Bastrop Cats
The volunteer-based organization is centered around a trap-neuter-return philosophy, which focuses on sterilizing stray cats in the community.
- Sample activities: trapping, collecting and transporting cats to local veterinary clinics; fostering; administrative assistance; and promoting events
- Donations: monetary donations through PayPal, Venmo or Square; sending needed items through the Amazon Wishlist; sending traps through TruCatchTraps; and registering any adoptions through Petfinder for an additional monetary donation
- No physical address
- www.bastropcats.org
The shelter houses dogs and cats without homes and facilitates adoptions through in-person visits and adoption events pending an approved adoption application.
- Sample activities: cleaning kennels, walking dogs, or socializing cats; providing adoption assistance or administrative support; helping with event organization
- Donations: pet supplies, such as crates, beds, wet and dry food, cat litter, treats, and toys; cleaning supplies such as bleach, trash bags and liquid soap; and other items like blankets and towels
- 589 Cool Water Drive, Bastrop
- 512-549-5160
The nonprofit identifies communitywide issues and works to bring together collaborative partnerships, mobilize funding and create community solutions.
- Sample activities: Volunteers can help with events by setting up and tearing down, handing out food, providing resources and registering attendees.
- Donations: monetary donations online, by mail or in person; clothing; baby items like diapers, wipes and toys
- 806 Water St., Bastrop
- www.bastropcares.org
The pantry provides a range of programs to combat food insecurity, including food assistance for adults, children and seniors; educational programs on budgeting, menu planning, shopping tips and nutrition; and more.
- Sample activities: food pickup, storage packaging and delivery; administrative assistance; buildings and grounds maintenance; food drive assistance; senior activity support
- Donations: monetary donations online; nonperishable food items, such as canned meats, vegetables, and fruit, cornbread mix, Hamburger Helper, sugar, flour, cooking oil and juices; and hygiene items like toothpaste, shampoo, laundry detergent and toilet tissue
- 806 Fayette St., Bastrop
- www.bastropfoodpantry.org
The volunteer-based organization provides immediate relief in the form of food, water and shelter to Bastrop County residents affected by disasters. Other ways BCLTRT helps includes support with recovery efforts like rebuilding homes and infrastructure, and mental health services.
- Sample activities: assisting with the nonemergency hotline; cleanup efforts; emergency shelter coordination; and helping with special events
- Donations accepted: monetary, appliances, building materials and hand tools
- 15 American Legion Drive, Bastrop
- www.bcltrt.org
The club works to meet the needs of community members and other nonprofit organizations by supporting them through community service.
- Sample activities: food distribution, phone classes for seniors, event assistance, summer camp support and park cleanup
- Donations: monetary donations can be made online
- Kerr Community Center, 1308 Walnut St., Bastrop
- www.bastropeveninglions.org
Operated by the Bastrop County Historical Society, which works to preserve and promote the county’s history, the museum and visitor center offers visitors a chance to see it in person.
- Sample activities: greeting visitors, giving tours, assisting with artifact care and research, and helping with special events
- Donations: monetary donations in-person
- 904 Main St., Bastrop
- www.bastropcountyhistoricalsociety.com
The organization provides a safe space for those age 50 and older to develop friendships through games and activities, health classes, community service, educational workshops, and more.
- Sample activities: The organization is entirely volunteer-based. Activities range from administrative support to activity and fundraiser organization, assistance with the on-site library, and technology classes.
- Donations: monetary donation in-person or by mail, clothing, board and card games, puzzles, household items, and health screenings
- 1209 Linden St., Bldg. 1, Bastrop
- 512-293-2608
The nonprofit offers resources to children who experience abuse and neglect in Bastrop, Fayette and Lee Counties by providing CASA-trained advocates to support children and families in the child welfare system.
- Sample activities: research case records; monthly visits with children; speak with children’s family members, doctors, lawyers, teachers, and social workers; attend court hearings; monitor the progress of the child and family throughout the case
- Donations: monetary, gift cards, new clothing, diapers and toys
- 507 Water St., Bastrop
- www.casabfl.org
The organization helps those facing violence, sexual violence, and stalking with walk-in crisis intervention and advocacy, a 24-hour crisis hotline, hospital accompaniment for sexual assault forensic exams, assistance with protective orders, assault charges, and crime victim compensation, courtroom accompaniment and support.
- Sample activities: 24-hour crisis hotline, Bits & Pieces Thrift Store help, administrative support and client intakes at the center
- Donations: monetary donations online, toiletries, fresh and nonperishable food, household supplies, phone chargers, and baby items
- 431 Old Austin Hwy., Bastrop
- www.family-crisis-center.org
The center provides a place for the community to participate in recreational and social activities while also learning about cultural and historical events affecting Bastrop County.
- Sample activities: administrative tasks, event organization and building maintenance
- Donations: monetary donations by mail or picked up by officials
- 1308 Walnut St., Bastrop
- www.kerrcommunitycenter.org
