With the holidays approaching, free time to perform volunteer work can be hard to come by. Donations are just as valuable as time to many local charities and nonprofits. Use this list as a starting point to decide which causes are most important to you this season. Most donations can be made online or mailed to the organization’s address.
100 Club of Central Texas 3200 Steck Ave., Ste. 240 • Austin, TX 78757 512-345-3200 • www.100clubcentex.com/donate The nonprofit provides financial and emotional support to injured or killed first responders and their families. Donations financially support first responders and their families when in need, or donors can choose to help fund the Moritz Scholarship for first responders wishing to continue their education while serving their community.
American Diabetes Association 9430 Research Blvd., Bldg. 2, Ste. 150 • Austin, TX 78759 512-472-9838 • www.diabetes.org/donate The association's Central Texas office is committed to educating the public on how to prevent diabetes and support those living with the disease. Donations fund diabetes research, education and awareness programs.
American Gateways 314 Highland Mall Blvd., Ste. 501 • Austin, TX 78752 512-478-0546 • www.americangateways.org/howyoucanhelp This nonprofit provides free or low-cost legal representation to impoverished immigrants in Central Texas. Donations fund immigration legal services for political asylum seekers, victims of human trafficking, and survivors of family violence.
Austin Ed Fund C/o Office of Innovation and Development 1111 W. Sixth St., Ste. C-15 • Austin, TX 78703 512-414-0108 • www.austinedfund.org/donate This independent nonprofit works to enhance excellence, innovation and community support in Austin ISD. Proceeds support school district initiatives and the Innovation Grants program, which funds classroom teachers' creative project ideas.
Austin Humane Society 124 W. Anderson Lane • Austin, TX 78752 512-646-7387 • www.austinhumanesociety.org The city’s longest-standing no-kill, nonprofit animal shelter is dedicated to saving Austin’s homeless cats and dogs, educating the community about responsible pet ownership and reducing pet overpopulation. Donations provide animals with shelter, medical care and training.
Boys and Girls Clubsof the Austin Area Attn: Resource Development 5407 N. I-35, Ste. 400, Austin, TX 78723 512-444-7199 • www.bgcaustin.org/contribute.html Clubs throughout Austin, including those at Cook Elementary School, Burnet Middle School and Lanier High School, offer services to promote and enhance child development by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Donations help the club provide life-changing programs and guidance to children.
The Comfort Crew for Military Kids 9020 N. Capital of Texas Hwy., Bldg. 1 Ste. 200, Austin, TX 78758 512-337-2739 • www.comfortcrew.org/donate60.html The nonprofit helps prepare every military child for the challenges he or she faces so he or she can positively impact themselves, their families and the country. Donations provide Comfort Kits to children that include technology, tools and strategies to help them deal with the emotions they experience when a parent is away, comes home injured or does not return.
Girlstart 1400 W. Anderson Lane • Austin, TX 78757 512-916-4775 • www.girlstart.org/give The nonprofit offers summer camps, after-school programs, conferences and community events to support science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, education for girls in grades kindergarten through eighth grade. Donations support these educational programs.
Hospice Austin 4107 Spicewood Springs Road, Ste. 100 • Austin, TX 78759 512-342-4700 • www.hospiceaustin.org The nonprofit has provided compassionate medical, emotional and spiritual care for terminally ill people and their loved ones in Central Texas for the past 35 years. Donations provide services to all seriously ill patients, regardless of disease, age or ability to pay.
Knowbility 1033 La Posada Drive, Ste. 372 • Austin, TX 78752 512-527-3138 • www.knowbility.org The nonprofit organization supports the independence of people with disabilities. Donations support access to technology that gives millions of people with disabilities economic, educational and social opportunities.
March of Dimes-Austin 9430 Research Blvd., Bldg. 2, Ste. 250 • Austin, TX 78759 512-477-3221 • www.marchofdimes.org/giving The nonprofit’s mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. Donations fund innovative research and programs that help mothers have healthy pregnancies and ensure babies are born full-term.
Power For Parkinson's 10900 Research Blvd., Ste. 160C, No. 53 • Austin, TX 78759 512-750-8091 • www.powerforparkinsons.org A donation to Power for Parkinson's funds the continuation of free citywide fitness and dance classes, including classes at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 3003 Northland Drive, and Unity Church of the Hills, 9905 Anderson Mill Road. This program helps improve the lives of people with Parkinson's disease and their caregivers physically, emotionally and socially. For more information, email [email protected].
North Austin YMCA 1000 W. Rundberg Lane • Austin, TX 78758 512-973-9622 Northwest family YMCA 5807 McNeil Drive, Austin, TX 78729 512-335-9622 • www.austinymca.org/donate-today Donations to local YMCAs are used for financial assistance for health and wellness, child and afterschool care, chronic disease support and prevention, youth sports, senior programs and LIVESTRONG at the YMCA. Donors may mail checks payable to YMCA of Austin at Attn: Development, 3208 Red River St., Ste. 200, Austin, TX 78705. Donors may also call Director of Annual Giving Kyle Carroll at 512-322-9622, ext. 103.
RRISD Partners in Education Foundation 595 Round Rock West Drive, Ste. 404 • Round Rock, TX 78681 512-464-5602 • www.rrisdeducationfoundation.org The nonprofit generates and distributes resources to Round Rock ISD to enrich, enhance and maximize the quality of education for all students. Donations fund school supplies, scholarships and other resources.
Special Olympics Texas 1804 Rutherford Lane • Austin, TX 78754 512-835-9873 • www.sotx.org/donate The nonprofit provides year-round sports training and competition opportunities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Donations benefit local athletes. This list is not comprehensive.