Giving during the holidays is about more than gifts for loved ones. As the year draws to a close, we invite you to consider investing in organizations that strengthen our community from the ground up. These nonprofits represent a sampling of the incredible work happening across the Hill Country. Your year-end giving creates lasting impact right here at home.
Health Organizations
Promoting physical and mental wellness for people of all ages
Hill Country Mission for Health
missionforhealth.org
This medical ministry provides primary healthcare for low-income, uninsured adults. Services include assessment, diagnosis, medical management, lifestyle counseling, and disease management, all of which powerfully impact patients' overall health and wellness through education and support.
Aid the Silent
aidthesilent.com
Aid the Silent ensures deaf and hard-of-hearing children and teens receive equal access to opportunity by providing financial assistance for communication methods, education resources, and health improvements that promote social, educational, and spiritual growth.
Hill County Family Services
hcfstx.org
Operating at the intersection of urgent need and lasting change, HCFS fosters mental and physical wellness, stability, and independence for individuals and families in crisis through comprehensive support services.
The Center
thecenterboerne.org
From active retirees seeking connection to homebound neighbors needing wellness checks and meal delivery, The Center promotes opportunities to live longer, healthier lives and models what it looks like to age well in the community.
Children’s Organizations
Nurturing hope, growth, and opportunity for our youth
Young Life
boerne.younglife.org
Young Life meets middle school and high school students where they are, encouraging them to grow in their faith through personal relationships and adventurous (fun!), life-changing experiences.
Roy Maas Youth Alternatives
rmya.org
Children from abusive and neglectful homes find healing at RMYA's Meadowland campus in Boerne. Through comprehensive therapeutic treatment in a safe, structured environment, RMYA helps vulnerable children recover and thrive.
Gabriella’s Smile Foundation
gabriellassmile.org
Battling cancer is scary at any age, but Gabriella’s Smile Foundation supports children and their families through financial aid, resources, and community programs. Based in San Antonio, the foundation funds research, raises awareness, and operates the Children’s Cancer Support Center to ensure no family faces childhood cancer alone.
Hill Country Youth Orchestra
hcyo.org
HCYO brings the joy of the orchestra experience to youth through quality instruction, concert performances, and community service. Faculty mentor young musicians, fostering lifelong music appreciation while developing leadership, teamwork, responsibility, and discipline.
Alliance for Orphans
alliance4orphans.org
Alliance for Orphans supports foster and adoptive families, kinship caregivers, and caseworkers. They connect individuals, churches, and businesses with strategic ways to serve, helping everyone find their role in bringing restoration and healing.
Boerne Education Foundation
boerneisd.net/community/education-foundation
The Boerne Education Foundation is a nonprofit that raises funds to support innovation, teachers, and student success across Boerne ISD. Since 1997, BEF has provided over $8 million for classroom grants, technology, and resources that enrich learning and empower educators districtwide.
Community Organizations
Strengthening connections through nature, culture, and shared resources
The Cibolo Center for Conservation
cibolo.org
Promoting conservation through education and stewardship, the Cibolo Center welcomes guests to its two campuses: the Nature Center, featuring miles of trails through five distinct ecosystems, and the historic Herff Farm, which showcases the region's agrarian roots.
Hill Country Council for the Arts
hccarts.org
As a patron of the arts community, HCCA sustains art education and community events across 19 counties. They offer workshops, studio classes, and opportunities for artists of diverse media to showcase their work.
The AgriCultural Museum & Arts Center
theagricultural.org
Fostering appreciation of fine arts and Hill Country heritage, The AgriCultural offers blacksmith demonstrations, bluegrass jams, handcrafted markets, and tours of agricultural antiques across five acres featuring pioneer structures, workshops, and vintage farm equipment.
Hill Country Daily Bread
hillcountrydailybread.org
Transforming the lives of families, children, and the elderly who struggle to meet their basic needs, Hill Country Daily Bread provides case management, referrals, mentoring, and a food bank that distributes essentials through nonprofit partners.
The GVTC Foundation
gvtc.com/foundation
The GVTC Foundation gives back to 11 rural counties across the Texas Hill Country, awarding scholarships and partnering with more than 120 local nonprofits, schools, and businesses. From community events to annual fundraisers, the foundation works year-round to support neighbors and create lasting, positive change.
Charming Pet Rescue
charmingpetrescue.org
Charming Pet Rescue saves, rehabilitates, and rehomes abandoned dogs and cats from overcrowded shelters. Based in Boerne, they help family-friendly pets find their happily-ever-after, whether through local adoptions or safe transport to loving homes across the country.
Explore these organizations that nurture children, promote wellness, and build meaningful connections throughout the Hill Country.