SATX-NBF: Impact 10/30/2025

From animal shelters to food pantries, check out these 14 nonprofit organizations from in and around the New Braunfels area.

For specific volunteer requirements, contact the organization directly. This list is not comprehensive.

Human services
United Way of Comal County
The nonprofit works to engage the community and focus resources for those in need in Comal County.

• Sample volunteer activities: fundraising
• Donations accepted: monetary
• 468 S. Seguin Ave., Ste. 403, New Braunfels

• Donations accepted: monetary, in-kind donation of food or supplies, gift cards for food, gently-used items, fuel, transportation
• 4120 Loop 337, New Braunfels

Snippets—owned by Trina Iblings—officially opened the doors to a new fabric, sewing and classroom space Oct. 11.

The details: The space will also be used for classes throughout the week, including quilting, sewing and garment-making for all levels, from beginner to advanced.

All events and hours of operation can be found on the store’s website.

What they offer: The fabric shop sells materials and tools used for sewing, quilting and other mending.

• 974 San Antonio St. W., New Braunfels

A New Braunfels-based senior care service recognized its 5th anniversary in the area this fall.

In case you missed it: HomeWell Care Services moved to a new location at 3029 Independence Drive, Ste. 105, and held a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the occasion on Oct. 1.

First founded in the city in 2020, Co-owner Meredith Clark said she “saw the need” to expand further south into the metropolitan area.

Now, the business serves clients across the I-35 corridor, from Buda to Seguin and all of San Antonio, Clark said.

What’s special about it? Clark and her brother, Jeff, co-own HomeWell Care Services and the pair brings a unique family understanding to clients’ individual needs, Clark said.

“We provide private, one-on-one care for older individuals,” Clark said.

• 3029 Independence Drive, Ste. 105, New Braunfels

Texas homeowners could see larger property tax breaks on this year’s bills if voters approve two state propositions on the Nov. 4 ballot.

The details: Proposition 13 would raise the property tax exemption on a Texas homeowner’s main residence, known as a homestead exemption, from $100,000 to $140,000. Proposition 11 would give homeowners who are over 65 years old or have a disability a $200,000 exemption.

The exemptions would apply only to taxes charged by public schools.

The impact: Sen. Paul Bettencourt, the Houston Republican who authored the legislation, estimated in June that the average Texas homeowner would see about $484 in annual savings if the tax cuts are approved by voters, with roughly $950 in savings for seniors and people with disabilities. These estimates do not account for potential tax rate increases by local governments.

If voters approve the two ballot measures, the cuts will take effect for the current tax year and appear on homeowners’ upcoming tax bills, according to the Texas House Research Organization.