of donated items through the Fabulous Finds Thrift Store; and
WHEREAS, The Caring Place has been serving Georgetown and Northern
Williamson County Families since 1985, and will be celebrating its 25th
anniversary of service on June 8, 2010
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE GARVER, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, do hereby proclaim June 8, 2010 as
CARING PLACE DAY
and congratulate the organization on its 25th anniversary of service.