About Front Steps “Front Steps provides a pathway home for our neighbors experiencing homelessness by offering emergency shelter, affordable housing, recuperative medical care, supportive services, and community awareness.“ https://www.frontsteps.org/who-we-are/ Volunteer Opportunities Mail & Hygiene Desk: Help staff manage the hygiene desk, connect clients to services, coordinate mail and messages, and dispense hygiene products. Kitchen Volunteer:Continue reading “Front Steps”
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Foundation for the Homeless
About Foundation for the Homeless “Foundation for the Homeless works alongside Austin families to build solid support structures which enable them to fully contribute to the betterment of our community.“ https://www.foundationhomeless.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Feed My People: This program provides breakfast every Tuesday and Thursday from 5–7am at the First United Methodist of Church of Austin’sContinue reading “Foundation for the Homeless”
First United Methodist Church of Austin
About FUMC Austin “Founded in 1840, First United Methodist Church of Austin (FUMC) is an inclusive faith community of Christian believers in the heart of downtown. We balance traditional worship services with progressive theology. More than a neighborhood church, we are a church for all of Austin. Our members gather from across Central Texas andContinue reading “First United Methodist Church of Austin”
Austin Humanists at Work
About ATXHAW “We are an inclusive bunch of everyday folks (humanists, agnostics, freethinkers, atheists, theists…) looking to give back to the community with ‘no strings attached’. Regardless of what we do or don’t believe, we all hold humanistic values and choose to give back to the community not because we want to advance a specificContinue reading “Austin Humanists at Work”
Austin Kids Can!
About Austin Kids Can! “We’re Austin Kids Can! We’re a non-profit organization changing the odds for economically disadvantaged children in Austin, Texas. We believe quality education is the key to escaping poverty. To close the gap, we are providing engaging academic after school programs to children in need.“ https://austinkidscan.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Teaching Assistants: Assist teachersContinue reading “Austin Kids Can!”
Caritas of Austin
About Caritas “Caritas of Austin believes that when every person has a stable place to call home, they can realize their full potential and contribute to our community. We build wellbeing by making sure that people have a safe home, access to healthy groceries, jobs that provide a reliable living wage, and educational opportunities toContinue reading “Caritas of Austin”
Casa Marianella
About Casa “Casa Marianella welcomes displaced immigrants and promotes self-sufficiency by providing shelter and support services. In addition to shelter, Casa offers access to legal and medical resources, food, clothing, English classes, and other resources. Casa Marianella started in 1986 as one home for men, women and children, but as Casa has grown, a nearby branch siteContinue reading “Casa Marianella”
Multicultural Refugee Coalition
About MRC “MRC is an innovative nonprofit organization blending skills-based education with social entrepreneurship to connect refugees to dignified, fair-wage work in Austin, Texas.“ https://www.mrcaustin.org/ Volunteer Opportunities New Leaf Farm Volunteers: The New Leaf Agriculture program connects refugees to sustainable farming opportunities by operating a community garden and a commercial farm. Volunteers help the refugee farmContinue reading “Multicultural Refugee Coalition”
Refugee Services of Texas Austin
About RST Austin “Guided by the principles of human compassion and dignity, Refugee Services of Texas welcomes refugees, immigrants, and other displaced peoples and supports them in integrating and thriving in their new communities.“ https://www.rstx.org/who-we-are/ Volunteer Opportunities Apartment Setups: Make an apartment a new home for an arriving refugee family. Clinic Missions: Assist families andContinue reading “Refugee Services of Texas Austin”
SARA Organization (Syrian American Refugee Aid)
About SARA “SARA Organization (Syrian American Refugee Aid) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit in Austin, TX. We were founded in 2015 by Syrian Americans to aid vetted Syrian refugees as they transition into their American lives. We welcome and mentor our new neighbors and provide them a sense of community. We assist with education and careerContinue reading “SARA Organization (Syrian American Refugee Aid)”
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Ambassador Program
About Airport Ambassadors “Airport Ambassadors is a volunteer organization designed to provide exceptional customer service to airport passengers and visitors. Volunteers offer assistance to customers in need of guidance or information.“ http://www.austintexas.gov/department/airport-ambassador-volunteer-program-0 Volunteer Opportunities Welcome and assist visitors to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Provide a professional, courteous image to passengers and visitors. Work with Department ofContinue reading “Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Ambassador Program”
United Way for Greater Austin
About United Way “United Way for Greater Austin unites the community around collective goals, strategically invests in partners, and executes proven programs that make a real difference for children and families. Something special happens when we Live United.“ https://www.unitedwayaustin.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Individuals: Sign up to help with volunteer opportunities throughout the year, including Days of Caring and the quarterly Family VolunteerContinue reading “United Way for Greater Austin”
The Volunteer Center of Round Rock
About the Volunteer Center “The Volunteer Center’s mission for Round Rock and the surrounding communities is to partner with nonprofit agencies and community members to develop, support and promote volunteerism in Williamson County. As this is effectively achieved, we will be able to fulfill our vision to build strong and connected communities through the power ofContinue reading “The Volunteer Center of Round Rock”
Manos de Cristo
About Manos de Cristo “The mission of Manos de Cristo is to empower low-income individuals with a loving hand of assistance and without regard to age, gender, race, or religious preference. Manos de Cristo promotes dignity and self-reliance by meeting basic needs with food and clothing, providing essential oral care, and furthering educational development.“ http://www.manosdecristo.org/Continue reading “Manos de Cristo”
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”
Project Transitions
About Project Transitions “Project Transitions is dedicated to serving people with HIV and AIDS by providing supportive living, housing, recuperative care and hospice in compassionate and caring environments.“ https://www.projecttransitions.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Packing/Moving Help: Help move current tenants to interim locations while Project Transitions rebuilds one of their transitional housing complexes. Gardeners and landscapers: Keep theContinue reading “Project Transitions”
Hill Country Community Ministries
About HCCM “Founded in 1983, Hill Country Community Ministries is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, a coalition of churches assisted by area businesses, civic organizations, service clubs and concerned individuals that provides food, clothing and other assistance for people in crisis and those living in poverty in southwest Williamson and northwest Travis counties. Our goal isContinue reading “Hill Country Community Ministries”
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”
Green Doors
About Green Doors “Founded in 1990 by a formerly homeless young woman, Green Doors’ mission is to prevent and help end homelessness and poverty housing for those working to achieve independent living in Central Texas.” https://www.greendoors.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Landscape a home Distribute food at the food pantry Share your holiday cheer Assist with fundraising activities PlanContinue reading “Green Doors”
El Buen Samaritano
About El Buen “For 30 years, El Buen has been building healthy, resilient and vibrant communities by addressing the physical, social and emotional wellbeing of families. We do this by offering coordinated medical, literacy, food stability and spiritual support services to promote healthy behaviors for the family. Unlike other healthcare settings, El Buen provides allContinue reading “El Buen Samaritano”
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