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Our History
Our journey of impact and growth
Our history is a story of vision, dedication, and community impact. From humble beginnings, we’ve grown into an organization focused on making a lasting difference. Explore our journey to see how we’ve evolved and the milestones that have shaped our mission to serve and uplift those in need.
In 2014, a small grassroots coalition, primarily composed of faith-based organizations, came together to address a critical need: assessing available resources, identifying overlaps, and closing gaps in services.
Initially envisioning a volunteer-run, direct-service organization, they soon realized the significant challenges of recruiting volunteers and raising funds.
History Milestones
2017
2017
Grassroots Organization
SEP 2017
- Executive Director Debbie Bresette & First Employees Hired
DEC 2017
- Early Childhood Coalition Launches
2018
2018
JUL 2018
Mental Health, Resilience & Well-Being Launches
OCT 2018
BCC Receives Grant for Parent Education Programs
2019
2019
JAN 2019
- Bastrop County Cares Expands
MAY 2019
- Community Mobilizes
- First convening of Bastrop County Veterans Collaborative
SEP 2019
- First Cohort of Network Weavers Begins
OCT 2019
- Community Resource Network Launches
- Older Wise Leaders (OWLs) Coalition Launches
2020
2020
JUNE 2020
- First Cohort of Community Health Workers Gets Trained
SEP 2020
- Breast Cancer Coalition Work Begins
OCT 2020
- Bastrop County Accountable Communities for Health (BCACH) Launches
2021
2021
JUN 2021
- BCC Receives Funding to Support Change in Mind Work
OCT 2021
- Members of Faith Communities in Collaboration Receive Holy Currencies Training
2022
2022
OCT 2022
- Sustainable Food Systems Collaborative Begins
- Announcement of Funding for Park Improvements and Mobile Recreation and Well-Being Unit
NOV 2022
- First-Ever Bastrop County Senior Expo Held
2023
2023
NOV 2023
- Norma Mercado named New Executive Director
2023
2023
Jan 2025
- Bastrop County Cares is awarded $1.5 million from St. Davids to re-grant to local organizations, businesses, and individuals in developing innovative solutions that enhance community wellbeing.