SPECIAL TO THE PRESS
The Greater Taylor Foundation is urging people who love the community to “Give Taylor” now through midnight Nov. 28, Giving Tuesday.
“We want to partner with all of our Taylor 501c3 charities and ask people to help make a difference by giving where they are living,” GTF Board Chair Diana Phillips said. “We have so many organizations providing lifelines to local residents and they need help from all of us who can give.”
Using the URL GiveTaylor. org, supporters can go online and donate any amount they wish.
“They can even do it ‘in honor’ or ‘in memory’ of a loved one and I think that would make such a special way to gift someone this season,” Phillps said.
Phillips also reached out to Susan and Blaine Faykus of Faykus Financial who agreed to donate to each organization up to 50 cents for every dollar raised. Their donation will be distributed per dollar raised by each group.
Here is a very brief description of the charities people can give to at GiveTaylor.org.
Greater Taylor Foundation
GTF has just embarked on its IMPACT Taylor goals to raise money to help our community focus on the following areas: childcare and early education, connections and collaborations, economic wellbeing, food insecurity, mental health and housing.
Agape Food Pantry of Taylor
The Agape Pantry at Oasis Church helps alleviate food insecurity and raises awareness of hunger in the community. It serves everyone from lowincome families, single parents, senior citizens, unemployed individuals, disabled veterans, working poor and anyone else in need of assistance.
American Legion Post 39
The American Legion is a veteran’s organization of and for veterans. The local chapter funds fireworks, sends students to Boys State and Girls State, advocates patriotism and honor, promotes strong national security and works to ensure devotion to service members and veterans.
Baylor Scott & White
This group raises and manages charitable funds to support Baylor Scott & White Health and supports initiatives that impact the health and well-being of its patients and the communities it serves.
Boys & Girls Club of East Williamson County
BGCEWC provides affordable afterschool and summer programming to keep local students safe and to enhance their character and educational development.
Cinderella’s Closet
Cinderella’s Closet provides students formal wear for school events without charge to ensure all students can have the joy and dignity of participating in school events.
Craftsman Center
This non-profit provides nocost trades plumbing and electrical licensing to adults and to students in area high schools that let them begin work in the trades quickly.
Dickey Museum and Multipurpose Center
Organizers say this space will be used to educate, promote wellness, good health, soundness and peace of mind through meditation while serving the community as a resource.
Friends of the Moody
Established in 1976, this group provides support for Gov. Dan Moody’s historic home, shares the history of our community, provides historical and community programming to ensure this native son’s accomplishments will be remembered.
Friends of the Taylor Public Library
Friends of the Library fund the Summer Reading program, Halloween costume contest and other programs for all ages at the Taylor Public Library.
Good Life Taylor
Good Life raises money for specially selected community improvement projects. Since 2012, GL has donated more than $300,000 to projects at the Taylor Animal Shelter, Taylor Public Library, Bull Branch Disc Golf Course, Murphy Park and Taylor Regional Park playgrounds.
Mama Duck
Mama Duck wants to remove financial barriers that may keep Taylor ISD students from fully participating in their academic experience. Past efforts have paid off school lunch debt and field trip costs, purchased caps and gowns for graduates, promoted reading at events in public parks and more.
PI Shoppe Foundation
PI Shoppe’s mission is to help close the educational gap that exists between different socioeconomic classes. Donations help cover the cost of tutoring for qualifying families in financial need.
Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry & Community Ministries
Shepherd’s Heart strives to be a place of hope and healing where individuals come to receive assistance with food, clothing, and emergency shelter; and be touched by the Good Shepherd.
Taylor CAN
This organization offers humanitarian aid, assistance with obtaining identification, document storage, signups for government programs (like food stamps, MAP, Social Security disability) and healthcare interventions, for the homeless.
Taylor Conservation and Heritage Society
TCHS preserves and promotes the architectural, historical and cultural legacy of Taylor.
Taylor Educational Enrichment Foundation
The TEE Foundation funds unique academic opportunities and enhanced learning through a series of classroom grants awarded to the teachers in Taylor Independent School District. It aims to build stronger future leaders by broadening their educational experiences that general funds do not provide.
Taylor Pride
Taylor Pride is the hub of the LGBTQ community in Taylor and serves LGBTQ people and allies through resources, advocacy and community-building.
Taylor Rodeo Association Foundation
This foundation uses money raised at TRA events to get reinvested in the community as scholarships and donations to local organizations such as 4H/ FFA Boosters, Dell Children’s Hospital and numerous other non-profit organizations.
Texas Critter Crusaders
TCC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fulfilling the unmet needs for animals at the Taylor Animal shelter through fund-raising, volunteer work and donation drives and to provide those goods, services or funds quickly to the animals when they need it to help them thrive and find forever homes.
The FIRE Foundation
This foundation works to build powerful education ecosystems within our local communities, including hosting STEM and STEAM focused summer camps.
The First Baptist Church of Taylor
The congregation of this historic Taylor church on Robinson Street plans to build a new fellowship hall and make improvements to the church building to help it serve the community and spread the Word of God.
St. Mary’s Catholic School
St. Mary’s is a private, Catholic, Christian school that serves children of all faiths. Its Classical education model is aimed towards developing the whole person: intellectual, spiritual and moral.
10,000 Fearless First Responders
The 10,000 Fearless First Responders is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its community’s needs. We will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
