ARP is proud to be an approved community service provider for Bexar County. We understand the importance of giving back to the community and are honored to be able to provide a platform for individuals to complete their community service hours.

If you are interested in learning more about completing community service hours at ARP, please contact us at [email protected]. 

Become a Member

Bronze Membership

Support ARP with regular donations of $10.00 per month. 

• Bronze Members are granted access to ARP Operations Meetings.
• Any Silver Member who attends two Operations Meetings, or maintains their attendance, before an ARP Board Meeting will be granted a vote during that board session.

Silver Membership

Support ARP with regular donations of $25.00

• Bronze benefits
• Weekend access to the building for wifi and coffee, may bring a friend (or sponsee). Please check our meeting schedule to time your visits accordingly.

Gold Membership

Support ARP with regular donations of $50.00 per month. 

• Bronze & Silver Benefits.
• Free $10 to use at the honor bar at your discretion.
• Free 1-hour event quarterly, please get with staff to schedule.

Platinum Membership

Support ARP with regular donations of $100.00 per month. 

• Bronze, Silver & Gold Benefits.
• Access to the facility seven days per week between 9:00 AM and 10:00 PM.
• Become a non-working board member, this grants you access to quarterly board meetings, and gives you a vote, without having to be involved in day-to-day operations.

Click here to Donate

Become a Business Partner

• Platinum Business Partner $50.00 per month
• Gold Business Partner $25.00 a month

Click here for more information

EmberHope Youthville depends on the time and talent of our dedicated volunteers. Whether it’s mentoring a child, helping with our events and donation drives, or keeping our facilities running smoothly, you’re sure to find a volunteer opportunity that suits your schedule and skill set.

If you’re ready to become a volunteer, click the link to download the application. Return the completed form to Tamber Rouse at [email protected].

Click here for Volunteer Application Form.

In the Arc's Adult Life Enrichment Program, we build upon the education that our participants received while in the school system by providing community and site-based programming at two facilities.

Our domain-based curriculum focuses on strengthening life skills within an environment conducive to growth and socialization. Many things set The Arc apart as a premier provider of direct-care services, some of which include: Full-Time Nursing staff, which allows us to care for individuals needing more physical assistance and to provide an educational focus on healthy lifestyle choices, a fleet of accessible vehicles, which help facilitate community-based programming, and a Volunteer Involvement Program, which allows our participants to serve the community through partnerships with Meals on Wheels, The San Antonio Food Bank, local animal shelters, and more!

Behavioral Supports: The Arc provides behavioral support services for our Life Enrichment Program participants on an individual basis and works with individual Arc participants to address and modify behaviors that may be problematic for the participant and their families.

The overall goal of behavior support is to improve the quality of life for the individual. Behavior supports will utilize the application of applied behavior analysis and target socially significant behaviors. Those targets are identified as a result of a thorough assessment (i.e. skill or behavioral) and could address areas such as:

• Functional communication (i.e. development and utilization of a communication system);
• Social Skills (i.e. initiating and reciprocating greetings, sharing/turn-taking with others, accepting no, waiting);
• Daily Living Skills (i.e. wiping tables, identifying the value of currency, washing dishes, preparing a meal);
• Behavior enhancement procedures (i.e. increasing compliance, increasing participation in activities)
• Behavior reduction procedures (i.e. decreasing incidents of aggression, classroom disruptions, verbal outbursts).
• All behavioral interventions are individualized and aim to increase functional living skills.

Program eligibility requirements:

• Diagnosis of an intellectual and/or developmental disability (IDD), autism spectrum, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, or dual diagnosis with IDD.
• Are 18 or older.
• Have state program funding or the ability to pay privately for program fees.
  
  

God has given us an open door into the lives of some amazing families here in San Antonio. Some have been here for years, while others have come as refugees from all over the world.

Our heart is to show the love of Jesus for each person through relationship building and meeting the physical and spiritual needs of the community as we encounter them.

Throughout the year, we work with Oak Manor Apartments in various community events and activities. We help with Backyard Bible Clubs, a food pantry, National Night Out, Back to School drives, relational discipleship, and more.

SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM
The Senior Companion Program helps make independence a reality by helping older adults age in place. The program provides companionship to anyone 60 or older. The volunteers are able to assist the older adult with sorting mail, playing games, running errands, walking together, small chores around the house and making phone calls to name a few. To volunteer you must be 55 and older and meet the income eligibility for the program. As a volunteer, you can receive a stipend and mileage reimbursement, training, paid personal leave, paid Holidays and make lifelong friends!

Additional Aging Volunteer Opportunities
Additional volunteer positions are available from time to time, as needed, in Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, McMullen, Medina, and Wilson Counties.

Please contact: Celina Wilt at 210-362-5200.

Volunteer Application

Your donations help someone find a job, strengthen your community, and preserve the planet. 

When you donate your new and gently used items, local Goodwill organizations sell them in stores and online generating revenue to provide valuable employment training and job placement services for people in your community.

Being a Big Brother or Big Sister is one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever do. You have the opportunity to help shape a child’s future for the better by empowering them to achieve success. And the best part is, it’s a lot of fun.

Apply here.

WAC is powered by VOLUNTEERS!

In 2019, WAC distributed over 1/2 million lbs. of food - that’s 252 TONS! Served 1,349 families or 4,211 individuals. On average, 124 volunteer positions are needed weekly to make the magic happen at WAC. Volunteers are needed for a variety of roles. Join the WAC family!

We couldn’t do it without YOU!

WAC offers many services to its community, and we need your help!

Click here for more information.

Click here to download a volunteer application.

Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions!

Click here to make a monetary donation.

Don't miss an opportunity to make a change to our environment, our communities, and most importantly our families!

• Servable Food:

Faith Bound Street Ministry, Inc. works to provide the homeless community with packaged food. Please consider donating cooked, pre-packaged, or wrapped food in order to stave off hunger in San Antonio.

• Monetary

We currently are self-funded and looking for individual or business donations as well as corporate sponsors to provide a consistent and sustainable cash flow through the ministry. Any level of donations are welcome.

• Non-Monetary

New or gently used street wear clothing, new undergarments, shoes, blankets, sleeping bags, and toiletries are some of the critical items needed for the homeless community. Reach out to us to learn how you can help.

Click here to contact us.

Click here for monetary donations.

Ready to make a difference? You've come to the right place. Faith Bound Street Ministry, Inc. meets every Saturday and welcomes individuals who want to share their time and love with our city's homeless community. Volunteers are a huge part of helping us overcome homelessness.

Be a part of the Texas Diaper Bank volunteer experience! 5,100 volunteers work with us every year to make our mission possible and we need your help!

Join us as we repackage diapers and wipes, build emergency kits, and facilitate warehouse management. Space is limited and the events fill up fast. Please allow 2-3 business days for us to respond.

For more information, click here

Click here to sign up to volunteer.

Click here for group sign ups.

Military families usually live on a very tight budget, so putting together a Christmas or other winter holiday celebration can be a challenge.

The goal in helping these military families is to show America’s gratitude with presents for the children and a grocery gift card or prepaid Visa gift card for them to purchase their holiday dinner and trimmings.

Click here to apply for holiday help.

Click here if you would like to donate to this program.

The Soldiers’ Angels Sewing and Crafting Team provides lovingly created handmade pieces of comfort and support to veterans, deployed service members and their families.

Whether a Team Angel is an expert seamstress or a casual hobbyist, there is an opportunity to meet the needs of our troops on the Sewing and Crafting Team. Many Sewing and Crafting Team Angels rely on their personal talents and skill sets to knit, sew, crochet and quilt their gifts of support.

For those less experienced, no-sew blankets provide an opportunity to become more involved. These handmade items are then distributed within the military community to active duty service members, expectant military families and in VA hospitals around the country.

To join Soldiers’ Angels and participate in the Sewing and Crafting Team click here to get started!

If you’re already an Angel, log in to your Angel account and join the team.

Soldiers’ Angels volunteers work virtually and in-person to carry out the mission of the organization and ensure that no soldier goes unloved.

With a wide variety of volunteer opportunities that range from writing letters and sending care packages to visiting veteran patients in VA Hospitals, there is something for everyone!

Click here to see current opportunities.

If you have already researched our volunteer opportunities and you’re ready to get started, click here to create your Angel profile and start supporting!

