Hot Weather Hits Early
TaylorCAN Donating Ice Water Pickup at Heritage Square Park
Taylor, Texas - Sunday, May 27th 2024
The Taylor Center for Assistance and Navigation (TaylorCAN) is sponsoring free ice water at Heritage Square Park to help folks stay hydrated as the heat rolls into Texas this week.
About TaylorCAN
The Taylor Center for Assistance & Navigation, or TaylorCAN, is an organization founded to assist the unhoused community in Taylor. TaylorCAN was created by a group of local Taylor volunteers who saw the need to create a central point of contact for the unhoused and the resources looking to assist them.
From food and clothing donation collections to winter warming centers, to crisis and natural disaster situations, TaylorCAN coordinates and navigates the unhoused, volunteers, churches, and local resources who wish to help, in coordination with other Williamson County organizations.
For Immediate Release:
TaylorCAN Mobilizes Community for Annual Point in Time Count to Address Homelessness
Taylor, Texas - Wednesday, November 22nd 2023
The Taylor Center for Assistance and Navigation (TaylorCAN), a dedicated non-profit organization committed to combating homelessness in the greater Taylor area, is gearing up for its annual Point in Time (PIT) count in January. This critical initiative aims to survey and provide a snapshot of individuals and families experiencing homelessness in our community.
The PIT count is a crucial tool in understanding the scope and nature of homelessness, allowing TaylorCAN to better tailor its outreach and support programs. The organization is issuing a call to action, inviting passionate individuals from the community to join hands in this coordinated effort.
How You Can Make a Difference
TaylorCAN is seeking volunteers to participate in the PIT count, scheduled to take place in January as part of a broader effort led by the Wilco Homeless Coalition. The organization believes that community engagement is key to addressing homelessness effectively, and the support of volunteers is vital in ensuring the success of this initiative.
Why the PIT Count Matters
The PIT count is not just a statistical exercise; it is a compassionate effort to acknowledge and address the complex issue of homelessness in our community. By volunteering for the PIT count, individuals can actively contribute to creating positive change and help TaylorCAN refine its strategies to better serve those in need.
How to Get Involved
If you are passionate about making a difference and want to contribute to ending homelessness in the greater Taylor area, TaylorCAN encourages you to sign up as a volunteer for the PIT count. Visit our website at www.taylorcan.org to learn more about how you can get involved.
About TaylorCAN
The Taylor Center for Assistance & Navigation, or TaylorCAN, is an organization founded to assist the unhoused community in Taylor. TaylorCAN was created by a group of local Taylor volunteers who saw the need to create a central point of contact for the unhoused and the resources looking to assist them.
From food and clothing donation collections to winter warming centers, to crisis and natural disaster situations, TaylorCAN coordinates and navigates the unhoused, volunteers, churches, and local resources who wish to help, in coordination with other Williamson County organizations.