Advocacy Outreach
200-A Depot St, Elgin, TX 78621
Offers a resource center for Bastrop County, as well as ESL and family literacy programs. Provides a clothing and household goods closet.
M-F, 8 am - 5 pm
512-281-4180
Combined Community Action, Inc. of Central Texas
165 W. Austin St., Giddings, TX 78942
Offers a variety of community services, including adult education, utility assistance, senior services, and health services. Reduction of energy costs through conservation, based on energy audit. Call of assistance and details. No charge of those who qualify.
M-F, 8 am - 5 pm
800-688-9065
Ladies of Charity
1202 Pine, Bastrop, TX 78602
Assistance for victims of disasters. Partial payments on utility bills (propane, electricity, water – not telephone). Give clothing and linens, furniture to disaster victims, help with eye glasses and medications. Call for assistance and details or by referral from many social agencies, store hours and charitable aide hours may differ.
M, F, Sat, 9 am – 12:30 pm; W, 9 am - 5 pm
Emergency Help: W, 1 pm - 3:30 pm; F, 9:30 am - 11 am
512-321-9819
St. Vincent De Paul
P.O. Box 688, Smithville TX 78957
The Society of St. Vincent DePaul – Neighbors Helping Neighbors. This Catholic organization provides monetary assistance for rent, utilities, transportation (CARTS), and medications and basic needs for anyone in need in the 78957 zip code area. Clients seen in their homes on Mondays and Thursday. All information is kept confidential.
512-718-2614