Volunteers:

We are grateful for those who support The Center through their time.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact The Center at 210.616.0885 for more information.

Donations:

The work of The Center would not be possible without the generous donations from individuals, religious congregations, foundations, and businesses and from the income generated from The Center's services and programs.

Click here to make a donation online.

Mail your donation to The Center at:

The Ecumenical Center, 8310 Ewing Halsell, San Antonio, TX 78229.

You can also participate by donating through:

• Vehicle Donations
• Planned giving
• Funding our endowment
• Attending or sponsoring our events
• Joining Legacy of Life
• Providing congregational support

As COVID-19’s impact continues, Prospera continues to support our most vulnerable communities.

With your financial help, we continue to provide basic needs assistance (rental, utility, and food assistance) to all our residents during the pandemic. Your action and generosity are needed now.

During 2021, Prospera’s Resident Services Department provided the following resources for residents living across South Texas:

• Requested/Made Referrals in excess of $471,000 to enable 729 families to maintain safe secure housing through Rental and Utility Assistance.
• Enabled 6165 people to maintain health and wellness by providing over 48,100 meals, produce boxes and other food resources.
• Monitored health/safety/welfare and SDOH needs of residents and community members by performing over 29,110 Wellness Checks and Outreach Services.

Prospera Resident Services' provides robust support services that focus on Social Determinant of Health (SDOH) (where we live, grow, play, and work) by providing programs that focus on creating a safe neighborhood, health/healthcare access, educational pursuits opportunities, potential for economic stability and community engagement. We are helping residents and communities become stronger and more resilient. But we need your help!

By providing a one-time gift, your donation will go towards continuation of programs and services to help youth and adult residents living at Prospera and surrounding community members. Prospera is not just for the onsite residents, we believe in helping the community that we live in. We want to be a part of the solution in helping all lower income communities become healthier and productive.

Click here to give now.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering. The Center for Refugee Services is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit agency that uses a team approach to provide cultural guidance and social support to resettled refugees originating from more than 20 countries that have been devastated by war and violence.

CRS serves almost 1,000 refugees annually with five core staff members, of which only two are salaried, and 30 auxiliary monthly volunteers.  We rely heavily on community networking to achieve the best results for our clients. We value cultural diversity, compassion, and respect for all people.

Established in 2010, the Center for Refugee Services has a proud history of helping hundreds of resettled refugees acclimate to their new homes in San Antonio. If you wish to join our team of volunteers, we will help you find the best possible fit for your skills and interests.

Once your application has been reviewed, you will be contacted to schedule an interview. Training for new volunteers is ongoing.

Click here for more information on volunteering.

There are plenty of ways to get involved with San Antonio Threads.

Give.

• Financial donations can be made by visiting or contacting any Jefferson Bank and specifying San Antonio Threads as the receiver.
• NEW clothing and personal care items can be dropped off at 10446 Sentinel St., San Antonio, TX 78217. Click here and scroll down to What Kind of Donations Do We Need? for a list of most-needed items.
• Gifts cards can be mailed to San Antonio Threads, 10446 Sentinel St., San Antonio, TX 78217
• Thinking about organizing a fundraiser with your organization or hosting a clothing drive? Let us know by following the links below. You can also give us a call at 210-600-3989 for more information.

Volunteer.

• Whether you are part of a school, civic, organization, or church group or want to participate alone or with a couple of friends, we need your help! Click here and fill out the volunteer interest form or give us a call during our office hours.

Partner.

• We are incredibly thankful for the outpouring of support from many local businesses, including Neiman Marcus, Valero, Ross, Jefferson Bank, and others. Now it’s your turn to make a difference! Click here to complete the Partner Interest form or give us a call during our office hours.

Volunteer Opportunities for Everyone!

The American Heart Association depends on the time and talent of volunteers to help us create a healthier world, free of heart disease and stroke.

Click here to find your volunteer opportunity.

Make an Impact with your Corporate Team! If you're interested, email [email protected] to request more information.

Support the American Heart Association. Your investment in our life-saving mission allows us to help more patients. You can donate now or select us as your Amazon Smile charity recipient.

TYFA is one of the largest independent Leagues in the country; the largest in Texas.

