KATY MAGAZINE
Katy Residents' Guide 2020
By Katrina Katsarelis and Natalie Cook Clark
Everything is bigger in Texas and that also is true of the hearts of Katy residents. We have a community of caring, compassionate people who are working to make the Katy area a better place. From non-profits, to schools, to hospitals to animal shelters, here are some outstanding volunteer opportunities categorized by area of help.
Photo by Citizens for Animal Protection (CAP)
Animals
Citizens for Animal Protection (CAP) 17555 Katy Fwy., Houston, TX 281-497-0591
Special Pals Animal Shelter 3830 Greenhouse Rd. Houston, TX 281-579-7387
Children
Bennett's Bears 4506 Green Forest Pass Houston, TX 713-894-7774
Lunches of Love 281-342-8321
The Joe Joe Bear Foundation 1846 Snake River Rd. Katy, TX 281-398-4522
Katy ISD KEYS Mentors 281-396-2468
Krause Children’s Center 25752 Kingsland Blvd. Katy, TX 281-392-7505
Texas Children’s Hospital – West Campus 18200 Katy Frwy. Katy, TX 832-227-1186
Domestic Violence
Katy Christian Ministries 5011 E. Fifth St. Katy, TX 281-391-5261
Fort Bend Women's Center 501 E. Highway 90A, Richmond, TX 281-344-5750
Intellectual Disabilities
The Arc of Katy 5819 10th St Suite C, Katy, TX 832-754-9802
The Brookwood Community 1752 FM 1489 Brookshire, TX 281-375-2100
Lifelong Learning Center 1701 East Ave 1st floor, Katy, TX 346-387-6955
Homelessness
Hope Impacts 802 Dominion Drive, Suite 900, Katy TX 713-705-7884
Hunger
Eternal Food Ministry 6801 Highway Blvd., Katy, TX 281-271-1730
Katy Christian Ministries 5011 E. Fifth St. Katy, TX 281-391-5261
Lunches of Love 281-342-8321
Medical
The Ballard House 21421 Cinco Park Rd, Katy, TX 281-717-4670
Christ Clinic 5504 First St. Katy, TX 281-398-0190
Nature
Katy Prairie Conservancy 3015 Richmond Ave. Katy, TX 713-523-6135
Needy
Clothed by Faith 802 Dominion Dr. Katy, TX 281-676-8837
Christ Clinic 5504 First St. Katy, TX 281-398-0190
Hope Impacts 802 Dominion Drive, Suite 900, Katy TX 713-705-7884
Katy Christian Ministries 5011 E. Fifth St. Katy, TX 281-391-5261
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston 1450 E. Summitry Cir. Katy, TX 281-578-0078
Senior Citizens
Carriage Inn 1400 Katy-Flewellen Rd. Katy, TX 281-392-2800
Cinco Ranch Alzheimer’s Special Care Center 3206 S. Fry Rd. Katy, TX 281-638-8685
Colonial Oaks Assisted Living & Memory Care 21601 Provincial Blvd. Katy, TX 281-578-2222
Katy Senior Center 5370 E 5th St, Katy, TX 281-391-4837
Legacy at Falcon Point 1520 Katy Gap Road, Katy, TX 77494 281-769-1869
Meals on Wheels (Interfaith Ministries) 3303 Main St. Houston, 713-533-4900
Sunrise Senior Living Center of Cinco Ranch 21939 Cinco Ranch Blvd. Katy, TX 281-240-0500
Sexual Assault
Katy Christian Ministries 5011 E. Fifth St. Katy, TX 281-391-5261
Fort Bend Women's Center 501 E. Highway 90A, Richmond, TX 281-344-5750
Women & Families
Clothed by Faith 802 Dominion Dr. Katy, TX 281-676-8837
Fort Bend Women's Center 501 E. Highway 90A, Richmond, TX 281-344-5750
Katy Christian Ministries 5011 E. Fifth St. Katy, TX 281-391-5261
Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston 1450 E. Summitry Cir. Katy, TX 281-578-0078
OTHER WAYS TO VOLUNTEER
Hospitals
Opportunities include greeting, admin work, visiting, and special projects. Some also offer opportunities for students to earn hours and experience in a medical environment.
Memorial Hermann Katy 23900 Katy Fwy. Katy, TX 281-644-7000
Methodist West Houston Hospital 18500 Katy Fwy. Katy, TX 832-522-1000
Texas Children’s Hospital – West Campus 18200 Katy Frwy. Katy, TX 832-227-1186
Fire Departments
Support Katy by protecting and helping residents.
West I-10 Volunteer Fire Department 899 Dominion Dr. 281-492-8888
Willowfork Fire Department 24655 Westheimer Pkwy. Katy, TX 281-395-0011
Libraries
From reading, sorting, and promoting the love of reading there are many ways to support local libraries.
Katy Library 5414 Franz Rd, Katy, TX 281-391-3509
Maude Marks Library 1815 Westgreen Blvd, Katy, TX 832-927-7860
Cinco Ranch Library 2620 Commercial Center Blvd, Katy, TX 281-395-1311
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