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provides tools and resources to enhance the well-being of residents within its community as well as promotes independence and nan- cial self-su ciency. A signi cant component of the center’s focus is its community food pan- try, a volunteer-driven operation that serves between 70 and 85 families each week. Volunteer to help at the center or provide donations. APP OTN BC AGE Note: under 15 must have parent/guardian present 350 Ed Schmidt Blvd., Hutto 512 688 0176 www.huttoresourcecenter.org SERVE SENIORS 14 Senior Access The nonpro t connects volunteer drivers with seniors needing a way to get around and focuses on low-income areas and seniors who cannot aord transportation. Volunteers assist adults age 60 and older by providing transportation, home repairs, yard work and companionship to those in need in the Round Rock, P ugerville, Hutto and East Austin communities. APP OTN BC AGE 2498 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock 512 310 1060 www.senioraccesstx.org HELP ANIMALS 15 P ugerville Animal Welfare Services Known as PAWS, the nonpro t works to protect the health and safety of pets and homeless animals in P ugerville. Volunteers assist with walking dogs, playing with cats, helping with o-site adoption events and taking photos of animals up for adoption, among other tasks. APP OTN BC AGE 1600 Waterbrook Drive, P ugerville 512 990 6280 www.p ugervilletx.gov/city-government/ animal-welfare-services 16 P ugerville Pets Alive The organi-
zation is a volunteer- and foster-based pet rescue program in Central Texas that aims to nd homes for animals, raise money and promote community awareness surrounding animal welfare issues. PPA does not have its own facility. Volunteers assist with PPA events and animal handling. APP OTN AGE 512 900 1772 www.p ugervillepetsalive.org 17 Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter This nonpro t shelter serves animals abandoned in Round Rock, Cedar Park, Le- ander, Hutto and Greater Williamson County, providing compassionate care and adoption services for unwanted pets. Volunteers can greet adopters, create adoption videos, train dogs or socialize cats. APP OTN BC AGE Note: volunteers ages 12 15 must co-volunteer with a trusted guardian 21 years or older 1855 SE Inner Loop, Georgetown 512 943 3322 www.wilcopets.org SUPPORT FAMILIES 18 Round Rock Area Serving Center The center serves families in Round Rock and surrounding communities by providing nan- cial assistance for necessities, such as rent, utilities and transportation, among others. RRASC also operates a food pantry, a thrift store and social work case management. Volunteers assist in picking up and sorting through donations, restocking the pantry, unloading trucks and completing data entries. APP OTN BC AGE 1099 E. Main St., Round Rock
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Circle of Hope Community Center
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their families. Volunteers provide food, bikes and toys to families during the holiday season. APP BC AGE 15630 Vision Drive, Ste. A, P ugerville 512 251 4800 www.celebrationo ove.org 20 CHASCO Family YMCA The organiza- tion oers an array of programs and services for its members, including child care, youth arts and cooking programs, youth sports, adult exercise classes, and swimming and aquatic programs. Volunteers provide a variety of assistance in activities and programs garnered toward building stronger families and communities, including coaching youth sports programs. APP OTN BC AGE 1812 N. Mays St., Round Rock 512 615 5511 www.ymcagwc.org/locations/round-rock 21 Circle of Hope Community Center The organization runs a food pantry and assists low-income families with school supplies, clothes and Christmas gifts. It also aids families who are transitioning from homelessness to temporary or permanent housing by providing household and personal items. Volunteers help with tra c control, lling boxes with food, placing boxes into cars and sorting donations. APP AGE 2900 W. Pecan St., P ugerville
512 692 8001 www.circleo opecc.org 22 United Way of Williamson County The organization is a nonpro t aimed at advocating for the health, education and nancial literacy of all residents in Williamson County. Volunteer opportunities include mentoring students; volunteering as a preparer, transla- tor or greeter at its free tax center; assisting at special events; and providing services with graphic design, photography, social media and administrative tasks. APP OTN BC AGE 1111 N. I 35, Ste. 220, Round Rock 512 255 6799 www.unitedway-wc.org CANCER RESOURCES 23 Breast Cancer Resource Center The center has o ces in both Austin and Round Rock and provides education and assistance to locals battling breast cancer. Volunteer opportunities include taking and making calls to clients, delivering resources to their doorsteps and volunteering at fund- raising events. APP OTN Note: some activities may require some form of orientation 306 E. Main St., Ste. 101, Round Rock
512 244 2431 www.rrasc.org
HELP THE COMMUNITY 19 Celebration of Love The volunteer- driven organization provides food and resources for military members along with
512 248 2645 www.bcrc.org
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