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Leander-based nonprofit, Imagine A Way, funds early childhood therapy for children with autism. (Employee of the Community Impact newspaper)
Giving Tuesday, held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is a movement that promotes community support by encouraging people to do good, according to its website.
These 24 nonprofits are based in or serve in the Cedar Park and Leander areas. Learn more about each organization and find donation information below. This is not an exhaustive list.
- The Austin Steam Train Association works to “preserve, interpret, and recreate the first-hand experience of the historic steam train for the pleasure and edification of families today and generations to come,” the nonprofit said. Donate here. www.austinsteamtrain.org
- Travis County’s CASA encourages people to become lawyers in the court system for children who have been molested or neglected. Donate here. www.casatravis.org
- Williamson County’s CASA provides trained court-appointed volunteers who work for abused or neglected children as they make their way through the care system. Donate here. https://casawilco.org
- The Cedar Park Police Department’s Blue Santa program offers Christmas gifts to families in need. The non-profit Cedar Park Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association is organizing the program. Donate here. www.cedarparktexas.gov/departments/police-department/blue-santa-program
- Deb’s Dream offers underserved single mothers and all children opportunities that will improve their lives, the nonprofit said. Donate here. www.debsdream.org
- Drive a Senior Northwest supports older people in maintaining their quality of life and independence. Donate here. http://driveaseniornorthwest.org
- Equine Rehabilitation Central Texas serves people with disabilities as well as veterans and their families in its Hopeful Hearts Therapeutic Riding therapeutic riding program. Donate here. www.horseserct.org
- Heroes Night Out operates a Veterans Resource Center in Cedar Park. Donate here. https://heroesnightout.org
- Hill Country Community Ministries operates a pantry and closet and serves portions of Travis and Williamson counties. Donate here. www.hccm.org
- Imagine A Way funds early childhood therapy for children with autism. Donate here. www.imagineaway.org
- The Leander Police Department’s Blue Santa program offers children Christmas gifts. The program is in partnership with the Hill Country Christmas Bureau and the Leander Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association. Donate here. www.leandertx.gov/police/page/blue-santa-program
- Lift Brigade supports children undergoing treatment for cancer and other life-threatening diagnoses with diversionary tools, advocacy and support, according to the nonprofit organization. Donate here. www.liftbrigade.org
- The Leander ISD Educational Excellence Foundation promotes innovative teaching projects and professional development opportunities in Leander ISD. Donate here. https://leftx.org
- The Open My World Therapeutic Riding Center runs a therapeutic riding program for people with disabilities. Donate here. http://openmyworld.org
- Operation Liberty Hill serves Leander, Liberty Hill, Bertram and Briggs to provide free food, clothing and essential household items to the needy. It also operates a pantry and thrift store. Donate here. https://operationlh.org
- Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties serve Leander, Cedar Park, and Liberty Hill. The organization offers community meals on wheels, community services, and pre-school programs, and volunteers are required for various programs throughout the year. Donate here. www.owbc-tx.org
- Reset Mentoring offers services for young people at risk within and outside the juvenile justice system. Donate here. https://resetmentoring.org
- Reveal Resource Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to feeding families. It operates a pantry and a closet. Donate here. www.revealresourcecenter.com
- The Samaritan Health Ministries clinic provides uninsured families with access to medical care. Donate here. www.theshm.org
- The Dog Alliance accommodates assistance dogs for adults with challenges; Bow Wow Reading Dogs for At-Risk Readers; and therapy dog teams for hospitals, nursing homes and people with post-traumatic stress. Donate here. www.thedogalliance.org
- Texas Humane Heroes is rescuing animals from overcrowded animal shelters to eradicate pet homelessness. Donate here. https://humaneheroes.org
- Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center provides assistance to abused children; non-criminal family members; and the professionals involved in interventions, investigations, law enforcement and treatment options related to child abuse cases. Donate here. www.wilcocac.org
- VFW Post 10427 is a veterans service organization in Leander. Donate here. www.vfw10427.org
- The Yellow House Foundation hosts meetings seven days a week for 14 Recovery groups including Alcoholics Anonymous, Cocaine Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, Alateen, Al-Anon, Nicotine Anonymous, and other groups. Participants are primarily from Williamson, Bell and Burnet counties. Donate here. www.yhfoundation.org
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