Community Volunteer Guide
2025
• 5990 George Bush Dr, Katy • www.katyheritagesociety.com
Animal services
Human services
Fort Bend County Animal Services The organization welcomes volunteers to assist with animal care for the more than 3,500 animals the shelter takes in each year. Volunteers must first attend an open house, with dates posted on social media once they are scheduled. • Sample activities: assist with socializing walking, bathing and grooming tasks • Donations accepted: food; toys; beds; bottles for kittens and puppies
Clothed By Faith The organization provides a week’s worth of gently used clothing to people in need, free of charge. • Sample activities: sort; create packages; deliver shoes and clothes for clients • Donations accepted: washed clothing; new socks and undergarments; purses; accessories; shoes; monetary
Education
Dream Keepers The organization empowers young men and women ages 7-17 to overcome limited resources and educational barriers through structured mentorship, goal-setting and after-school programming. The organization seeks to create support networks to build girls’ confidence and foster a sense of sisterhood. • Sample activities: mentor; chaperone college tours; set up events; administrative support; spring and summer camp instruction; write grants • Donations accepted: money; school and craft supplies; nonperishables; books and educational
donations; used textiles to be recycled • 802 Dominion Drive, Ste. 100-300, Katy • www.clothedbyfaith.org
• 1210 Blume Road, Rosenberg • www.fortbendcountytx.gov
Fort Bend Rainbow Room The Rainbow Room provides emergency and transitional supplies to Fort Bend County children and families involved with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services due to abuse and neglect. • Sample activities: assist with its events; grant writing; inventory management; donation solicitation and organizing drives to collect needed items • Donations accepted: monetary donations; in-kind donations; new diaper bags; twin-sized sheets and comforters; new athletic shoes; pillows; paper towels and toilet paper; school supplies; books; toys • 3150 BF Terry Blvd., Rosenberg • www.fbrr.org Fort Bend Women’s Center The organization helps survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children to gain safety and independence through its services. • Sample activities: work in the shelter and alongside clients through its various programs, assist with special events; help with office administration; sort through ThriftWise store donations • Donations accepted: monetary donations; household items; toiletries; clothing; diapers; give or shop at ThriftWise store; sponsor events • Home office: 501 E. Hwy. 90A, Richmond • www.fbwc.org AccessHealth The community health center provides medical, dental and counseling services to the Fort Bend and Waller counties. • Sample activities: assist in vision pre-screenings and event set-up and clean-up • Donations accepted: money and sponsorships
Civic
materials; water; cleaning products • 18154 Bethany Manor Court, Katy • 8440 Greenhouse Road, Cypress • www.dream-keepers.org
The Coastal Prairie Conservancy This nonprofit works to preserve and protect the acres that make up the Coastal Prairie for the well-being of the wildlife and people in the area. One of its main goals is land conservation and restoration. • Sample activities: collect seeds; plant new flora; take care of a plant nursery; remove invasive species; tour guides; make presentations; work in office and monitor properties • Donations accepted: money; land and conservation easement donations • Field office: 31975 Hebert Road, Waller • Office: 5615 Kirby Drive, Ste. 867, Houston • www.coastalprairieconservancy.org Family Hope Fulshear The nonprofit agency serves north Fort Bend County’s residents with medical assistance, food, rent and utility assistance, job searches, furniture and disaster relief. • Sample activities: sort food and plan galas • Donations accepted: money; furniture; mattresses; sofas; dressers; quilts and kitchenware; hygiene kits • 5757 Flewellen Oaks Lane, Ste. 303, Fulshear • www.familyhopefulshear.org Fulshear Historical Association The organization allows Fulshear community members to participate in opportunities including history research, preservation projects and community events. • Sample activities: student researchers; digitization; preservation, archiving and sharing history • Donations accepted: money • www.fulshearhistoricalassociation.org Katy Heritage Society The nonprofit furthers educational and cultural development in the community by preserving, restoring and displaying historical landmarks, natural beauty, documents and other objects distinctive of Katy and adjacent areas. • Sample activities: presentations, preservations and restoration • Donations accepted: money and corporate sponsorship
Housing support
The Ballard House This nonprofit provides temporary housing for individuals and families who are receiving medical treatment or are hospitalized. The 34,000-square-foot house has 40 rooms and can hold multiple families. • Sample activities: greet visitors; do yard work; clean the house and cook meals • Donations accepted: money; water bottles; household
items; Amazon wish list items • 21421 Cinco Park Road, Katy • www.theballardhouse.org
Senior resources
Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels The nonprofit helps Fort Bend and Waller counties’ seniors age 60 or older with free programs ranging from meal delivery to senior center activities and transportation. They have six congregate—or social— centers throughout Fort Bend County. • Sample activities: delivering meals; assisting at special events; packing meals at distribution sites; volunteering at senior centers; holding donation drives; socializing via telephone; providing office clerical assistance; organizing outside fundraising events • Donations accepted: money; in-kind donations including auction items, bingo prizes; welcome bags with toiletries • Irene Stern Community Center, 6920 Fulshear Katy Road, Fulshear • First United Methodist Church,
• 7707 Hwy. 6, Missouri City • www.myaccesshealth.org
707 Cooper St., Brookshire • www.fortbendseniors.org
To see the full Katy-Fulshear volunteer guide, visit communityimpact.com .
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