Katy Places to Volunteer

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

Volunteers at Clothed By Faith

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

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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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