BY COMMUNITY IMPACT STAFF
center, planting native Texas flowers, mulching a local trail, painting pre-K classrooms, sorting books
• 7600 Chevy Chase Drive, Ste. 200, Austin • www.casatravis.org
Community resources
• Donations accepted: monetary gifts • 1111 N. I-35, Ste. 220, Round Rock • www.unitedwayaustin.org
CASA of Williamson County The organization provides trained, court-appointed volunteers who advocate for abused or neglected children in the foster care system. • Sample activities: advocating for the children they serve, preparing court reports, coordinating with the child welfare team, attending court • Donations accepted: monetary gifts, stock options, gift cards for gas and groceries, postage stamps, drinks and snacks, raffle items • 2100 Scenic Drive, Ste. 110, Georgetown • www.casawilco.org Leander ISD Educational Excellence Foundation The nonprot organization provides resources for students and sta in the district through fundraising. • Sample activities: participating in book drives, planning or administering events, serving as a LEEF ambassador or on the board of directors • Donations accepted: monetary gifts • 204 W. South St., Leander • www.leeftx.org
Education and children
Austin Steam Train Association The organization operates trains that depart from and travel to depots in Cedar Park, Bertram or Burnet. • Sample activities: serving in an on-board position including car attendants, concession sales attendants, crew chief and train crew • Donations accepted: monetary gifts • 401 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. C-100, Cedar Park • www.austinsteamtrain.org CASA of Travis County The organization’s volunteers advocate for neglected or abused children in the county. Volunteers must complete a personal interview, background and reference checks, and a 39-hour training. • Sample activities: spending 15-20 hours a month getting to know a child, their family and situation; gathering information to make recommendations to a judge in their best interest • Donations accepted: monetary gifts
Hill Country Community Ministries The nonprot organization operates a food pantry, clothes closet and resource center for people in need or facing a crisis. • Sample activities: sorting and stocking shelves; distributing food; providing case management; doing outdoor maintenance • Donations accepted: clothing, household goods, furniture, nonperishable food items • 1005 Lacy Drive, Leander (pantry); 1501 Leander Drive, Bldg. C, Unit 3, Leander (thrift store) • www.hccm.org
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