Learn more about ways to give back to the community through these organizations across the Northeast San Antonio Metrocom.

Human services

Guadalupe County Children’s Advocacy Center

The organization works with children and families when there are allegations of child abuse or neglect along with partners in law enforcement and other nonprofit groups.

Sample activities: forensic interviews of children, family advocacy and referrals, therapy, case management, prevention education and community awarenessDonations accepted: monetary, items for boys and girls from 3-17 years old like books, toys, backpacks, clothing and school supplies265 Wetz, Seguinwww.gccac.netSCUC Education Foundation

The foundation provides resources and funding to support students, teachers and staff through grants, scholarships and special programs, plus community partnerships and fundraising.

Sample activities: sponsor high school scholarships, fund teacher grants, host teacher appreciation events and staff recognition through fundraising, business partnerships, golf tournaments and community donationsDonations accepted: monetary, both in kind and through event sponsorships1060 Elbel Road, Schertzwww.scucisd.org/o/foundationGoodwill San Antonio

This branch of the organization helps with not only donation drives but also career placement services, employment training and youth transition services.

Sample volunteer activities: corporate operations, team building, sorting donations, warehouse workDonations accepted: monetary, used household goods, clothes406 W. Commerce St., San Antoniowww.goodwillsa.orgLatched Support

This organization aims to support pregnant women through the entire childbearing experience with programs, classes donations and more to families in need.

Sample volunteer activities: family education, mentoringDonations accepted: monetary, infant supplies8102 Midcrown Drive, Windcrestwww.latchedsupport.comVolunteers at Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas of Comal and Guadalupe Counties help to mentor younger children and do various activities together. (Courtesy Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas of Comal and Guadalupe Counties)Volunteers at Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas of Comal and Guadalupe Counties help mentor younger children. (Courtesy Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas of Comal and Guadalupe Counties)Empower children

Communities In Schools of South Central Texas

Placed directly in schools across the region, the nonprofit provides individualized counseling and mentoring to students in need.

Sample volunteer activities: reading buddy, mentoring, student supportDonations accepted: monetary161 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfelswww.cis-sct.orgBig Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas of Comal and Guadalupe Counties

This nonprofit organization helps to provide underserved children with mentors who lead them through life choices, education, friendships and more.

Help animals

Rescue Pets Serving Vets

This veteran support organization matches at-risk shelter pets from the San Antonio municipal shelter to those that have served the country that are in need.

Sample volunteer activities: shelter volunteer, event assistanceDonations accepted: monetary, dog food, dog toys, pet suppliesServing Schertz and surrounding areasFacebook: Rescue Pets Serving Vets San AntonioWildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation

This wildlife sanctuary and rescue service cares for injured, orphaned and displaced urban wildlife, from mammals to birds, serving all of Central Texas and beyond.

Sample volunteer activities: general maintenance, animal transport, making food for animals, feedingDonations accepted: monetary, towels, blankets, cleaning supplies, dog/cat crates, Purina pet foodP.O. Box 369, Kendaliawww.wildlife-rescue.orgCibolo Center for Conservation

This environmental nonprofit promotes conservation of nature through education, stewardship and community connections throughout both of their campuses in the Hill Country.

Sample volunteer activities: education, workshops, trail maintenance, gardeningDonations accepted: monetary40 City Park Road, Boernewww.cibolo.orgFeed the hungry

San Antonio Food Bank

This citywide organization helps with anti-hunger and anti-poverty programming across 29 counties in Southwest Texas, providing for individuals and families in need.

Sample volunteer activities: monetary, put together food boxes or produce bags for distribution. make meals, work on farmDonations accepted: monetary, canned food, produce, hygiene products5200 Hwy. 90, San Antoniowww.safoodbank.orgRandolph Area Christian Assistance Program

This ministry of local churches helps to meet the needs of local citizens in crisis by providing them with food and a limited amount of financial assistance for rent or utilities.

Sample activities: assistance with groceries, rent or utilities, school supplies (seasonal) and a holiday meal basket for Thanksgiving and Christmas (seasonal)Donations accepted: monetary, food, toiletries, feminine hygiene items307 Pfeil St., Schertzwww.racap.org/donations-supportHill Country Daily Bread Ministries

Serving Comal County and surrounding areas in the region, this ministry helps with disaster relief, conducts food drives and provides faith-based events and classes to the community.

Sample volunteer activities: food packing, mentoring, administrative duties, warehouse operation, clothing drivesDonations accepted: monetary, hygiene products, canned food, in-date groceries, frozen meat38 Cascade Caverns Road, Boernewww.hillcountrydailybread.orgCivic

Schertz Public Library

The city’s library system helps to promote literacy and provide a community space for learning, reading and media.

Sample volunteer activities: shelving books, children’s activities assistance, class assistanceDonations accepted: monetary798 Schertz Parkway, Schertzwww.schertz.com/603/volunteer