Interested in volunteering in the McKinney community? Check out this list of local nonprofit organizations that offer a wide range of opportunities. This list is not comprehensive.

Uplift local youth

1. Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County: The organization offers after-school and summer programs for youth in Collin County, as well as mentorship and extracurricular opportunities.
  • Sample activities: General club operations, homework tutoring, mentoring, technology volunteer, club maintenance, special events setup and decoration
  • Donations accepted: Monetary donations, select school supplies and other items listed on the organization’s website
  • Locations in Frisco, McKinney, Plano and Princeton
  • www.bgccc.org
2. CASA of Collin County: The organization coordinates and trains community volunteers who act as advocates for children going through the child welfare system.
  • Sample activities: Court-appointed special advocate for a child
  • Donations accepted: Monetary donations
  • 101 E. Davis St., McKinney
  • www.casaofcollincounty.org
3. Carson's Crusaders Foundation: The organization provides assistance to families with children that have been affected by pediatric cancer, including travel assistance, sibling support, education programs and financial support, according to its website.
  • Sample activities: Serve on a committee within the organization focused on topics such as fundraising, marketing, event planning, programs and services, and social media.
  • Donations accepted: Monetary donations
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  • www.carsonscrusadersfoundation.org
4. Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County: The organization supports children who have experienced abuse through services including forensic interviews, family advocacy and support services, and therapeutic counseling.
  • Sample activities: Sorting donations and assisting those shopping for items, administrative tasks
  • Donations accepted: Monetary donations as well as new clothing, shoes, hygiene products and baby items
  • 1701 Heritage Drive, McKinney; 2205 Los Rios Blvd., Plano
  • www.caccollincounty.org
5. Direction 61:3: The organization aids youth that are aging out of the foster care system through resident and non-resident transitional programs.
  • Sample activities: Administrative tasks, meal preparation, special events, life skills teacher, tutor
  • Donations accepted: Monetary donations, items listed on the organization’s Amazon wishlist
  • 3286 CR 168, McKinney
  • www.direction613.org
Advocate for animals

6. Collin County Animal Services

The county’s animal services staff performs animal control duties and shelters lost and stray pets from various parts of the county.Contribute to preserving history


7. Collin County History Museum: The museum features historical artifacts and educational information about the history of Collin County.
  • Sample activities: Tour guides, event staff, administrative support
  • Donations accepted: Monetary donations
  • 300 E. Virginia St., McKinney
  • www.collincountymuseum.org
8. Heritage Village at Chestnut Square: The organization celebrates and educates the community on the history of Collin County through showcasing preserved historical homes and buildings. The organization also hosts the weekly McKinney Farmers Market, and offers various events, tours and other programming.
  • Sample activities: Building maintenance, gardening, cleaning, tour guides, assist with the Farmers Market, administrative tasks
  • Donations accepted: Monetary donations
  • 315 S. Chestnut St., McKinney
  • www.chestnutsquare.org
Support local food distributors

9. Community Food Pantry of McKinney: The organization provides food and other necessities to local families experiencing food insecurity or that are in crisis through a grocery store-style food pantry.
  • Sample activities: Sorting, restocking, bagging groceries
  • Donations accepted: Monetary donations, food donations, sponsoring a food drive
  • 307 Smith St., McKinney
  • www.mckinneyfoodpantry.org
10. Community Garden Kitchen of Collin County: The organization operates a restaurant-style dining hall serving dinner to those in need four days per week.
  • Sample activities: Dining room operations, serving, cleaning, cooking
  • Donations accepted: Monetary donations, sponsorships
  • 501 Howard St., McKinney
  • www.communitygardenkitchen.org
11. Community Lifeline Center: The organization provides assistance to families in McKinney and parts of Collin County through its food pantry and mobile food distribution events as well as financial assistance for rent and utility costs for qualifying applicants.
  • Sample activities: Restocking the food pantry, office tasks
  • Donations accepted: Monetary donations, food items
  • 1601 N. Waddill St., Ste. 102, McKinney
  • www.communitylifeline.org
12. Meals On Wheels Collin County: The organization prepares and delivers meals to older adults and adults with disabilities.
  • Sample activities: Meal preparation and packaging, meal delivery
  • Donations accepted: Monetary donations, items listed on the organization’s Amazon wishlist
  • 600 N. Tennessee St., McKinney
  • www.mealsonwheelscc.org
Contribute to the community

13. Habitat for Humanity of Collin County: The organization builds affordable homes for families in need, and operates the ReStore, a resale store selling home decor and home improvement materials.
  • Sample activities: Home construction, home repairs, store operations for the ReStore, administrative tasks
  • Donations accepted: Monetary donations, sponsorships, product donations to the ReStore
  • 2060 Couch Dr., McKinney
  • www.habitatcollincounty.org
14. Hugs Cafe, Greenhouse and Academy: The organization aims to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through job training and employment opportunities. The organization includes its restaurant, Hugs Cafe, as well as Hugs Greenhouse and the Hugs Training Academy.
  • Sample activities: Job coaching, volunteer at the academy, food drives, events
  • Donations accepted: Monetary donations, items list on the organization’s Amazon wishlist
  • 224 E. Virginia St., McKinney
  • www.hugscafe.org
15. Streetside Showers: The organization operates a mobile shower service and offers hot showers, undergarments and hygiene products to people experiencing homelessness.
  • Sample activities: On-site opportunities include greeting guests, distributing hygiene kits and cleaning showers; Off-site opportunities including preparing hygiene kits and making food packs
  • Donations accepted: Monetary donations, select undergarments and hygiene products listed on the organization’s Amazon wishlist
  • 600 N. Tennessee St., McKinney
  • www.streetsideshowers.com