Empower Children
Kids Matter International helps children who live in poverty by providing basic needs such as new clothing and shoes, books and backpacks. Sample activities: Helping children in need shop for new clothing. Reading school-aged books to children. Donations accepted: money. | 560 N. Kimball Ave., Ste. 130, Southlake | 817-488-7679 | www.kidsmatterinternational.org | Volunteer requirements: Background check, 16 and older allowed
Miracle League of Southlake provides opportunities for kids with disabilities to play Miracle League baseball and advocates for the construction of facilities that meet the needs of Miracle League players. Sample activities: assist athletes, setting up fields for play, announce games, help with fundraising events. Donations accepted: money. | P.O. Box 92173, Southlake | 817-675-8701 | www.miracleleagueofsouthlake.com | Volunteer requirements: background check, under age 18 allowed
Me Squared Cancer Foundation helps adults with newly diagnosed cancer in the Dallas-Fort Worth area by providing financial assistance and care packages. Sample activities: support at events, decorate shipping boxes, write notes for care packages, deliver care packages. Donations accepted: money, fleece blankets, gloves, chapstick, beanies or warm hats, gripper socks | 300 State St., Southlake. | Nicole@mesquaredcf.org https://mesquaredcancerfoundation.org | Volunteer requirements: Application, under age 18 allowed
Care for the Environment
Keep Grapevine Beautiful helps preserve and enhance the local environment through educational programs and volunteer-based projects. Sample activities: clean up litter, plant trees, recycling events Donations accepted: money, in-kind donations, trash bags, litter grabbers. | P.O. Box 95104, Grapevine | 817-410-3490 | www.keepgrapevinebeautiful.org
Support Health and Wellness
Songs & Smiles helps keep families who have a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease connected. Sample activities: be a singalong leader, connect with someone with Alzheimer’s, help with the nonprofit’s magazine. Donations accepted: money. | 129 S. Main St., Ste. 260, Grapevine | 817-631-0569 | www.songsandsmiles.com | Volunteer requirements: orientation, under age 18 allowed
Love, Cassidy helps youth and their families navigate addiction through education as well as providing prevention programs for those affected by drug and alcohol abuse. Sample activities: help with fundraising events, lead support groups. Donations accepted: money. | PO Box. 1527 W. State Hwy. 114 Ste. 174 | 817-948-2798 | www.lovecassidy.org | Volunteer requirements: Orientation, background check, under age of 18 allowed
Serving Our Seniors provides transportation, minor home repairs and other free services to those 65 and older. Sample activities: provide car ride to the pharmacy or grocery store, cut lawn grass, minor home repairs, coordinate group service days, serve at luncheon, visit seniors. Donation accepted: money. | 3401 N. Booth Calloway Road, Richland Hills | 817-282-0531. www.servingourseniorstexas.org | Volunteer requirements: Application, orientation, background check, under age 18 allowed
Help Animals
Salvaged Souls Pet Rescue helps unwanted, abused and abandoned animals find homes through partnerships with local shelters, veterinarians and other organizations. Sample activities: help out at adoption events, raise money, foster a dog. Donations accepted: money, pet store gift cards, pet supplies. | info@salvagedsoulspetrescue.org www.salvagedsoulspetrescue.org | Volunteer requirements: Application, under age 18 allowed
Serve Families
GRACE helps individuals and families in need in a variety of ways through its food pantry, medical clinic, resale stores, transitional housing, seasonal programs, a community garden and more. Sample activities: Sort donations, restock food pantry, help at medical clinic, plan events, deliver groceries. Donations accepted: Money, clothes, food, furniture, books, household goods, over-the-counter medications, toys. | 873 E. Walnut St., Grapevine | 817-488-7009 www.gracegrapevine.org | Volunteer requirements: application, orientation, background check, under age 18 allowed
Empower Women/Girls
Valiant Hearts provides helps for women impacted by trafficking, stripping or prostitution. Sample activities: provide support group meals, help at fundraising events. Donations accepted: money via website. | P.O. Box 92511, Southlake | 817-329-6921 | www.valianthearts.org | Volunteer requirements: Application, orientation, background check, under age 18 allowed
Girls Inc. of Tarrant County leads programs that encourage health, education, career readiness and independence for girls. Sample activities: support at events, host donation drives, provide writing mentoring. Donations accepted: money, school supplies, nonperishable snacks, gift cards. | 304 E. Vickery Blvd., Fort Worth | 817-259-1050 | www.girlsinctarrant.org | Volunteer requirements: application, orientation, background check, under age 18 allowed
