North Central Austin Edition | November 2024

BY COMMUNITY IMPACT STAFF

nonprofit provider of family shelter in Travis County. Other relevant programs include the Angel Tree holiday toy drive and Back to School supply and clothing drive. • Sample activities: tutoring in shelter, bell ringing, Angel Tree volunteering • Donations accepted: donations through online wish lists at www.doingmostgood.org/wish, Angel Tree donations at 6510 S. Congress Ave. warehouse, clothing and used item donations at 4216 S. Congress Ave. thrift store • 4700 Manor Road, Austin • www.doingmostgood.org/vol Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center Sunrise offers pathways to housing for people experiencing homelessness through low-barrier access to wraparound services. The organization has helped more than 4,275 households move into safe, supportive housing and serves more than 8,000 people each year. • Sample activities: sorting donations, assembling hygiene kits, making first aid kits, hanging clothing, serving in the cafe • Donations accepted: monetary and in-kind gifts • 4430 Menchaca Road, Austin • www.sunrisenavigationcenter.org

Senior services and medical care

We Are Blood The guardian of the community blood supply serves over 50 medical facilities and emergency medical services agencies in Central Texas. • Sample activities: assist at blood drives and events;

serve refreshments at centers and drives; provide office support; transport blood donations • Donations accepted: blood and platelet donations; monetary gifts • 4300 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin • www.weareblood.org

Senior services and medical care

Alzheimer’s Texas The group seeks to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research and to enhance care and support for those with the disease, their families and caregivers. • Sample activities: facilitating support groups, planning special events, representing the nonprofit at health fairs, serving as advocates and social media ambassadors American Heart Association The national organization works to fight heart disease and stroke through research funding and education. • Sample activities: events preparation and day- of assistance, tabling at community events, presentations, communications support • Donations accepted: monetary • 12345 N. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 200, Austin • www.heart.org • Donations accepted: monetary • 7000 N. MoPac, Ste. 200, Austin • www.txalz.org Chariot Chariot helps nondriving seniors by providing transportation and socialization opportunities. Round trips typically take around two to three hours and around an hour for a one-way drop-off. • Sample activities: volunteers drive seniors to medical appointments, grocery stores, libraries, shopping centers, restaurants and local events. • Donations accepted: monetary gifts • www.chariot.org Drive a Senior-ATX Drive a Senior-ATX enables older adults to live independently, avoid social isolation, age in place and enhance quality of life by providing free transportation and other support services. • Sample activities: drive seniors to appointments,

• Sample activities: provide home meal deliveries, operate senior lunch and activity centers, in-home care services, help with home repairs, assist with grocery shopping • Donations accepted: monetary gifts • 3227 E. Fifth St., Austin • www.mealsonwheelscentraltexas.org Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas This regional nonprofit serves thousands of patients each month with health care, such as birth control, breast and cervical cancer screenings, annual wellness exams, and more. • Sample activities: period supply kit assembly events, book clubs, workshops, tabling at local outreach events, supporting organization events, social media content creation • Donations accepted: monetary gifts, period kit supplies • 201 E. Ben White Blvd., Bldg. B, Austin • www.ppgreatertx.org Swan Songs Musical Last Wishes Swan Songs fulfills musical last wishes by organizing private concerts for individuals with a terminal illness or nearing the end of life. At no cost to the family, a favorite style of music or regional musician is brought directly to the home or care facility. Swan Songs compensates its musicians for each performance. • Sample activities: concert liaison, event volunteer, administrative support • Donations accepted: monetary gifts • www.swansongs.org

assist them with groceries and participate in weekly phone conservations known as friendly caller, among other services

• Donations accepted: monetary • 2601 Exposition Blvd., Austin • www.driveasenioratx.org

Health Alliance for Austin Musicians Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, or HAAM, provides access to affordable health care for the Austin area’s low-income working musicians, with a focus on prevention and wellness. • Sample activities: collect donations and raise awareness at community events, support HAAM events, deliver items to providers and sponsors,

various administrative tasks and more • Donations accepted: monetary gifts • 3036 S. First St., Austin • www.myhaam.org

Hospice Austin Hospice Austin provides care to any person with a life expectancy of six months or less. The organization cares for anyone in the community who needs its services regardless of insurance status, income or ability to pay. • Sample activities: Hospice Austin welcomes volunteers to provide companionship to patients and families and as well volunteers with special skills, such as acupuncturists, hair stylists, massage therapists,

musicians and pet therapy experts. • Donations accepted: monetary gifts • 4107 Spicewood Springs Road, Austin • www.hospiceaustin.org

Meals on Wheels Central Texas The nonprofit distributes 3,000 meals every business day to homebound older adults and people living with disabilities across Travis and Williamson counties.

This list is not comprehensive.

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