Animals and environment
1. Crape Myrtle Trails of McKinney Foundation
This foundation helps preserve and beautify McKinney using crape myrtles. The organization holds community fundraisers, donates trees and provides school grants. 6401 S. Custer Road, Ste. 2000, McKinney 972-342-1413 | https://crapemyrtletrails.org
2. SPCA of Texas
Founded in 1938, SPCA of Texas operates two shelters, three spay and neuter clinics, two mobile spay and neuter vehicles, one mobile adoption vehicle and an animal rescue center. The nonprofit is a resource center for a variety of services that bring animals and people together. 8411 Stacy Road, McKinney 214-742-7722 | www.spca.org/volunteer3. Texas Little Cuties
The all-volunteer animal rescue takes in pets at risk of being euthanized because shelters are at full capacity. These pets are taken to PetSmart Saturday and Sunday to find their forever homes. PetSmart, 8676 SH 121, McKinney 817-705-5081 | www.texaslittlecuties.orgCommunity support
4. Community Garden Kitchen of Collin County
Volunteers prepare and serve meals to those in need in a safe and welcoming environment. P.O. Box 1881, McKinney 972-345-2171 | www.communitygardenkitchen.org5. Community Health Clinic
This nonprofit provides free health care to uninsured and low-income individuals, treats primary care health issues and provides chronic disease management. 120 S. Central Expressway, Ste. 102, McKinney 972-547-0606 | www.chc-mckinney.com6. GraceToChange
GraceToChange is an intensive outpatient treatment center that treats adults and adolescents with substance abuse problems. 1216 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 104, McKinney 972-542-2900 | www.gracetochange.org
7. Habitat for Humanity of Collin County
The organization strives to eliminate substandard housing by advocating for fair housing policies and helping families find shelter. 2060 Couch Drive, McKinney 972-542-5300 | www.habitatcollincounty.org8. Hope Women’s Center
This center provides medical and educational services to women experiencing unplanned pregnancies. 2740 Virginia Parkway, Ste. 200, McKinney 972-562-4673 | www.myhope.org9. Hunters Autism Specials
The organization provides unique opportunities and events for families with autism and special needs. P.O. Box 6506, McKinney 469-834-8952 | www.huntersautismspecials.org
10. Love Life Foundation
This nonprofit identifies and supports agencies that bring relief and comfort to at-risk women and children. 290 Adriatica Parkway, McKinney 469-450-1242 | www.lovelifefoundation.com
11. ManeGait Therapeutic Horsemanship
This group helps people with disabilities and veterans through the use of horsemanship and equine therapy. 3160 N. Custer Road, McKinney 469-742-9611 | www.manegait.org
12. McKinney Little Free Pantry
McKinney Little Free Pantry provides food to anyone who is hungry. Volunteers can pick up or drop off supplies and nonperishable food at Cookies & Bloom. These items are then taken to one of seven food pantries. Various locations www.facebook.com/mckinneylfp
13. Streetside Showers
Streetside Showers provides free portable showers to those in need in McKinney, Denton, Irving and Plano. Streetside accepts volunteers and donations, including socks, underwear and travel-sized hygiene items. Gant Insurance Agency, 2411 Virginia Parkway, Ste. 5, McKinney 214-842-3132 | www.streetsideshowers.com14. Stronger than Espresso
This nonprofit educates and helps survivors of domestic violence and gender-based violence. P.O. Box 6452, McKinney 469-307-8488 | www.strongerthanespresso.com
15. Volunteer McKinney
Volunteer McKinney helps citizens find local volunteer opportunities. The nonprofit works with more than 170 agencies in Collin County with more than 200 volunteer needs. 400 W. Virginia St., Ste. 100, McKinney 972-542-0679 | www.volunteermckinney.orgEducation/helping children
16. The 25 Project
The 25 Project leads teams on mission trips to the Dominican Republic, Sierra Leone and South Asia. It also serves the North Texas community. Volunteers provide food, clothes and faith to children in need. 419 W. Louisiana St., McKinney 972-521-7325 | www.25project.org17. Blue Caboose Children’s Fund
Volunteers visit children diagnosed with cystic fibrosis and provide them with supplies to make their hospital stays more comfortable. Address not available 228-341-0403 | www.bluecaboose4cf.org18. CASA of Collin County
Court Appointed Special Advocates work with Collin County children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect, and act on behalf of children in court to place them into a permanent home. 101 E. Davis St., McKinney 972-529-2272 | www.casaofcollincounty.org19. Collin County Historical Society & Museum
The museum displays Collin County’s artifacts and pictures and holds exhibit tours, lectures, books signings and summer educational programs for underprivileged children. 300 E. Virginia St., McKinney 972-542-9457 | www.collincountyhistorymuseum.org20. Education Unbound
This nonprofit works with underprivileged students and underserved communities by providing educational programs with an emphasis in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. Address not available 972-897-1970 | www.educationunbound.org
21. Especially Needed
Volunteers help people with specials needs by providing resources for families. The organization also hosts events, including a carnival, Christmas party and the world’s biggest Easter egg hunt in McKinney. Address not available 214-499-3439 | www.especiallyneeded.org
