Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties (WBCO)

Opportunities head start provides comprehensive child development and social services to low-income families with young children from pre- natal up to five years of age. In 2022, the program served over 700 low- income infants, preschoolers, and toddlers from the community. With respect to its head start 0-5 program, innovative partnerships have been established with local school districts to provide isd teachers in the classroom, services to children with disabilities, facility and land space, and transportation services. Head start also has significantly benefited from donated utilities, land, and buildings from cities, counties and civic groups, and grant-making organizations such as the greater round rock community foundation. Additionally, countless volunteer hours and donated supplies have been contributed by numerous community members and local businesses.

Opportunities community services provides energy, water, and case management assistance to low income families, families in crisis, as well as to elderly persons. In 2022, the program assisted over 4,100 clients with utility assistance and case management, referrals, and emergency shelter. Partnerships also enhance the success of the community services program through agreements with local utility providers and other helping organizations to provide services.

Meals on wheels of williamson and burnet counties provides hot, nutritious noon-time meals to disabled adults and seniors age 60 and older. Meals are delivered (to homebound seniors) by caring volunteers to those unable to leave their home or prepare their own meals. Additionally, congregate meals are served at all six senior activity centers in williamson and burnet counties providing nutrition, socialization, activities, and educational seminars that assist in maintaining healthy and independent lifestyles. Over 240,000 meals were served to homebound seniors in 2022. Meals on wheels of williamson and burnet counties greatly depends upon the assistance of over 700 caring volunteers who deliver meals. The program also benefits significantly from the collaboration established with the ministerial alliance in georgetown for financial and volunteer support. Moreover, we receive valuable information and knowledge from other agencies through our interagency council participation in williamson and burnet counties, and continuing education Opportunities from the meals on wheels Texas association board. Local social service organizations and generous businesses and individuals enhance resources available to participating seniors.

Opportunities affordable housing provides housing at below market rent to qualifying low/moderate income families.