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Georgetown Nonprofit Coffee
October 28, 1:00-3:00 come and go
Lamppost Coffee ( 809 S Main St, Georgetown, TX 78626)
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Reader,
Our Georgetown coffee meet up is next Wednesday, October 28. Grapple with industry challenges, share your stories, and connect with others who get it.
We would love to see you there,
Courtney & Ray
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Upcoming Events
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October 28 Georgetown Nonprofit Coffee- 1:00-3:00 at Lamppost Coffee on the Square
November 2 Leander Nonprofit Coffee- 9:30-11:00 Red Horn Coffee Leander
November 2 (date correction from last week's email): Food Action Group- 12:30-2:00 Carver Center for Families
November 3 Wilco Nonprofit Meeting- 11:30-1:00 BACA Center
November 14 Wilco Community Coalition Fall Fest- 10:00-2:00 click to register
November 19 EWCC 10:00-11:30 Boys and Girls Club Taylor-
February 19 Sun City Nonprofit Fair 9:00-12:00 click to register
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Having the Right Partner Changes Everything in Nonprofit Work
It's no secret that nonprofit and community-driven work is incredibly hard. The stakes are always high and resources are tight. Having a trusted partner in your corner is essential to the survival of organizations and staff (hint: this is why we offer Nonprofit Coffee).As I’ve launched The Wilco Collective over the last year, I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have exactly that kind of partner in my friend and fellow consultant, Larry D. Williams, founder of Williams Community Solutions (WCS). Larry has been a true sounding board for me answering questions, generously sharing resources, and pushing me to think harder and deeper about my own work. When he isn’t helping me sharpen my own business, Larry is on the ground doing vital work across the public and nonprofit sectors. He brings over two decades of deep, hands-on experience in public service, government contracting, and community engagement. Through WCS, he specializes in turning complex institutional goals into practical, measurable, community-level action plans. If your organization is navigating the messy, rewarding intersection of government, nonprofits, and community outcomes, you want Larry in your corner!
If your organization is looking for a thoughtful partner who sees the bigger picture, I can’t recommend Larry enough.
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Grants You Should Know About
Texas Capital Foundation
Applications are now open for the Texas Capital Foundation Honors Awards, an annual competitive grant program for small and mid-sized nonprofits leading innovative, sustainable solutions to critical community needs. Three awards are available: two $50,000 grants for programs in Housing Solutions and Education and Workforce Development, and one $100,000 grant for a program serving veterans and first responders. Priority goes to nonprofits providing essential services in Texas Capital’s markets.
The application portal opened October 12 and closes November 15, 2026. Nine finalists will be notified January 25, 2027
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2027 EHF Grant Opportunities
EHF's open call for 2027 Cycle 1 Grant Opportunities is prioritizing three of EHF's Impact Drivers
- Strengthening Comprehensive Care
- Activating Community Voices
- Maximizing Connections to Health Coverage and Benefits
Organizations can begin submitting a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) on November 9, 2026.
LOIs are due by 5pm on November 30, 2026.
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