Community
BY HALEY MCLEOD & BROOKE SJOBERG
Volunteer Guide Local nonprofit groups offer a number of ways to volunteer throughout the year in Round Rock,
The Sandbox at Madeline’s Place The organization works to provide a space to empower teenagers during adolescence, offering recreational activities, mentorships, relationship-building opportunities and community engagement. • Sample activities: Volunteers assist in fundraising opportunities, recreational activities and tutoring, among other services. • Donations accepted: Monetary donations • 10700 FM 1660, Hutto • 512-642-6342 • www.thesandboxatmadelinesplace.org Texas Baptist Children’s Home The home offers temporary housing and resources for unaccompanied children and single-parent families as they work toward independent living. • Sample activities: Volunteers donate time through actions such as coordinating a food drive or painting walls in a cottage. • Donations accepted: Monetary, food, clothing donations • 1101 N. Mays St., Round Rock
and communities. • Donations accepted: Food, clothing • 200 Alliance Blvd., Hutto • 512-846-2360 • www.ymcagwc.org/locations/hutto
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Hutto Food Pantry Partnering with the Central Texas Food Bank, the Hutto Food Pantry distributes food to those in need. • Sample activities: Volunteers will distribute food pantry boxes on alternating Saturdays, with limited opportunities to box distributions during the week. • Donations accepted: Monetary donations • 204 E. Live Oak St., Hutto • 512-688-0162 • www.huttoresourcecenter.org Pflugerville Education Foundation Independent from Pflugerville ISD, the foundation provides funding to help meet the needs of the school district’s academic plans and programs. • Sample activities: Volunteers can sign up to help with the foundation’s annual gala. • Donations accepted: Monetary donations • P.O. Box 773, Pflugerville • 512-594-0375 • www.thepfoundation.org
• Sample activities: Volunteers can help provided meals and maintenance as well as assist with events. • Donations accepted: Monetary, food, clothing donations • 1301 N. Mays St., Round Rock
assist with the organization’s programs. • Donations accepted: Monetary donations • 1011 Gattis School Road, Ste. 110, Round Rock • 512-255-1212 • www.hopealliancetx.org The Hutto Education Foundation Independent from Hutto ISD, the foundation provides funding, scholarships and resources to the district. • Sample activities: Volunteers assist at HEF events throughout the year, including its annual gala. • Donations accepted: Monetary donations
Pflugerville and Hutto. Opportunities in this guide range from providing support to youth to serving seniors in need. This list is noncomprehensive.
• 512-246-4244 • www.cahm.org
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Footprints Children’s Grief Ministries The program assists children ages 6-18 and their families who are experiencing loss. • Sample activities: Volunteers may assist with program activities and workshops • Donations accepted: Monetary donations • 402A W. Palm Valley Blvd., Ste. 335, Round Rock • 512-705-5194 • www.fpcgm.org Hope Alliance The nonprofit provides a range of services and counseling for victims of family and sexual violence. • Sample activities: Volunteers answer crisis calls and
Backpack Friends The nonprofit provides food for children on free and reduced meal programs. • Sample activities: Volunteers help prepare food bags and deliver food to their respective locations. • Donations accepted: Monetary donations • 3217 Hawks Swoop Trail, Pflugerville • 512-965-3052 • www.backpackfriends.com Children at Heart Ministries The organization provides support and resources for ministries that care for children and families in crisis.
Round Rock ISD Partners in Education Foundation Separate from Round Rock ISD, the Round Rock ISD Partners in Education foundation provides funds for on-campus academic programs. • Sample activities: Volunteers may help with grant and scholarship evaluations, sort school supplies, and prepare campus support projects. • Donations accepted: Monetary, in-kind donations • 595 Round Rock West Drive, Round Rock • 512-464-5600 • www.rrisdeducationfoundation.org
• 200 College St., Hutto • 512-759-3771, ext. 5197 • www.hipponation.org
Hutto Family YMCA The organization offers a fitness center, child watch center and children’s gym, an indoor aquatics center, and a full-size gymnasium for basketball and volleyball. • Sample activities: Volunteers provide activities and programs garnered toward building stronger families
• 512-255-3682 • www.tbch.org
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ROUND ROCK 201 University Oaks Blvd (512) 341-9066
GEORGETOWN 1013 W University Ave (512) 868-6696
CEDAR PARK 13530 Ronald Reagan Blvd (512) 986-7681
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