Community Services/Non-Profits near Manchaca, TX

“I would like to thank Mr. Will for being so very helpful to us. You didn't have to go way up and beyond to give us so much helpful information and resources. Very rarely do you meet a director that is so genuine!”

“I don't know man. Maybe it's the vibe of old school cantina or hanging out with fellow vets that keep me coming back. Or perhaps it's having some of the coldest beer I've ever had. Hell, i dodnt know i loved Lone Star Light that much until i started drinking it here. Funny thing, i dont drink Lone Star Light anywhere else - why? The many places I've tried can never get it as cold as here and it never tastes the same.

The place is no frills and there's an assortment of chips for purchase. You can bring in food if you'd like. Sometimes, on weekends, especially during football season, one of the patrons may bring in eats to share during the games.

With or without food, this low key, diver VFW is king.”

“Very good information and guidance provided. Freddy Alvarez has been working with me one on one and takes the time and effort to assist me at each of our meetings, ensuring I leave our meetings with all questions answered to the best of his abilities.”

“Around a month ago, I was sojourning in Austin for the purpose of viewing the celestial phenomenon: the Total Solar Eclipse. I was looking for a YMCA to exercise at since I am a member of one back home, but unfortunately, my “home” YMCA recently joined the chain and thus doesn’t have its nationwide portal properly configured yet.However, despite my failed entry attempts, Townlake YMCA staff were very cordial and understanding of my issue. Instead of directing me to purchase a one day pass, staff allowed me to enter completely free of charge—on multiple occasions.Heightening my satisfaction with this particular Y was the fact that its surroundings are absolutely prepossessing and that it is situated in a very convenient location: it is practically right on the Colorado River and on the outskirts of downtown. In addition, the facility is one of the best I’ve ever witnessed, boasting new equipment and a fun-to-navigate layout.I will definitely be returning next time I visit Austin; though, I am not sure if I will do so anytime soon, considering the city’s growing homeless and crime problems…At any rate, this gymnasium thoroughly impressed me and significantly enhanced my experience in Austin.”

“Pretty cool location and being an open theater allows you to enjoy the weather snd bring hour entire family with you….equipment and sound is top notch so plays can be enjoyed.”

“My son, who has ADHD and Autism, has done wonderfully in the extended YMCA program and summer camps. They truly allow kids to be kids; they are well-equipped with plenty of staff and offer a lot of support for children with special needs. The camps and programs he was in prior didn’t understand him, made an issue about everything, and made him follow a strict schedule with out giving him any optional activities, while the YMCA has plenty of activities for your child to do. It’s a place where kids can be themselves, they are not put down, and they understand regular kid behavior as they don’t make a big deal about every little thing. I never worry about my child’s well-being and whether he is doing well. My child has flourished with these programs/camps. Most importantly he feels welcomed and safe. I highly recommend them, and my son is happy!”

“Just here to drop off donations and the staff was incredibly sweet and helpful,m. Highly recommend especially for those who love their fur babies and shopping for a good cause,”

“A Transformation Experience with Brian K. Marshall

Mr. Marshall, the Chief Program Officer at BCL, was truly amazing throughout my entrepreneurial program. He worked tirelessly to ensure we have the coaching, guidance, and education we need to grow and thrive. Brian asked the tough questions that made me think about my business on a deeper level. His financial analysis was incredibly insightful, and he provided actionable next steps that I could implement right away.

I am grateful for his support, expertise, and dedication. If you’re an entrepreneur looking for real growth, Brian is exactly the kind of mento you want in your corner.”

“A small but very popular chapel amongst the unhoused and those in need as well serving both breakfast from 9:30 to 10 a.m. and lunch from 11 to 12 pm,, I'm not sure if they provide any other resources but it never hurts to ask, the line for the food services does get long so I recommend you get here at least 30 minutes to 45 minutes early”

“My son went to Sweet Briar from 2yrs old until he went to Kindergarten this year. He truly enjoyed going and loved all of his teachers. Ms. Maria, the center Director, is wonderful. She is responsive, caring, and very supportive. While all the teachers are great, my son especially loved Ms Jeanette, the Pre-K teacher. You can definitely tell that she cares about her kids. All in all, we had a wonderful experience! It’s always tough sending your kiddos away for the day and trust them in someone else’s hands, but we always felt comfortable and knew our son was well taken care of.”

“God bless meals on wheels they help my mom when she got evicted. Gabrielle our case manager was the best she helped so much god bless her and this company they help the sick”

“I was fortunate to be able to attend the Dress for Success in Austin with other fellow veterans. What a wonderful experience for us all to be pampered (hair, makeup, business clothing, etc…) by their staff. We were honored to be able to attend and listen to their success stories. Great opportunity for us to network and bridge friendships!”

“I can’t say enough about BLL! My daughter has been taking classes there for several years. She loves it so much. She never says she wants to skip class. Coach Jessica is encouraging and challenges the kids to push themselves in a very supportive way. BLL does an amazing job at preparing students for the shows and you can really tell. They’re such a treat to watch. Can’t recommend BLL enough!”

