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Liberty Hill council hears pitches from local nonprofits for $45,000 in community support funding
Summary
At a 5:00 p.m. workshop, 11 local nonprofits gave three-minute pitches asking the city to share a $45,000 community support budget; requests included $15,000 for medical and crisis support, $10,000 for CASA advocacy and several $20,000 asks for shelter, field repairs and program support. Council will vote on allocations May 13.
Liberty Hill city council heard brief presentations from 11 local nonprofits at a 5:00 p.m. workshop, where organizations outlined program services and requested shares of $45,000 the council set aside in the current fiscal-year budget.
City staff explained the format and timeline at the start of the workshop and said council will vote on funding allocations at the May 13 council meeting. Presenters had three minutes each; staff asked any council questions be submitted to the city secretary by April 29.
CareFirst Foundation asked for $15,000 to provide targeted short-term assistance in four areas, including medical support, food assistance, clothing and crisis stabilization. James Schumard, speaking for CareFirst, described the group’s clinic-based nonprofit work and said the grant would help “take care of critical things in people's lives before it's too late.”
CASA Williamson County requested $10,000 to support…
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