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Cedar Park Non Profit Organizations

Cedar Park Non Profit Organizations

Cedar Park Non Profit Organizations are a great way to create positive change for a cause and support our community from within. The Cedar Park area is home to many community focused groups, some visible and some unsung heroes who deserve the light shone one them. Cedar Park Non Profit Organizations provide jobs, housing, food, mental health services, education, business growth, safety, fun and so much more. They provide much-needed services for our community and even help improve the lives of people all over the world! This list of Cedar Park Non Profit Organizations will provide you with opportunities to support local with your time and donations or even get the help you need.

AMPLIFY AUSTIN – Amplify Austin Day is I Live Here I Give Here’s signature program and the biggest giving event in Central Texas, raising $92.8 million for the local community since 2013. March 1 & 2, 2023 are Amplify Austin Days. Donations to the I Live Here I Give Here Amplify Fund support every nonprofit on the AmplifyATX.org platform. Thanks to the Amplify Fund, most nonprofits were reimbursed for their costs to participate on Amplify Austin Day and hundreds received additional cash incentives. To date, the Amplify Fund has given $12 million back to these nonprofits on Amplify Austin Day.⁠ Search for your favorite Non-Profit on the Amplify site to give during Amplify Austin Days.

Cedar Park Non Profit Organizations for Social Assistance

CASA – When a child enters the foster care system because his or her home is no longer safe, a judge may appoint a committed volunteer to help them through the process and help look out for their best interest. That volunteer is called a Court Appointed Special Advocate®, or CASA. CASA volunteers are screened and highly trained and then appointed by judges to represent and advocate for a child’s best interests in the child protection system. CASA volunteers are each assigned to help one child or set of siblings at a time, so they can focus on giving that child or sibling group the individualized advocacy and attention they need. Become a Volunteer for CASA of Williamson County to speak up for a child who’s been abused or neglected. Amplify Link for CASA of Central TX and Amplify Link for CASA of Travs County.

Christian Resource Center – Christian Resource Center‘s goal is to promote financial stability and bring families to wholeness and sustainability as our member ministries provide free or low-cost services that assist families to get better-paying jobs. They also encourage spiritual growth and connection to a faith family.  Located at 1150 S Bell Blvd, the facility is home to their Christmas Store where they collect and distribute toys for children. Donate Here to help end the cycle of poverty for local families.

Drive a Senior – Drive a Senior Northwest – a Faith in Action program provides transportation for seniors in the Cedar Park, Leander, and NW Austin areas to enable them to live independently longer. Drive a Senior is always in need of volunteer drivers to be able to serve more local seniors. If you need a ride, call their office at 512-250-5021 to start the enrollment process. Amplify Link for Drive a Senior NW

Hope Alliance – Hope Alliance is Williamson County’s only resource center and emergency shelter for those affected by family and sexual violence. Hope Alliance provides emergency shelter at its confidential, at a secure local location. Food, clothing, safety planning, case management, counseling, and legal advocacy are available throughout the stay. Clients staying at the shelter were in immediate danger from their abuser prior to entering the shelter. Victims regardless of gender are able to access the emergency shelter. Visit their website to learn more about ways to volunteer and donate. If you need assistance contact their 24 Hour HOPELINE 1-800-460-7233

Jeremiah ProgramJeremiah Program disrupts the cycle of poverty for single mothers and their children two generations at a time. Their two-generation model supports moms and their children through five core pillars: Support for a career-track education, safe & affordable housing, high-quality early childhood education, empowerment & life skills training and a supportive community. Amplify Austin Link

Cedar Park Non Profit Organizations for Health and Wellness

Heroes Night Out – Heroes Night Out enhances and supports Service Members, Veterans, First Responders, and their families through programs and services in a caring, safe, family-friendly environment. The Resource Center is located at 1150 S Bell Blvd in Cedar Park. Heroes Night Out Resource Center serves as a gathering place  and location for Veterans Services such as Peer Support, Legal Services, VA Benefits Assistance, Mental Health Services, Financial Counseling, VA Home Loan Services, Employment, Healthcare, Computer Access and more. Take a look at their Events Schedule, it is chock full of inspiring and empowering services and opportunities for local veterans. Learn about ways you can volunteer, donate and get involved.

