05/23/2026
We’re still buzzing! Thanks to the incredible dedication of our 185 members and community supporters, we didn’t just gather - we made history together.
Seeds of Strength has officially crossed the $2.5 million threshold in lifetime community giving! Since 2010, our collective giving circle has been blessed to touch 47 local non-profit agencies through 156 total grants, pouring a cumulative $2,547,488 directly back into Georgetown!!!.
As our President, Pam Carlson, so beautifully shared:
“Touching 47 unique agencies through 156 grants shows the deep, lasting roots we’ve planted in this community, and we are thrilled to expand that reach even further this year.”
We also want to send out a big thank you to our incredible corporate sponsors this year: Dan Hewlett Chevrolet Buick, Berry Creek country club, Alfred’s catering, and Schlotzsky’s!
The absolute highlight of the afternoon was presenting $180,000 in funding to our incoming 2026 Grantees, who are doing vital work on the ground every single day.
✨ A Gift of Time ($20,000)
✨ Annunciation Maternity Home ($25,000)
✨ Austin Sunshine Camps ($25,000)
✨ Boys & Girls Club Georgetown ($17,500)
✨ Capital IDEA ($25,000)
✨ Economic Growth Business Incubator ($17,500)
✨ Foster Angels ($25,000)
✨ The Georgetown Project ($25,000)
We also turned the page to an exciting new chapter as we passed the torch, honoring our phenomenal outgoing leaders our founders - including beloved Barbara Hallmark - and officially inducting our spectacular incoming leadership team for the 2026–27 term.
We are so expectant for where their vision will take us next!
To our members, our community partners, and everyone who has watered these seeds over the last 16 years: thank you.
👉 Keep an eye out for more behind-the-scenes moments from the event!
Tagging our incredible 2026 Grantees and sponsors!: