The Round Rock area has a variety of nonprofit organizations in need of assistance or donations. Check out these 12 organizations to donate time or money to this holiday season. This list is noncomprehensive.

Advocate for animals

Jack Jack’s Pack Street Dog Rescue

The organization rehabilitates and reunites or finds new homes for lost, dumped and abused dogs in Central Texas.

Sample activities: Volunteers can take dogs to the vet, walk dogs, help clean up at adoption events or foster dogs.


Donations accepted: Costco Kirkland brand grain-free dog food, dog beds, enrichment toys, bully sticks, martingale collars, monetary donations.PAWliska Rescue and Reunite

The nonprofit dog rescue works to reunite missing dogs with their families as well as find homes for street dogs.

Sample activities: Volunteers may assist with adoption events and other rescue operations, including walking dogs. The organization is also seeking a volunteer to help increase its social media presence.

Donations accepted: Monetary donations, Tractor Supply gift cards to be used for dog food, martingale collars, large kennelsContribute to the community


CHASCO Family YMCA

The organization offers child care, youth arts, cooking programs and youth sports.

Sample activities: Volunteers provide a variety of assistance in activities and programs garnered toward building stronger families and communities.

Donations accepted: N/AGiving Christmas Spirit


The nonprofit provides Christmas trees, ornaments and lights to families who cannot afford them.

Sample activities: Volunteers will help set up for events, pick up donated Christmas decorations and ornaments, and staff giving events.

Donations accepted: Monetary donations, Christmas lights, Christmas trees, ornaments, decorations, garlands and wreaths.Round Rock Area Serving Center

The center serves families by providing financial assistance for necessities, such as rent and utilities.


Sample activities: Volunteers assist in picking up and sorting through donations, restocking the pantry, unloading trucks and completing data entries.

Donations accepted: monetary, food, clothing, furniture, appliances and grocery bags.United Way for Greater Austin

The organization is a nonprofit aimed at advocating for the health, education and financial literacy of all residents in Austin.

Sample activities: Volunteer opportunities include mentoring students, volunteering at its free tax center, assisting at special events, performing social media tasks and providing administrative tasks.


Donations accepted: monetary donationsBenefit seniors

Meals on Wheels-Round Rock

The organization makes and delivers meals to homebound members of the Round Rock community, including those 60 years of age and older.

Sample activities: Volunteers assist in delivering meals by car.

Donations accepted: monetary donationsAGE of Central Texas

Austin Groups for the Elderly helps older adults and caregivers thrive as they navigate the realities and opportunities of aging.

Sample activities: Volunteers help provide care and assist in programs for those living with dementia and other memory-loss conditions.

Donations accepted: monetary donations, adult incontinence products and gently used durable medical equipment.Senior Access

The nonprofit connects volunteer drivers with seniors needing a way to get to the essential services, with a specific focus on low-income areas and senior citizens who cannot afford transportation.

Sample activities: Volunteers assist adults 60 years of age and older by providing transportation, loaner medical equipment, home repairs, yard work and companionship to those in need in the Round Rock, Pflugerville, Hutto, Manor and East Austin communities.

Donations accepted: bingo prizes, monetary donations, gas cardsUplift local youth

Hope Alliance

The nonprofit provides a range of services and counseling for those affected by family and sexual violence.

Sample activities: Volunteers maintain shelters, answer crisis calls and assist with the organization’s programs.

Donations accepted: monetary donationsSeedling Mentors

This nonprofit provides mentorships for children of incarcerated parents.

Sample activities: Volunteers will provide mentorship to a child at a local public school once per week. No prior experience or specific skills are required.

Donations accepted: Donate monthly or online at seedlingmentors.org; in-kind donations for online auction to be held in April (gift cards for spa, beauty, dining, entertainment, etc.)Texas Baptist Children’s Home

The home offers temporary housing and resources for unaccompanied children and single-parent families as they work toward independent living.

Sample activities: Volunteers donate time through yard work, cleaning, organizing, providing items for holiday needs and helping with special events.

Donations accepted: monetary, food, clothing donations