American Red Cross

Provides disaster relief assistance, 24 hour emergency communications, and lifesaving training in First Aid, CPR, swimming, Life guarding and HIV/AIDS education.
(956) 423-0523

Aurora house foundation

Provides end-of-life care to any person with a prognosis of 3 months or less to live. Includes: 24/7 day comfort care and doctor ordered medications.
(956) 973-9690

boy scouts of america,
rio  grande council

Provides members with the opportunity to learn new skills in the outdoors, experience the responsibility of leadership, and participate in community service and develop self-respect.
(956) 423-0250

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF EDINBURG

Serving youth ages 6-18 years old; helps youth develop skills to become productive citizens.
(956) 383-2582

boyS & GIRLS CLUB OF MCALLEN

Providing programs, which engage young people in activities that enable them to develop self-esteem and to reach their full potential.
(956) 682-5791

boys & girls club of MISSION

Offers diverse programs and promotes and enhances the development of boys & girls with a special focus on the disadvantaged.
(956) 585-3606

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PHARR/San Juan

Offers diverse programs and promotes and enhances the development of boys & girls with a special focus on the disadvantaged.
(956) 585-3606

CASA OF HIDALGO COUNTY

Advocates for the best interest of children in state custody. Provide quality volunteer representation; seek a safe, stable and permanent home for children.
(956) 381-0346

CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER

A safe place where law enforcement, prosecutors and CPS case workers can investigate child abuse without subjecting young victims to repeated interviews and re-victimization.
(956) 287-9754

Community Council of the RGV “211”

Provides Information and referral services 24/7 about available health and human service programs in our area.
2-1-1

COMFORT HOUSE

Provides high quality palliative end-of-life care to individuals that have a terminal illness and prognosis of four months or less to live.
(956) 687-7367

GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER SOUTH TEXAS

An informal educational program designed to help girls develop self-potential, relate to others, develop values and contribute to society.
(800) 477-2688

GREENPATH FINANCIAL WELLNESS

Free budget, debt, housing, counseling, debt management program, consumer education and information, debt crisis assistance. Telephone counseling available.
(888) 776-6735

HIDALGO YOUTH CENTER

Provides youth of Hidalgo and surrounding areas an opportunity to enhance confidence, strengthen social/communicative skills, develop positive awareness, acquire knowledge and maintain civic pride.
(956) 843-9762

MERCEDES RECREATION CENTER

Serve youth ages 6-18, by providing programs in education, citizenship, leadership and physical recreation.
(956) 565-3033

PALMER DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM*

Provides free, confidential counseling, support groups and supervised activities to youth, young adults and their families affected by the abuse of alcohol or other drugs.
(956) 687-7714

Serving Children & Adults in Need (SCAN)

To prevent and reduce drug, alcohol and tobacco use and abuse among youth in at risk situations that live in Starr County.
(956) 716-1795

SILVER RIBBON COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Raises education and awareness about elder abuse and neglect. Provides emergency food, walkers, hospital style beds and any other necessary items.
(956) 664-4892

Starr Co. Victims of Domestic Violence

Addresses community awareness of domestic violence through information/referral, counseling, legal assistance, victim advocacy and court accompaniment.
(956) 487-8629

SU CASA DE ESPARANZA

Provides healthcare, parenting skills, leadership development, family values teaches discipline, nutrition, and basic job skills to families in Las Milpas and Progreso.
(956) 781-0276

THE SALVATION ARMY

Meeting individual and family needs by providing emergency food, clothing, shelter, transportation, homeless prevention, character building, counseling, case management, life skills programs education referrals.
(956) 682-1468

WOMEN TOGETHER FOUNDATION

Providing shelter and crisis intervention for battered women and their children. Also offer a sexual assault counseling program.
(956) 630-4878

Community Impact Grants (CIG) are one to three year special grants awarded to agencies to expand or create programs. The following agency was awarded a CIG.

Boys and Girls Club of Pharr 
(956) 781-5437

Comfort House
(956) 687-7367

Palmer Drug Abuse Program 
(956) 687-7367

Palmview Parks & Recreation Center
(956) 432-0310

Silver Ribbon Community Partners
(956) 664-4892