Directory

American Legion Post 911, Cedar Park Serving veterans in the Cedar Park/Leander area and all of Central Texas for 12 years and counting. American Legion Charter: The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest veteran’s service organization, committed to mentoring and sponsorship of youth programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.  

Candlelight Ranch Candlelight Ranch delivers creative, hands-on programs and nature-based activities in a beautiful Hill Country setting. Partnering with community groups, nonprofits, and schools, the Ranch provides interactive learning programs and experiences that are customized to meet the specific needs of the youth and families served. Three zip lines pass through a tree canopy and over a beautiful grotto with natural springs and hiking trails. When not grazing, the ranch’s horses, Rusty and Comet, provide a great canvas for painting, as well as therapeutic and educational interaction. ‘Chillville’ is an accessible replica of our beautiful Hill Country creeks, a place where Ranchers can play in the water and enjoy a refreshing experience. Carolyn’s Canyon Crawl, a high cable crossing over the Ranch’s grotto, builds confidence – and is a thrilling experience! There are thousands of ways for children and families to learn, explore and heal at the ranch through our creative and nature based programs.

The Christian Resource Center and its supporting churches spread the love of Jesus by empowering its member ministries through advocacy, relationships, and service. The goal of the Christian Resource Center and its affiliated ministries is to equip and empower individuals and families, regardless of race, sex, spiritual background, ethnicity, etc. in the greater Williamson County areas to be self-sustainable and spiritually restored. Our member ministries provide free services that assist families who are in need of basic education and life skills, job readiness training, trades training, housing and household items, food, clothing, pregnancy services, and counseling. Our highest vision of success is when people who have received services become self-supporting and give back to the community.

Drive a Senior Northwest has been helping seniors since 1986. Volunteers provide free transportation, handyman help, and we host events to reduce social isolation, all with a personal touch to a fast-growing population of seniors who no longer drive, so that they may remain independent. Through trusted and caring volunteers, we provide access to healthcare, nutritional food, and savings of time and money for seniors and their families, contributing to their quality of life.   Volunteers, donations, and support are always needed to help us keep up with growing demand in Cedar Park and Leander.  We are the only free resource for our senior neighbors to help them live independently and stay active in their community.  

Hill Country Community Ministries Founded in 1983, Hill Country Community Ministries is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, a coalition of churches assisted by area businesses, civic organizations, service clubs, and concerned individuals that provides food, clothing, and other assistance for people in crisis and those living in poverty in southwest Williamson and northwest Travis counties. Our goal is to serve our clients with dignity and compassion in an atmosphere of neighbor helping neighbors. HCCM operates a Food Pantry that stocks nonperishable food and essential personal care items. The Thrift Store provides serviceable, gently-used clothing for children and adults, including coats, jackets, new socks and underwear, and blankets. Other assistance includes new shoes for children. HCCM actively refers clients to other agencies for access to additional community resources to help stabilize their situation. Board of Directors Our Bylaws 2016 Annual Report Summary 2015 Annual Report Summary (PDF, 550 kb) 2014 Annual Report Summary (PDF, 550 kb) 2013 Annual Report Summary (PDF, 329 kb) Member & Associated Churches Donors Nonpartisan Policy

The Leander Educational Excellence Foundation (LEEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to enriching the educational experience by providing opportunities, cultivating success, and building community within the Leander Independent School District.  Leander ISD currently serves more than 42,000 students and is expected to grow significantly over the next 10 years. With state funding for public education continuing to shrink, LEEF's role in providing additional resources for teachers and students in our district is increasingly important. Please support this critical mission by joining our Monthly Giving Program:bit.ly/LEEFMonthlyGiving  