TYFA has Chapters in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Killeen, the Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio and West Texas. In addition numerous small towns in the surrounding areas of those cities are part of TYFA.

TYFA is a League that provides:

• Structure
• Standardized Football & Cheer Rules
• State Playoff System
• Scholastic Excellence Program
• Governance over the League

Click here to join.

Community support is vital to refugee success:

Legally resettled refugees contribute to the enrichment of San Antonio, becoming dependable employees and reliable neighbors who contribute positively to the diversity of our community.

Following resettlement, refugee families are extremely vulnerable and underserved. They fled their homes due to religious and ethnic persecution.  CRS focuses on refugees’ ongoing unmet needs, recognizing that self-sufficiency and successful community integration is a process rather than a time-limited event.

The Center for Refugee Services is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit agency that uses a team approach to provide cultural guidance and social support to resettled refugees originating from more than 20 countries that have been devastated by war and violence.

CRS serves almost 1,000 refugees annually with five core staff members, of which only two are salaried, and 30 auxiliary monthly volunteers.  We rely heavily on community networking to achieve the best results for our clients. We value cultural diversity, compassion, and respect for all people.

Established in 2010, the Center for Refugee Services has a proud history of helping hundreds of resettled refugees acclimate to their new homes in San Antonio. If you wish to join our team of volunteers, we will help you find the best possible fit for your skills and interests.

Once your application has been reviewed, you will be contacted to schedule an interview. Training for new volunteers is ongoing.

How to get involved:

• Food for the Soul - There is a reason we say “food is love!” Good food can touch your heart, offer a sense of comfort and remind you that someone cares about you just because. By participating in Food for the Soul, you will provide a meal for our kids staying at Clarity CGC for inpatient psychiatric treatment and our staff that care for them. And who knows, by the end of the meal you might feel the love and joy too!
• Bridge the Gap - Many kids are admitted to Clarity CGC with only the clothes on their backs. You can help Bridge the Gap by organizing a donation drive to collect food, clothing, or hygiene products for kids and families who are struggling with more than just mental illness.
• Be the Link - While everyone must be mindful of who we are around right now, there are still plenty of opportunities to get your friends, family, or organization involved with volunteering at Clarity! Reach out to us to discuss volunteer opportunities and positions around campus.
• Third-party events - Anyone can help transform the lives of the kids struggling with mental illness in our community by hosting a fundraiser for Clarity Child Guidance Center. You can honor a loved one or celebrate a special occasion, or host a golf tournament or skeet shoot, or plan a 5k or yard sale! Any number of events can make a huge difference for our kids and their treatment.

Click here if you are interested in getting involved to fill out the Contact Information Form.

The WellMed Charitable Foundation organizes events where WellMed Medical Management employees, patients, and senior center members can serve the communities where WellMed operates. In addition, many of our foundation programs offer an opportunity for other seniors to stay active through volunteerism.

Click here for more information.

If you are a non-profit organization serving seniors or caregivers and would like to request volunteers for an event or program, email [email protected].

Mentor someone who has sustained a life-altering injury similar to yours but is not as far along on their journey.

Click here to apply.

Prospective mentors must:

• Attend necessary training
• Allow for a criminal background check
• Agree to meet 4-6 hours monthly with your mentee
• Provide progress notes, as needed

Your donation is essential

Because of your donation, we can continue our mission to serve individuals who have sustained a brain or spinal cord injury, amputation or stroke-or similar conditions-and their families. All of our services are offered at no charge to our clients, regardless of a person’s insurance status or income level.

Ways To Give:

• Direct Monetary Donation
• Memorial and Honor Gifts
• Employer’s Matching Gift
• Become a Volunteer

Click here to make a donation or for more information.

If you are interested in learning about volunteer opportunities, please contact Sheila Brown to learn more.

"Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it to themselves" - James Matthew Barrie

Our current volunteer opportunities are listed here.

We are currently working on COVID safety protocols for in-person programming.

Call or email us for more information.

Life Choices Medical Clinic is a local, non-profit organization that has been assisting women and men with their pregnancy and sexual health needs since 1996.

We have a big mission to fulfill and a lot of ways we’d like to accomplish it. But we can’t do it alone.

If you are interested in volunteering, click here.

To donate, click here.