“Creekshow is one of the many reasons I love loving in Austin. A free art show in a tiny treasure of a park downtown. Come support a beautiful park and wonderful art installations.”

“Truly an experience one will remember for life! Austin has such an amazing bike network I never realized only until I was guided by the professionals from BikeTexas using their top-of-the-line e-bikes. I admit, I was intimidated by e-bikes because I never used one before, but it was so easy! I can't believe I never tried it before. I really recommend anyone looking for a memorable group experience to try this bike tour!”

“This organization does sooooo much for our community! From organizing the abity to use food stamps at Farmers Markets to assisting farmers to get their farms certified organic.”

“TL;DR: If you love books or love attending lectures and speaker panels, you should attend this free festival!TBF is an event that I look forward to each year. I grew up in Austin, but somehow didn't find out about TBF until 2017! The festival was started in 1996 by Laura Bush and Mary Margaret Farabee. The best way to describe it is ACL for book lovers. Unlike ACL, this festival is free! A few of the keynote speaker panels have an admission fee (which includes an autographed book). Tickets for the keynote panels typically go on sale about a month or so before the festival. With the exception of the key note speakers, the rest of the festival is free (even parking if you get there early enough).The festival is held downtown. Some of the lectures take place in large tents near the Capital, some are held in churches nearby, and many of the smaller sessions are held inside the extension rooms in the Capital. They have food trucks in two designated areas. Additionally, there are restaurants and cafés along Congress Ave. that you can eat at too. If you're willing to walk, there's many restaurants in the vicinity since it's right in the middle of downtown. I've had the opportunity to see big names like Malcolm Gladwell and John Grisham as well as up and coming authors. They have a myriad of speaker sessions. Whether you're into YA, history, biographies, cooking, social justice, etc., there's a session for you. They even have kids programs so the whole family can enjoy the festival. I personally love the C-SPAN tent which focuses on a lot of social justice issues. The C-SPAN tent broadcasts the sessions live on C-SPAN 2 (and probably online) so you can watch it at home if you aren't able to make it in person. I was very happy to see that the festival would be back in person this year! During the pandemic, they did a virtual festival. One thing I liked about the virtual fest was that they recorded all of the sessions and left them online for a month so it allowed for more time to go back and watch/listen to other panelists that I may have missed. TBF 2022 was good, but not as good as previous years. I wasn't impressed with the keynote speaker line up. The authors that I enjoyed this year were Michael Fanone, Gabriel Denbenedetti, Julissa Arce, Taja Issen, and Danielle Prescod.The layout of the tents were a little different this year. They were positioned closer together on fewer streets. It was sometimes distracting because of the noise from golf carts and all of the people walking by. I didn't like how the vendor tents were set up. It was one giant walkway that went through each tent. There were not many entry/exit points so it felt claustrophobic. I did like the Book People Tent and the autograph tent, but was disappointed that Book People didn't have a larger inventory of books. I also wasn't able to find a discounted book tent. Perhaps I missed it. The TBF merch tent sold out of items very quickly but I was able to get a t-shirt.In past years, I have literally left the festival with a (free) tote bag full of books. This year, I only bought 3 (it would have been 4, but one of the books I wanted was sold out). It was awesome to have the festival back in person and hopefully they'll make some improvements for next year.”

“This place is a bit hard to find, but for a small conference, I thought it worked quite well. The meeting rooms and the big hall we're great, and the technology support is very good.”

“Fabulous poetry reading, smiling charcuterie and sparkling water and community. Beautiful diverse book selection for sale, Also, beaded jewelry and t-shirts, clothing items. A welcoming bookstore.”

“As an uncle, I’ve had the joy of watching my nephew thrive at Jeremiah CDC, and I can honestly say this program is something special. The teachers and staff have been incredible in helping him with his speech delay and celebrating every milestone along the way.

It’s amazing to see how much he’s grown since starting here—not just in his learning, but in his confidence too. I love that they share pictures and videos throughout the day, so even as family I get to feel connected to his progress.

The care, patience, and dedication they show these kids is beyond words. I’m so grateful my nephew is in such loving hands. Jeremiah CDC is truly making a difference in his life.”

“Creative actions is exactly what the community needs for kids! So much creativity as far as the projects they kids do.The staff is amazing and the culture is very chill and diverse! I wish I was able to have an after school program like this when I was in school.”

“The first time I went to American Legion Post 83 I was welcomed and embraced like family. Great atmosphere. I am working on becoming a member. If you are a Veteran stop by you never know who you are going to meet. I met a fellow Marine that went to the same places I went to in boot camp and in the FMF.Lester "Antonio" GutierrezSergeant United States Marine Corps Veteran”

“I have done many events with this venue both as a church and as a parent of children in this community. What they do here is phenomenal and I can't say enough good things about the love and care they show for.the community!!! I love it here. Please check it out”

“Good for protecting horrible leaching of chemicals and rainage from our creeks / cracks in the ground and springs. Thank you, most people don't understand how valuable it is for the recharge zone and how they COULD NOT live here without the recharge zone's protection.”