Nonprofit
BY SHELBIE HAMILTON
Volunteer guide
2024
Uplift local youth
Advocate for animals
Support local food distributors
Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County The organization offers after school and summer programs for youth in Collin County, as well as mentorship and extracurricular opportunities. • Sample activities: General club operations, homework tutoring, mentoring, technology volunteer, club maintenance, special events setup and decoration • Donations accepted: Monetary donations, select school supplies and other items listed on the organization’s website • Locations in Frisco, McKinney, Plano and Princeton • www.bgccc.org CASA of Collin County The organization coordinates and trains community volunteers who act as advocates for children going through the child welfare system. • Sample activities: Court-appointed special advocate for a child • Donations accepted: Monetary donations • 101 E. Davis St., McKinney • www.casaofcollincounty.org Carson’s Crusaders Foundation The organization provides assistance to families with children that have been affected by pediatric cancer, including travel assistance, sibling support, education programs and financial support, according to its website. • Sample activities: Serve on a committee within the organization focused on topics such as fundraising, marketing, event planning, programs and services, and social media. • Donations accepted : Monetary donations • www.carsonscrusadersfoundation.org Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County The organization supports children who have experienced abuse through services including forensic interviews, family advocacy and support services, and therapeutic counseling. • Sample activities: Sorting donations and assisting those shopping for items, administrative tasks • Donations accepted: Monetary donations as well as new clothing, shoes, hygiene products and baby items • 1701 Heritage Drive, McKinney; Direction 61:3 The organization aids youth that are aging out of the foster care system through resident and non-resident transitional programs. • Sample activities: Administrative tasks, meal preparation, special events, life skills teacher, tutor • Donations accepted: Monetary donations, items list on the organization’s Amazon wishlist 2205 Los Rios Blvd., Plano • www.caccollincounty.org
Collin County Animal Services The county’s animal services staff performs animal control duties and shelters lost and stray pets. • Sample activities: Dog or cat adoption counselor, caring for animals • Donations accepted: Monetary donations • 4750 Community Ave., McKinney • www.collincountytx.gov/services/animal-services
Contribute to preserving history
Collin County History Museum The museum features historical artifacts and educational information about the history of Collin County. • Sample activities: Tour guides, event staff • Donations accepted: Monetary donations
Community Lifeline Center The organization provides assistance to families in McKinney and parts of Collin County through its food pantry and mobile food distribution events as well as financial assistance for rent and utility costs for qualifying applicants. • Sample activities: Restocking the food pantry, office tasks • Donations accepted: Monetary donations, food items • 1601 N. Waddill St., Ste. 102, McKinney • www.communitylifeline.org
• 300 E. Virginia St., McKinney • www.collincountymuseum.org
Heritage Village at Chestnut Square The organization celebrates and educates the community on the history of Collin County. • Sample activities: Building maintenance, gardening, cleaning, tour guides, assist with the Farmers Market • Donations accepted: Monetary donations • 315 S. Chestnut St., McKinney • www.chestnutsquare.org
Contribute to the community
Support local food distributors
Habitat for Humanity of Collin County The organization builds affordable homes for families in need, and operates the ReStore. • Sample activities: Home construction, home repairs, store operations for the ReStore, administrative tasks • Donations accepted: Monetary donations, sponsorships, product donations to the ReStore Hugs Cafe, Greenhouse and Academy The organization aims to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. • Sample activities: Job coaching, volunteer at the academy, food drives, events • Donations accepted: Monetary donations • 224 E. Virginia St., McKinney • www.hugscafe.org Streetside Showers The organization and offers hot showers, undergarments and hygiene products. • Sample activities: On-site opportunities, distributing hygiene kits and cleaning showers • Donations accepted: Monetary donations • 600 N. Tennessee St., McKinney • www.streetsideshowers.com • 2060 Couch Drive, McKinney • www.habitatcollincounty.org
Community Food Pantry of McKinney The organization provides food and other necessities to local families experiencing food insecurity. • Sample activities: Sorting, restocking, bagging groceries • Donations accepted: Monetary donations, food donations, sponsoring a food drive • 307 Smith St., McKinney • www.mckinneyfoodpantry.org Community Garden Kitchen of Collin County The organization operates a restaurant-style dining hall serving dinner to those in need four days per week. • Sample activities: Dining room operations, serving, cleaning, cooking • Donations accepted: Monetary donations, sponsorships • 501 Howard St., McKinney • www.communitygardenkitchen.org Meals On Wheels Collin County The organization prepares and delivers meals to older adults and adults with disabilities. • Sample activities : Meal preparation and packaging • Donations accepted: Monetary donations • 600 N. Tennessee St., McKinney • www.mealsonwheelscc.org
• 3286 CR 168, McKinney • www.direction613.org
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