Hill Country Community MinistriesHill Country Community Ministries (HCCM) is a non-profit organization that provides food, shelter, and clothing to those in need, as well as offers educational programs for youth and adults. They have a food pantry in Leander where they keep nonperishable food and necessities for personal care. They also have a thrift shop where they offer both children’s and adults’ apparel that is still in good condition. The organization’s mission is to help the community by providing basic necessities and then empowering individuals to take control of their own lives. The goal is to help people become self-sufficient and achieve their full potential by providing them with the tools they need to succeed. I’ve had the pleasure of driving food deliveries to those in need through one of State Representative John Bucy’s community support program since 2020. The Food Pantry is located at 1005 Lacy Drive in Leander and the Thrift Store is located at 1501 Leander Drive in Leander. Donate Here or Contact them directly to volunteer or get the support you need.

Jail to Jobs – To break the cycle of recidivism, Jail to Jobs gives youthful offenders employment-based mentoring and training along with spiritual and character development. Not only to they help meet the basic needs of food, clothing and shelter for youths in the program, they also offer character development, workforce development and emotional and spiritual development. Salt Kitchen is their on the job training program that focuses on bringing our youth and our community together through catering with delicious weekly meals-to-go. When you order their fully cooked and professionally prepared meals, you are giving our local youth a chance to make more than just a delicious meal for you, you are giving their a shot at life. Salt Kitchen serves outstanding food while empowering youthful offenders to find purpose, potential, and achievement.

Mission of Hope – The Mission of Hope charity, based in Cedar Park, currently works in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. They believe nations can be transformed one life at a time by focusing on nutrition, education, medical care, and church advancement.

Reveal Resource CenterReveal Resource Center is committed to helping feed everyone who finds themselves in need of food assistance. Their mission is to feed families through spiritual and physical resources. As Texans struggle with the Rising Cost of Housing, Transportation, Utilities, Food and Healthcare Reveal is committed to helping feed everyone who finds themselves in need of food assistance. Hunger affects people from all walks of life… It does not discriminate. Millions of people in Texas are just one job loss, missed paycheck, or medical emergency away from hunger. Could hunger be affecting someone in your family, your neighborhood, your child’s classmate, a co-worker, or a good friend? Contact Reveal for support. If you can help those in need, learn more about how to Volunteer and Donate to serve our local community.

We Are Blood – We Are Blood is the sole provider of blood to more than 40 hospitals and doctors’ offices in Central Texas. Their mission is “to provide and protect the community blood supply, to inspire Central Texans to save lives locally, and to always treat everyone we serve as family.” Give where you live and save a life. The new Cedar Park Donor Center is located 251 North Bell Blvd. Suite 111A. Book an appointment online Here.

Cedar Park Non Profit Organizations for Educational & Cultural Enrichment

Band of the Hills – Band of the Hills is a wind and percussion ensemble composed of musicians from Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock, Pflugerville, and the surrounding area. They are a non-audition, volunteer organization of dedicated musicians who love to perform and whose purpose is to provide a cultural and musical experience for the central Texas communities. Their performances are free to the public. Follow them on Facebook for upcoming events.

Cedar Park Library Foundation – The Cedar Park Library Foundation, founded in 1993 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, is committed to assisting the Cedar Park Public Library in achieving excellence and to develop business/community support through financial assistance for Library initiatives such as literacy programming and advanced technology support. The Library is a community treasure that works to provide educational, informational, cultural, and recreational resources to encourage literacy and lifelong learning for all community members. The Foundation’s annual fundraiser since 2009 is Fable Fest at Milburn Park is a local favorite. Keep an eye out for Fall fun at the 2023 Fable Fest. Contact Julie at the Library if you’d like to be a sponsor for 2023. The Cedar Park Library Foundation is kicking off a Capital Campaign to support the building of the new Cedar Park Library as part of the new Bell District project. The new Library will be the centerpiece of the project with state of the art indoor spaces and beautiful outdoor gathering areas. The entire Bell District will be a unique mixed use destination, the new downtown of Cedar Park, filled with local restaurants, retail and recreation. Donate Here if you would like to support the Library Foundation with programming and support.

Leander Educational Excellence Foundation Leander Educational Excellence Foundation (LEEF) is dedicated to enriching the educational experience by providing opportunities, cultivating success, and building community within the Leander Independent School District.