WILLIAMSON COUNTY
Salvation Army expands
rent, utility assistance
The Salvation Army Williamson County Service Center ramped up its resources to meet the community need of rent and utility assistance, including the addition of six temporary employees to support the client financial assistance distribution through Dec. 30.
The Salvation Army is working with the Wilco Forward Phase III program, along with the Caring Place and the Round Rock Serving Center, to distribute $5 million in CARES Act funding for rent and utility assistance to county residents. The Service Center is also partnering with three agencies to assist clients who do not have access to a computer or need help with the required documentation.
• Community Resource Centers of Texas Inc., 155 Hillcrest Lane, Suite B, Liberty Hill, is open from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1-3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 512-548-5091.
• Hill Country Community Ministries, 1005 Lacy Drive, Leander, is open from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m. Fridays. Call 512-548-5091, ext. 201, for more information.
• Operation Liberty Hill, 1401 N. U.S. 183, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays. Call 512-778-4175.
For more information: SalvationArmyAustin.org/williamson-county-service-center.
ROUND ROCK
Cancer prevention
seminar Wednesday
“Healthspeak Education Series: Cancer Prevention” will be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday on Zoom via Baylor Scott & White.
The presentation will feature preventative measures an individual can take to reduce chances of developing cancer.
Registration is required by calling 844-279-3627 or visiting bswhealth.com and clicking on “Classes and Events.”
AUSTIN
Grieg center hosts
virtual gala Thursday
The Austin Center for Grief and Loss will host its Holders of Hope Celebration at 6:30 p.m. Thursday virtually at austingrief.org to help secure the funding needed to provide the important services the center offers.
The event will feature a conversation between KLRU’s Judy Maggio and Alan Graham, the founder and CEO of Mobile Loaves & Fishes, as well as a silent auction. The silent auction is open through 6:30 p.m. Friday.
For more information: bit.ly/36LG4es.
BEE CAVE
Exhibit focuses on
dark sky photography
The city of Bee Cave will present a dark sky photography exhibit following the theme “The Night Sky” from Wednesday to Nov. 14 at the Hive at Bee Cave, Suite T125, 12700 Hill Country Blvd.
Awards will be presented Nov. 13 at the closing reception.
The city will host the exhibit as it pursues the Dark Sky Community designation with the International Dark-Sky Association, which is the recognized authority on light pollution.
American-Statesman staff
Credit: Source link
