BY ANDREW CREELMAN & SIERRA MARTIN
Animal services
Animal services
Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation This wildlife sanctuary cares for injured, orphaned and displaced wildlife, from mammals to birds, while educating the public on the region’s ecology and importance of preservation. • 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
The Cibolo Center for Conservation This environmental nonprofit promotes conservation of nature through education, stewardship, and community connections throughout both of their campuses in the Hill Country.
• Sample volunteer activities: education, workshops, trail maintenance, gardening • Donations accepted: monetary • 40 City Park Road, Boerne • www.cibolo.org
• P.O. Box 369, Kendalia • www.wildlife-rescue.org
Wednesday and food drives weekly. • Sample volunteer activities: pantry upkeep, unloading food from trucks, serving and cooking meals • Donations accepted: monetary, canned food items • 318 High St., Comfort • www.comforttablepantry.org Hill Country Council for the Arts This group focuses on the preservation, promotion and support of the arts, artists and more across 19 counties located within the Hill Country, including Boerne. • Sample volunteer activities: helping with various local events • Donations accepted: monetary • 102 City Park Road, Boerne • www.hccarts.org Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries Serving Kendall County and surrounding areas in the
• 10843 Gulfdale St., San Antonio • www.bigmentor.org/texas-hill-country
region, this ministry helps with disaster relief, conducts food drives and provides faith-based events and classes to the community. • Sample volunteer activities: food packing, mentoring, administrative duties, warehouse operation, clothing drives • Donations accepted: monetary, hygiene products, canned food, in-date groceries, frozen meat Military Warriors Support Foundation The organization offers specialized programs that support and uplift wounded military service members and their families. • Sample volunteer activities: see organization’s website to get involved • Donations accepted: monetary, vehicles • 211 N. Loop 1604 E., Ste. 250, San Antonio • www.militarywarriors.org/about • 38 Cascade Caverns Road, Boerne • www.hillcountrydailybread.org
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Texas Hill Country
The club works to mentor youth, empowering them to reach their full potential. The nonprofit provides after- school care, programs and snacks for ages 5 to 18 and currently serves five schools in Boerne ISD. • Sample volunteer activities: club leaders (Chess, book and other clubs), tutoring, mentoring • Donations accepted: monetary, school supplies, art supplies, books • 7 Upper Cibolo Creek Road, Boerne • www.bgcatxhc.org Comfort Table & Food Pantry This organization helps to provide food assistance and meals to the community, offering a free dinner every
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