Georgetown, TX, April 5, 2018 Charity Navigator, America’s largest charity evaluator, has awarded The Caring Place its coveted 4-star rating for the fourth year in a row.
Based on the most recent information available, Charity Navigator has issued the 4-star rating for The Caring Place based on the organization’s demonstration of strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency. This is the highest possible rating and indicates that The Caring Place adheres to nonprofit sector best practices and executes its mission in a financially efficient way. Attaining a 4-star rating verifies that The Caring Place exceeds industry standards and outperforms most charities in its area of work. Only 13% of the charities evaluated by Charity Navigator have received at least 4 consecutive 4-star evaluations.
Executive Director Ginna O’Connor states, “The Charity Navigator 4-star rating recognizes the work we put into being transparent, ethical, and outstanding stewards of resources.” She continues, “We know utilizing best practices in the nonprofit sector is the right thing to do and this designation helps community members see us as a trustworthy and credible organization to support.”
For more information on Charity Navigator, please visit www.charitynavigator.org. For the latest Annual Reports from The Caring Place, visit www.caringplacetx.org/who-we-are/financials.html.
ABOUT THE CARING PLACE
Since 1985, The Caring Place has provided basic human services for families in financial crisis in Georgetown and northern Williamson County. Through two thrift shops, The Shops at The Caring Place and Second Helping, both in Georgetown, the organization is able to pay for the operating expenses to serve a growing community in need. All monetary and food donations benefit neighbors needing food, utility, rent, transportation or medical assistance. The Caring Place is a community-based, community-supported organization, working to improve the quality of life for every client. For more information on The Caring Place visit www.caringplacetx.org.
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