Sam's Adventure Camp is an intense therapy program for children with developmental disabilities. We have programs for children 1 years old to 17 years old. Our Little Stars program is local in the Leander area and serves children 1-4 years old. Children will rotate through a team of therapists working on a set of parent driven goals for 5 days in a row. The team of therapists consists of an OT, PT, SLP and a Muisc Therapist. Our Buckaroos program is for children 5-10 years old and takes place in Galveston TX.  Children will rotate through a team of therapist working on a set of parent driven goals for 5 days in a row. The team of therapists consists of an OT, PT, SLP, Art, Muisc and Aqua therapies. It is family retreat style and families stay in hotel style lodging. Our Rangers program is also in Galveston and serves children 14-17 years old. It is a therapy on the go model where children work on their set of parent driven golas while navigating the comminuty. Examples of activities are sailing, a trip tp the water park, a beach day where they work together to build huge sand castles and more. This group is supported by a SLP, an OT, a behavior specialist as well as special education teachers.

Empowering Leander's Future Our mission is to champion the sustainable growth of Leander with a steadfast commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all residents. We work to promote responsible economic development, protect our natural environment, and ensure equitable access to opportunities and resources. By fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and thriving community, we strive to create a city where every citizen can flourish and call home.

Our Purpose: Bring back the power of hope to help one another by building a community of veterans, first responders, and their families.  Therapeutic Recreation Group (TRG) believes a strong community blended with outdoor activity will bring down the suicide rate amongst our veterans and first responders.  The day to day grind can be exhausting, we’ve found and studies back up that when you can introduce like-minded people that share similar life experiences into an outdoor environment it allows that individual to decompress, many times allowing them to open up and begin the healing process. The outdoor events are great first step sometimes introducing something new & sometimes allowing them to re-live activities they once enjoyed,  either way it’s great to see them plug in and for many it’s something they take home and continue to do. Our follow up program allows us to keep in touch, help our veterans track progress if they wish and continue to surround them with the support they need to achieve that functioning independence.  Our Mission: Therapeutic Recreation Group is committed to restoring, remediating and rehabilitating veterans and first responders functioning and independence in life activities. Promoting health & wellness and reducing or eliminating life limitations caused by mental or physical disabling conditions.  Therapeutic Recreation Group, along with each Chapter’s purpose, is to address, educate, coordinate, and provide aid and relief to the service members that have been wounded or traumatized in a conflict during the time of war and also service members that have been recognized for their heroic achievements on the battlefield. We provide a medical service that is therapeutic and will help guide these men and women that have faced stressful situations.  We provide education to the community by giving free lectures and slideshows at corporate offices and other public venues as well as utilizing social media channels and the organization’s website to provide facts, statistics, and other related data on causes, current efforts and solutions geared to help these patriots. .  Our service also includes one on one time with Veterans and Active Duty service members that have faced similar situations and have learned coping techniques to fit back into society and their families.  Therapeutic Recreation Group sends out staff, volunteers and interns to raise social consciousness about the cause on a local level and to hold fundraising events in order to provide immediate relief and assistance to those we serve.    

Unchained FoundationLocated in the heart of Leander, Texas, Unchained Foundation stands as a beacon of solace and support for families and individuals navigating the challenging terrain of terminal illness. Our journey began with a simple yet profound mission: to provide moments of respite and to craft enduring memories for those facing life's most formidable adversary. We understand that amidst the turmoil of terminal illness, every cherished moment becomes a treasure to hold onto tightly. Our vision is clear: to offer adults grappling with life-threatening illnesses the opportunity to break free from the chains of their burdens, if only for a fleeting moment, and to bask in the warmth of shared joy and connection. At Unchained Foundation, we believe in the power of acceptance, the significance of lasting memories, and the transformative nature of spiritual comfort. We recognize that in the face of terminal illness, the journey is fraught with challenges and uncertainties. Yet, it is also a journey marked by moments of beauty, love, and profound connection. Our commitment is unwavering—to break down barriers, nurture dreams, ignite hope, and create unchained moments that transcend the confines of illness. Join us as we embark on this journey together, hand in hand, creating memories that will endure long after the darkness has lifted.