About the Village “Welcome to Capital City Village, Austin’s virtual community of seniors committed to aging in place – living in our own homes and communities comfortably – while maintaining healthy and active lifestyles. Join today to get full access to our many social and cultural events, our dedicated volunteers and network of providers availableContinue reading “Capital City Village”
Category Archives: Seniors
Harbor Hospice
About Harbor Hospice “Harbor Hospice is much more than a place. We are devoted to giving each family a gift when they need it most…quality of life for our patients when they are facing life’s greatest challenge.” https://www.harborhospice.com/ Volunteer Opportunities Read to a patient, or hold a hand Stay with a patient while family membersContinue reading “Harbor Hospice”
Family Eldercare
About Family Eldercare “Family Eldercare’s mission touches the lives of almost 6,000 seniors and adults with disabilities every year. Watch our mission in action and see how deep our mission runs, ensuring that Central Texans thrive.” https://www.familyeldercare.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Become an administrative or special events volunteer: Assist with data entry, filing, answering phones, writing thank-youContinue reading “Family Eldercare”
Green Corn Project
About GCP “Green Corn Project (GCP) is a grassroots, volunteer-run organization dedicated to helping Central Texans in need grow their own organic vegetables. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, GCP installs organic food gardens for elderly, low-income, and disabled community members as well as for elementary schools, community centers, and shelters in underserved areas of Austin. We turn unusedContinue reading “Green Corn Project”
Youth 2 Seniors
About Y2S “Youth 2 Seniors is a youth-based program that creates intergenerational programs designed to partner youth and seniors within the community to enhance each other’s lives and learning experience.” https://www.youth2seniors.org/about_us Volunteer Opportunities Adult volunteers Lead a Bear H.U.G.s workshop Coordinate an art program Help run a special event Donate a talent such as writing marketingContinue reading “Youth 2 Seniors”
Foundation Communities
About Foundation Communities “Foundation Communities is a local, homegrown nonprofit. We provide affordable, attractive homes and free on-site support services for thousands of families with kids, as well as veterans, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. We offer an innovative, proven model that empowers our residents and neighbors to achieve educational success, financial stability, and healthierContinue reading “Foundation Communities”
Alzheimer’s Texas
About Alzheimer’s Texas “Alzheimer’s Texas provides information, referrals, and a variety of support programs for those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and their family members, caregivers and professionals. Alzheimer’s Texas has proudly served Central Texas since 1982.“ https://www.txalz.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Alzheimer’s Texas Walk Office Support Advocacy Special Events Support Group Leaders Health Fairs Respite Volunteer Requirements Alzheimer’sContinue reading “Alzheimer’s Texas”
AGE of Central Texas
About AGE “AGE of Central Texas is a regional nonprofit organization that provides education and support to people all along the spectrum of growing older, no matter where they are on that journey.“ https://ageofcentraltx.org/index.php/about-us/ Volunteer Opportunities Enhance the lives of older adults and the caregivers that AGE serves, help with operations, and sustain the cultureContinue reading “AGE of Central Texas”
Drive a Senior Central Texas
About Drive a Senior CTX “Drive a Senior Central Texas enriches lives and communities by providing transportation and socialization to non-driving seniors, at no cost, helping them to achieve healthy and active aging in place.“ https://driveasenior.org/CTX/ Volunteer Opportunities Be a senior’s driver Client check-in over the phone Grocery shopping and delivery Join the Client CareContinue reading “Drive a Senior Central Texas”
The Next-to-New Shop of St. David's Episcopal Church
About the Next-to-New Shop “[The] Next-to-New Shop of St. David’s Episcopal Church [is] a consignment shop and outreach ministry sponsored by St. David’s Parish. Our consignment shop has been operated by volunteers from the central Texas community since 1959. Next-To-New is a tax-exempt corporation pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and operatesContinue reading “The Next-to-New Shop of St. David's Episcopal Church”
Interfaith Action of Central Texas
About iACT “Interfaith Action of Central Texas exists to build healthy relationships between the faith communities of Central Texas. iACT cultivates peace and respect through interfaith dialogue, service and celebration.” http://interfaithtexas.org/about/ Volunteer Opportunities Hands on Housing Raise the Roof: Join a big housing repair event to fix the homes of senior citizens and disable individualsContinue reading “Interfaith Action of Central Texas”
Meals on Wheels Central Texas
About MOWCTX “Meals on Wheels Central Texas seeks to nourish and enrich the lives of the homebound and other people in need through programs that promote dignity and independent living. Meals on Wheels Central Texas is one of the largest meal-delivery organizations in the state, distributing 3,000 meals each business day to homebound older adultsContinue reading “Meals on Wheels Central Texas”
St. David's Foundation
About St. David’s Foundation “St. David’s Foundation works to improve the health and well-being of our most underserved Central Texas neighbors using our resources to reduce health inequity, increase access to healthcare focused on the whole person through integrated care, and support Central Texans in taking an active role in their health and healthcare needs.”Continue reading “St. David's Foundation”
Hospice Austin
About Hospice Austin “As the first hospice in Central Texas, we have end-of-life care expertise that only decades of experience can teach. And as Austin’s only nonprofit hospice, we provide care to any person who needs us, regardless of age, diagnosis, or ability to pay. All of our resources go toward services that benefit eachContinue reading “Hospice Austin”
Traditions Health
About Traditions Health “Traditions Health provides Home Health and Hospice services. Our goal is to help patients have the best quality of life possible surrounded by the people they love. Our healthcare professionals are there when patients need us, providing the care they need in the place they want to be — home.” https://www.traditionshealth.com/ Volunteer OpportunitiesContinue reading “Traditions Health”
Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties
About OWBC “Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties is committed to helping our communities thrive. Our mission, to eliminate poverty and promote self-reliance and self-sufficiency by combating its causes, is as relevant today as it was when we opened our doors more than a half-century ago.” https://www.owbc-tx.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Meals on Wheels: Provide consistent andContinue reading “Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties”
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