The Staff of The Caring Place
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Executive Director
Ginna O’Connor joined The Caring Place as Executive Director in 2013. An advocate of community-based solutions to local problems, Ginna is honored to serve The Caring Place.
Prior to joining The Caring Place, Ginna worked as Vice President of Programs for the Senior Resource Association in Indian River County, Florida, where she directed the organization’s programs designed to help older adults age in place. Ginna has also led programs and initiatives at organizations such as the Nashville Coalition for the Homeless, United Way of Jackson County (Michigan) and the Council for Health and Human Service Ministries (United Church of Christ). She holds a BA from Hiram College and a Master’s in Public Administration from Cleveland State University. Ginna lives in Georgetown with her husband, Brian, and children, Josh and Kate.
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Support Departments
This team works closely together to support the entire organization. To reach a member of this team, please call our main number at 512-943-0700 or email info@caringplacetx.org and your request will be forwarded to the correct individual.
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This staff along with a number of volunteers are the face of our organization to our neighbors in need. If you know someone in the community that may need food, utility, rent, transportation, or medical assistance, please have them visit 2001 Railroad Avenue, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Learn more at caringplacetx.org/gethelp.
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This team oversees everything happening in our Food Programs. From managing volunteers, to ordering food, to welcoming our neighbors, this team stays busy meeting the food needs of our community. Find information on our Food Programs at caringplacetx.org/getfood.
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This team joins forces nearly every day to make sure things run smoothly when people leave donations, pick up items purchased or move food and items around in our warehouse. Our Donations Drive through is behind our building at 2000 Railroad Avenue. Donation days and furniture pick up information can be found at caringplacetx.org/donatemystuff.
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This team can regularly be found in Georgetown treasures, The Caring Place's two thrift stores. Under the Direction of Ann, these stores are bound to have what you need at a great price. If you can't find something, come back the next day as things are always changing! And don't forget, your purchases support The Caring Place mission of helping neighbors in need. You can find ways to begin "Shopping for Good" at caringplacetx.org/shop.