What are community organizations doing to help those in need in Hays County?

I learned a lot about the organizations providing assistance to those in need in San Marcos, Kyle and Buda while researching my front-page story this month.

Community Action Inc., in collaboration with other groups providing services throughout Central Texas, is working to build a shared campus for nonprofits throughout the area. The group owns a 29-acre property on Hunter Road and is looking to raise $1.6 million to finish the first phase of the $4 million project, which will be known as the Village of San Marcos.

One of the themes from the recent conversations about poverty and homelessness in San Marcos has been a lack of a centralized location, or “clearinghouse” for those experiencing poverty in the area to receive assistance. The Village of San Marcos could be one solution to that problem.

If you’re interested in donating to the Village of San Marcos—and every dollar helps—visit
www.villagecampus.org.