BY ANDREW CREELMAN, ETHAN THOMAS & AMIRA VAN LEEUWEN
Help animals
Empower children
LUMINARIA CELEBRATION Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area This nonprot, open-intake animal shelter is respon- sible for caring for stray pets in New Braunfels and Comal County. • Sample volunteer activities: walking dogs, assisting at events, socializing cats, fostering pets at home, taking photos, writing bios • Donations accepted: cat/dog food, pet toys, new or used bath towels, cleaning supplies • 3353 Morningside Drive, New Braunfels • www.hsnba.org
Communities In Schools of South Central Texas Placed directly in schools across the region, the nonprot provides individualized counseling and mentoring to students in need. • Sample volunteer activities : reading buddy, mentoring, student support
• Donations accepted: monetary • 161 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels • www.cis-sct.org
OPEN ONE NIGHT ONLY TO THE PUBLIC
Comal Conservation This grassroots nonprot works to preserve land, water and wildlife in Comal County.
• 38 Cascade Caverns Road, Boerne • www.hillcountrydailybread.org
Protect the environment
Comal Trails Alliance This organization builds, maintains and advocates for natural surface trails in Comal County, with the goal of connecting communities and providing opportunities for education, health, preservation and enjoyment of the natural environment. This also includes advocating for protected bike lanes and pedestrian improvements. • Sample volunteer activities: trail building with tools provided, training workshops, monthly planning/ organizational meetings
Help animals
Enjoy a magical evening at Headwaters at the Comal, strolling the luminaria-lit trails along the Comal Springs during this annual holiday celebration! FRI. DEC 12TH | 6:30-8:30PM • Sample volunteer activities: educational outreach, community program Support, fundraising and gala planning, communications • Donations accepted: monetary • 801 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels (inside the McKenna Center) • www.comalconservation.org This list is not comprehensive.
Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation This wildlife sanctuary and rescue organization cares for injured, orphaned and displaced urban wildlife, from mammals to birds, serving all of Central Texas and beyond. • Sample volunteer activities: general maintenance, animal transport, making food for animals, feeding • Donations accepted: monetary, towels, blankets, cleaning supplies, dog/cat crates, Purina pet food
• Donations accepted: monetary • P.O. Box 312062, New Braunfels • www.comaltrails.org
• P.O. Box 369, Kendalia • www.wildlife-rescue.org
LUMINARIA CELEBRATION
LUMINARIA CELEBRATION OPEN ONE NIGHT ONLY TO THE PUBLIC • FRI. DEC 12TH | 6:30-8:30PM OPEN ONE NIGHT ONLY TO THE PUBLIC FREE EVENT • SIGN UP! Enjoy a magical evening at Headwaters at the Comal, strolling the luminaria-lit trails along the Comal Springs during this annual holiday celebration! Enjoy a magical evening at Headwaters at the Comal, strolling the luminaria-lit trails along the Comal Springs during this annual holiday celebration! FRI. DEC 12TH | 6:30-8:30PM
FREE EVENT • SIGN UP!
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