Partner Agencies
United Way of Comal County funds the health and human services agencies and initiatives below.
June, 2011 — June, 2012
- American Red Cross
(830) 608-9876
American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers which provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
www.saredcross.org - Any Baby Can
(830) 606-4040, (210) 227-0170
Any Baby Can serves families with children, birth through twelve years, with special health care needs, free of charge, in Comal and eleven surrounding counties.
www.anybabycansa.org - Big Brothers Big Sisters
(830) 832-6806
The Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program matches at-risk children in our community with adult volunteers who assist them in becoming confident, competent, and caring individuals.
www.bigmentor.org - Boy Scouts
(800) 940-2721
Boy Scouting is the fun, exciting program that builds better young people. Offering Character And Leadership Development Citizenship Training And Personal And Mental Fitness.
www.alamoarea-boyscouts.org - Bulverde Food Pantry, Inc
(830) 438-7899
Bulverde Food Pantry, Inc aids people who request help due to temporary or chronic need of food, clothing, toiletries or other household and family basic requirements.
www.bulverdefoodpantry.org - Bulverde Senior Center
(830) 438-3111
The Bulverde Senior Center is a volunteer organization serving the needs of seniors in western Comal County by making available programs of health, exercise, education, and social activities in a friendly atmosphere.
www.bulverdeseniorcenter.com - Bulverde Spring Branch EMS
(830) 228-4501
The Bulverde Spring Branch EMS provides weekly medical clinic for uninsured or underinsured pediatric and adult residents of Comal County at the Bulverde-Spring Branch Emergency Medical Services central station.
www.bsbems.org - CentroMed
(830) 620-0299
CentroMed provides medical, dental, mental health, nutrition and social services to economically disadvantaged, homeless, and medically underserved people.
www.centromedsa.com - Children’s Advocacy Center of Comal County
(830) 626-2543
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Comal County, a neutral, child-friendly agency, facilitates a multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, detection, investigation, and treatment of child abuse.
www.comalcac.org - Comal County Child Welfare Board
(830) 608-0275
The Comal County Child Welfare Board supports victims of child abuse and neglect, ensures the needs of the children in foster care are met, and educates the local community regarding these issues.
www.cccwb.org - Comal County Senior Citizens Foundation
(830) 629-4547
The Comal County Senior Citizens Foundation provides nutritional, health, counseling, exercise, educational, recreational activities, day care, transportation, and outreach/in-home services for the elderly and adults with disabilities regardless of their ability to pay.
www.nbsenior.org - Communities in Schools
(830) 620-4247
Communities in Schools is part of the nation’s leading dropout prevention organization; surrounding students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
www.cissouthcentraltexas.org - Community Resource & Recreation Center (CRRC)
(830) 964-2324<
Community Resource & Recreation Center (CRRC) serves the residents of the Canyon Lake area by providing vital social service resources as well as life enriching recreational and educational opportunities. www.crrcofcanyonlake.org - Connections
(830) 629-6571
Connections empowers youth, connects families, and provides opportunities for brighter futures through community education, counseling, crisis intervention, emergency, and long-term residential care for at-risk youth.
www.connectionsnonprofit.org - Court Appointed Special Advocates
(830) 626-2272
Court Appointed Special Advocates providing a “voice” in court for abused, neglected and/or abandoned children in Comal, Hays, Guadalupe, and Caldwell Counties.
www.casacentex.org - Crisis Center of Comal County
(830) 620-7620
The Crisis Center of Comal County is dedicated to providing services to victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. The center maintains a 24-hour crisis line, 24-hour emergency shelter, counseling to adults and children, legal advocacy and various other support services intended to assist clients to a path of self-sufficiency away from a violent environment.
www.ccccnbtx.org - ECI Homespun
(830) 625-1510
ECI Homespun brings together a unique combination of parents, family members, professionals and community resources to make a difference in the development of infants and toddlers with special needs.
www.eci.state.tx.us - Girl Scouts
(210) 349-2404
Girl Scouts is the nation’s premier leadership development program for girls ages 5-17 within the Southwest Texas region.
www.girlscouts-swtx.org - New Braunfels Christian Ministries
VIM (830) 632-5131, Kids Club (830) 626-7762
New Braunfels Christian Ministries demonstrates Christ’s love by delivering free medical care, dental services, and education programs to our neighbors in need.
www.nbchristianministries.org - RavenStar Outdoor Education
(830) 626-1776
RavenStar Outdoor Education is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to improving the lives of children and families through field-based nature and science education programs that inspire lifelong learning and promote stewardship and sustainability in Comal County.
www.ravenstaroutdoors.org - River City Advocacy
(830) 643-0200
River City Advocacy is a non-profit organization specializing in free mental health support services and programs for adults with mental illness in Comal County.
www.rivercityadvocacy.net - RSVP
(830) 370-0300
RSVP involves 743 Comal County volunteers at 47 partner agencies serving and meeting many critical human needs including the need for tutors for emergent readers.
www.rsvptlu.org - Salvation Army Service Center
(830) 608-9129
The Salvation Army Service Center meets emergency needs of Comal County residents without discrimination. Provides assistance with housing, food, utilities, counseling, and disaster relief for adults, families, seniors, and children. - SART Foundation
(830) 708-3462
The SART Foundation provides a professional and sensitive response to all adult, teen, and child victims of sexual crimes.
www.comalsart.com - Tejas Smiles
(830) 837-3450
Tejas Smiles provides low or no-cost dental assistance to all ages in Comal County. Mobile dentistry office serves outlying areas by staging in any facility with running water.
www.tejassmiles.org - YMCA
(830) 606-9622
The YMCA is a place where diverse people participate in holistic programs. The Y stands for Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility.
www.ymcasatx.org
Allocation Application Process
The United Way of Comal County 2012-2013 Allocation Application process is now open and can be accessed online at:
https://www.ctkodm.com/uwcomal/
You must use the following username and password throughout the application process to enter the site:
Username: apply
Password: apply
Read all posted instructions carefully!
A mandatory meeting for all agencies applying for funding will be held on Friday, January 20, 2012 at 10:00am, at the Christus Hospital Computer Learning Lab (located across the street from the main entrance to the Hospital on Garza St.), Medical Plaza Bldg, 2nd floor Learning Lab. We strongly recommend this meeting be attended by the individual(s) filling out the online application forms.
Deadline to submit your final application is Thursday, February 16, 2012.
Again this year we will schedule a mandatory on-site visit to your organization during the weeks of March 9th through March 23rd. A UWCC board member and volunteers are expected to attend to go over your packet and answer questions. Follow-up meetings will be scheduled, as needed through March 30th. Final allocation decisions are expected to be rendered on or around April 4th.
Thank you for all you do in Comal County. If you have any questions please contact Terry or Bev at 830-620-7760.
