BY COMMUNITY IMPACT STAFF
Teacher Reuse The organization provides free, donated classroom resources to Central Texas public and charter school teachers, encouraging reuse, recycling and community responsibility for the welfare of schools. Sample activities: sorting and organizing donations Donations accepted: monetary, classroom supply drives, reusable items for classrooms • 1040 Texas Hwy. 123, Bldg. 3, San Marcos • www.teacher-reuse.org
Aid with animal welfare
Protect the environment
San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance This nonprofit organization works to protect and maintain the natural areas and trails surrounding San Marcos through stewardship, advocacy, land conservation and community engagement. Sample activities: trail building and maintenance, invasive species removal, habitat restoration, native planting, outreach and education, event coordination, administrative support, fundraising event coordination Donations accepted: monetary, tools, native plants, trail supplies, building materials • 107 E. Hopkins St., Ste. 121-A, San Marcos • www.smgreenbelt.org The Eyes of the San Marcos River This grassroots organization works to conserve the health of the San Marcos River Watershed with a primary focus of combating the litter resulting from recreational river use. Sample activities: on-water cleanups between San Marcos and Martindale Donations accepted: monetary • No physical address • Facebook: The Eyes of the San Marcos River The San Marcos River Foundation This organization is dedicated to preserving the quality and flow of the San Marcos River and its springs. Sample activities: invasive species removal, water quality monitoring, trash clean-ups, tree plantings, trail building Donations accepted: monetary, water and land rights
PAWS Shelter of Central Texas The no-kill shelter saves homeless, abused and abandoned dogs and cats in Hays County. Sample activities: walking, cuddling and dog day trips, cleaning, landscaping and maintenance
Donations accepted: monetary, Purina One dog food, cat litter, bleach and other cleaning supplies, paper
towels, blankets, crates • 500 FM 150 East, Kyle • www.pawsshelter.org
Prevent a Litter of Central Texas This organization operates a low-cost spay-and-neuter and wellness clinic in San Marcos. PALS offers vouchers for free spay or neuter surgeries for those who qualify in Hays County, though any Central Texas resident can receive services. The organization offers community cat clinics twice a month and loan traps to the public. PALS also partners with the Hays County Health Department to provide pet food. Sample activities: assistance during animal recovery, data entry, attending outreach events and sharing information about PALS Donations accepted: monetary, towels, puppy pads, pet food • 8401 Ranch Road 12, San Marcos • www.preventalitter.com This list is not comprehensive.
• P.O. Box 1393, San Marcos • www.sanmarcosriver.org
Aid with animal welfare
San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter The Hays County intake facility takes lost-and-found pets and manages adoptions Sample activities: cleaning kennels, animal enrichment, veterinary assistance, day trips with dogs, cat room socialization Donations accepted: monetary, pet food of all types, blankets, towels • 750 River Road, San Marcos • www.sanmarcostx.gov/248/Become-a-Volunteer
Available days, nights, weekends & holidays • Multi - specialty health care • 24/7 phone nurses • Easy, online scheduling • On - site lab and x - ray We are thankful to care for you
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