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Connecting People With
Community Needs

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Art 2 Heart |
Ages Served: Children & Teens |
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623 Myrta, Kerrville, TX 78028 |
Needs: Teachers, Office/Clerical, Music/Entertainment, Transportation |
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Website: www.art2heart.org |
Service Times: Week days & Week-ends |
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Contact: Lorraine LeMon 830-792-3338 |
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Other Needs: Tutors |
Mission Statement: To improve the ethical quality of society by changing the PERSONAL and DECISION-MAKING behaviour of young people. |
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Kerrville Public School Foundation |
Ages Served: Teens, Adults & Senior Adults |
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1009 Barnett Street, Kerrville, TX 78028 |
Needs: Office/Clerical |
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Website: www.kerrvilleisd.net/foundation |
Service Times: Week days & Week-ends |
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Contact: Barbara Johnston 830-257-9282 |
E-mail: kpsf@windstream.net |
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Other Needs: We sponsor events where we often need help - such as our Reach for the Stars Gala, a fashion show, and our KPSF Great Duck Race. We also need help in the office on a regular basis once a week for a few hours - flexible if someone is out of town or wants some time off. |
Mission Statement: The mission of the Kerrville Public School Foundation(KPSF) is to serve as a catalyst for involving the community in the enhancement and achievement of academic excellence for the children of Kerrville ISD by providing financial assistance not available through state or local funding. More on website.... |
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Peterson Hospice |
Ages Served: Teens, Adults, Senior Adults |
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1121 Broadway, Kerrville, TX 78028 |
Needs: Office/Clerical, Music/Entertainment, |
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Website: www.petersonrmc.com |
Service Times: Week days & Week-ends |
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Contact: Liz Murray 830-258-7799 |
E-mail: lmurray@petersonrmc.com |
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Other Needs: patient visitation, floral arranging, bereavement - adult and children, thrift shop |
Mission Statement: We provide hospice care to persons with terminal illness and bereavement support for families. We have a thrift store that supports our hospice care.
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Peterson Regional Medical Center, Volunteer Auxiliary |
Ages Served: Teens & Adults |
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551 Hill Country Drive, Kerrville, TX 78028 |
Needs: Office/Clerical, |
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Website: www.petersonrmc.com |
Service Times: Week days & Week-ends |
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Contact: Martha Kies, 830 258-7495 |
E-mail: mkies@petersonrmc.com |
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Other Needs: assist with the Information Desk, Lab, Emergency Dept., Gift Shops, Greeters and with the fund raisers during the year |
Mission Statement: Mission is to assist the Peterson Hospital and Ambulatory Care Center in service to the patients |
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Hill Country Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) |
Ages Served: Children, Teens |
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309 Earl Garrett, Kerrville, TX 78029 |
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Website: N/A |
Service Times: Week-days & Week-ends |
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Contact: Diane Oehler 830-896-2272 |
E-mail: hccasa@ktc.com |
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Other Needs: Advocates for children involved in the judicial system. |
Mission Statement: Hill Country CASA is a nonprofit organization which provides trained, court appointed volunteers to serve children who are victims of abuse or neglect in Kerr, Kendall, Bandera and Gillespie counties. Our volunteers work with the courts to advocate for the overall well being of these children. |
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Hill Country Family Services |
Ages Served: Teens, Adults & Senior Adults |
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118 West Advogt Street, Boerne, TX 78006 |
Needs: Office/Clerical, Maint./Repairs |
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Website: hillcountryfamilyservices.org |
Service Times: Week days & Week-ends |
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Contact: Jill A. Held, 830-249-8643 |
E-mail: hcfs@gvtc.com |
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Other Needs: Food Bank, Thrift Store and Warehouse Volunteers |
Mission Statement: HCFS mission is to assist families and individuals experiencing distress in crisis situations within the Kendall County community in order to encourage hope and to promote a social environment where the community is uplifted, improved and united. |
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas |
Ages Served: Children, Teens |
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1107 East Main Street, Kerrville, TX 78028 |
Needs: Mentor |
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Website: www.bigmentor.org |
Service Times: Week Days & Week-ends |
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Mission Statement: The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships. |
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Fredericksburg Food Ministry - First Friday Lunches |
Ages Served: Teens, Adults, Sr. Adults |
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P.O. Box 2042 |
Needs: Office/Clerical, Food Service, Music/Ent., Transportation, |
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Website: N/A |
Service Times: Both |
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Contact: Pat & Catherine Vinson, 830-997-6971 |
E-mail: ff.fredericksburg@gmail.com |
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Mission Statement: Fredericksburg Food Ministry is an all-volunteer community-based food and hospitality ministry that provides residents of Fredericksburg and surrounding areas with a fine dining experience at fast-food prices in pleasant, easily accessed surroundings on the first Friday of each month. |
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Hill Country Arts Foundation |
Ages Served: All |
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120 Point Theatre Rd. South, Ingram, TX 78025 |
Needs: Office/Clerical, Music/Entertianment |
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Website: www.hcaf.com |
Service Times: Week days & Weekends |
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Contact: Rosanne Thrall 830-367-5121 |
E-mail: mailto:E-mail=rosanne@hcaf.com |
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Other Needs: act in plays, build & paint sets, sew costumes,usher at plays,work backstage, distribute posters, gallery docent,work in gift shop |
Mission Statement: The mission statement of the Hill Country Arts Foundation is to sustain a center for the Visual and Performing arts which promotes education and a public awareness and interest in the arts. |
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Cowboy Capital Pet Assistance League, Inc. |
Ages Served: Teens, Adults, Senior Adults |
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P.O. Box 2200, Bandera, TX 78003 |
Needs: Maintenance/Repairs, Transportation |
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Website: ccpal.petfinder.com |
Service Times: Both |
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Contact: Mary Butler, 830-751-2377 |
E-mail: drkmb@wireweb.net |
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Other Needs: We need reliable volunteers to help with feeding the dogs and cleaning the kennels. Also we need help with general clean-up and construction work. |
Mission Statement: We are completely dedicated to rescuing, treating and finding good homes for the stray, abandoned and abused pets of Bandera County. We also offer spay/neutering for privately owned animals. |
The following organizations serve the teenage population of the Hill Country