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Strengthen our community by offering help, requesting assistance, or supporting local organizations making a difference in Austin.

Offer Help

Share items, services, or time with community members who need assistance.

Request Help

Ask for assistance with food, transportation, childcare, or other needs.

Support Local

Donate to trusted Austin organizations making a lasting impact.

Find Charities

Community Support Board

Connect with neighbors who can help or need assistance

Children's Items
4 hours ago

Free children's clothes (sizes 2T-5T)

My kids outgrew these clothes. All clean and in good condition. Prefer to give to families in need.

South AustinText or pickup
Technology Help
1 day ago

Computer help for seniors

IT professional offering free tech support for elderly community members.

Central AustinEmail

Support Local Organizations

These trusted Austin organizations are doing life-changing work. Your donation, no matter the size, makes a real difference.

Central Texas Food Bank

Food Security

Provides food assistance to Central Texas families through food pantries, mobile markets, and programs.

Impact:

Feeds 300,000+ people annually

Volunteer Opportunities:

Food sorting, distribution, administrative support

Austin Pets Alive!

Animal Welfare

No-kill animal shelter saving thousands of dogs and cats through innovative programs.

Impact:

Saves 18,000+ animals per year

Volunteer Opportunities:

Dog walking, cat socialization, fostering

SafePlace

Domestic Violence Prevention

Provides safety, healing, prevention and hope to those affected by sexual and domestic violence.

Impact:

Serves 6,000+ survivors annually

Volunteer Opportunities:

Crisis hotline, children's programs, community education

Caritas of Austin

Homelessness Prevention

Preventing and ending homelessness for individuals and families through comprehensive services.

Impact:

Houses 2,000+ people annually

Volunteer Opportunities:

Meal service, housing navigation, case management support

Foundation Communities

Affordable Housing

Develops affordable housing and provides services to help families achieve economic mobility.

Impact:

Serves 3,000+ families

Volunteer Opportunities:

Afterschool programs, financial counseling, community events

Casa Marianella

Immigration Support

Provides shelter and support services for asylum seekers and immigrants in Central Texas.

Impact:

Serves 200+ residents annually

Volunteer Opportunities:

ESL tutoring, children's programs, administrative support

Support Sanctuary

Sanctuary is built and maintained by volunteers dedicated to connecting people and animals in Austin with life-saving resources. Your donation helps cover hosting costs, accessibility tools, and future expansion to help more communities.

🌐 Platform Costs

Website hosting, domain registration, and database maintenance

♿ Accessibility

Tools and testing to ensure everyone can access resources

🚀 Growth

Expanding to other Texas cities that need resource hubs

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