Your Questions Answered
General
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GTX Connect is a Georgetown-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that builds community by connecting people, organizations, and resources to solve local challenges and make positive change happen.
We are an eclectic group of people running diverse programs.
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We operate as a federation of community programs. Each program holds a seat and a vote on our Board of Directors, so the people doing the work also guide the organization.
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Georgetown, Williamson County, and the communities of Central Texas. Each of our programs serves a different corner of the community, and together they reach neighbors of every age, background, and walk of life.
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No. GTX Connect is strictly nonpartisan and non-sectarian.
We welcome partners, volunteers, and neighbors of all backgrounds and beliefs.
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GTX Connect has been connecting the community for over 15 years.
Giving
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Yes. GTX Connect is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and all donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You'll receive an acknowledgment for your records.
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Directly into the community. You can choose how.
You can give to a specific program or to our general fund, which supports the shared infrastructure that keeps every program running. Restricted gifts are tracked and used strictly for their designated purpose.
Visit our Donate page to choose the program you'd like to support.
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Yes, we are here to connect.
Contact us with what you'd like to give, and we'll match it with the program that can put it to the best use.
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Yes. Tribute gifts are a meaningful way to celebrate or remember someone while supporting the community.
Let us know at the time of your gift, and we can send an acknowledgment to the honoree or their family.
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Yes! You can give weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annually.
Recurring gifts give our programs something priceless: the ability to plan ahead.
Working With Us
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No, that's exactly what we're here for.
You bring the vision. We provide the 501(c)(3) umbrella, various other support, and a network of community partners to help you get started.
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Start by reaching out to us at our new program page.
Then it is just three easy steps: submit a written application, present your idea to our Board, and receive approval by Board vote.
New programs agree to our shared policies, designate a board representative, and commit to reporting their community impact.
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Yes. We call it graduating!
Programs grow within GTX Connect at their own pace, and for some, that means growing into an independent 501(c)(3).
We measure success by impact, not by how long you stay.
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Absolutely. Each of our programs welcomes and depends greatly on volunteers. There is a role for every skill and schedule.
Reach out through our contact page and we'll connect you with the program that fits you best.
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Give, volunteer, show up. Attend our events, follow our programs, and tell your neighbors.
Community is built by people who participate, and there's a place for you here.
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Become a sponsor or a program underwriter. Sponsors receive recognition across GTX Connect events, websites, and materials, visible community goodwill while investing directly in the place you do business.
Contact us to talk about a sponsorship that fits your business and your budget.
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Yes. We collaborate with nonprofits, schools, churches, government, and businesses across Central Texas.
If you're working to make the community better, we want to connect.
Accountability & Transparency
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Every program reports quarterly and annually on people served, volunteer hours, funds raised, and grant activity. Financial controls and board oversight keep everything transparent.