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Community Impact

POVERTY

Hope for the Whole Family

At Community Impact, our foremost priority is to actively support and uplift the community. By mobilizing the dedicated members of Hill Country Bible Church to engage in service, we earnestly pray that countless individuals will come to hear and embrace the transformative message of Jesus Christ.

Our purpose is to network and support ministries, churches, businesses and individuals to work together to demonstrate and proclaim the Gospel for all people by addressing real needs.

Benevolence Ministry

Our Benevolence Ministry provides assistance navigating life's challenges. If your financial issues have become too overwhelming, let us help you in tackling that challenge. We can walk with you as you make decisions and connect you with other ministries or agencies that can support you in your time of need. The Benevolence team assesses requests for financial assistance from individuals in need and then works with them toward a solution, which may include providing temporary, short-term assistance.

At this time, we are not receiving any new applications for benevolence assistance as we are currently reevaluating the vision, policies, and procedures for this ministry. We are taking this step in order to better serve both our church body and our community in the future.

If you are a current and active member of Hill Country and are in need of support, you may contact Joyce Penick to share more about your situation. You can do so by contacting our main office at (512) 331-5050. Our Benevolence team would love to walk alongside you—not only to help you work toward financial stability, but also to help you connect in ways that lead to lasting growth and the thriving life God desires for you. We can help connect you with a financial class, provide resources for job enhancement, or help you find a small group where you can receive support and encouragement.

We appreciate your understanding, and we are praying for God’s guidance and provision in your life during this time.

If you are not an HCBC church member, please contact https://www.211texas.org/ or https://www.findhelp.org/ or https://www.crctwinlakes.org/ for resources available in the Austin Metro Area.

Gracias por acercarse a la Iglesia Bíblica Hill Country con respecto a la asistencia de benevolencia.

En este momento, no estamos recibiendo ninguna nueva solicitud de asistencia de benevolencia, ya que actualmente estamos reevaluando la visión, las políticas y los procedimientos para este ministerio. Estamos dando este paso con el fin de servir mejor tanto a nuestro cuerpo de iglesia como a nuestra comunidad en el futuro.

Si usted es un miembro actual y activo de Hill Country y necesita apoyo, programe una hora para reunirse con Joyce Penick para compartir más sobre su situación. Puede hacerlo comunicándose con nuestra oficina principal al (512) 331-5050. A nuestro equipo de Benevolencia le encantaría caminar junto a usted, no solo para ayudarlo a trabajar hacia la estabilidad financiera, sino también para ayudarlo a conectarse de maneras que conduzcan a un crecimiento duradero y la vida próspera que Dios desea para usted. Podemos ayudarlo a conectarse con una clase financiera, brindarle recursos para mejorar su empleo o ayudarlo a encontrar un grupo pequeño donde pueda recibir apoyo y aliento.

Si no es miembro de la iglesia HCBC, comuníquese con https://www.211texas.org/ o https://www.findhelp.org/ o https://www.crctwinlakes.org/ para obtener recursos disponibles en el área metropolitana de Austin.

Agradecemos su comprensión, y estamos orando por la guía y provisión de Dios en su vida durante este tiempo.

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Christian Resource Center

Located at Twin Lakes Fellowship (1150 S. Bell Blvd Cedar Park, TX 78613) the purpose of the Christian Resource Center is to network and support ministries, churches, businesses and individuals to work together to demonstrate and proclaim the gospel for all people by addressing real needs.

Check out the services that the Christian Resource Center has to offer below.

Reveal Resource Center is a food and diaper pantry and clothes closet at the Christian Resource Center (CRC) that serves 300-400 families each week with the help of 100+ volunteers. Reveal is a Central Texas Food Bank partner agency that distributes groceries, clothing, and ministry support. The primary focus is to be the hands and feet of Jesus to the Greater Austin community.

Distribution Of Food, Diaper & Clothing

Reveal accepts donations of clothing (all types & sizes) and unopened, non-expired food.

Mondays: 6:45 - 8:00 pm
Tuesdays: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Volunteering

  • Mondays: 8:30 - 11:30 am > Unloading and bagging only
  • Mondays: 6:30 - 8:30 pm > Sort and distribute groceries and clothing; carryout to client vehicles; Client Intake and Gospel sharing (especially Spanish speakers); Data Entry; Set Up/ Tear Down
  • Tuesdays: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm > Sort and distribute groceries, diapers and clothing; carryout to client vehicles; Client Intake and Gospel sharing (especially Spanish speakers); Data Entry; Set Up/ Tear Down
  • Every Day: 7:30 - 9:30 am > Van/Truck Drivers to pick up donations from local grocery stores
Apply to volunteer

For more information or to volunteer, email Susan.

Skill Training and Trade Classes

River City Hope Street offers faith-based job readiness and skills training for adults. Through meeting the practical needs of those in poverty through job readiness and adult education, River City Hope Street has the opportunity to help participants and volunteers understand Christ’s love for them.

English as a Second Language (ESL) & High School Equivalency Training (GED)

For more information or to find out how you can get involved, contact our HCBC ministry leader Marianne Halloran.

Transitional Housing for Women

Faith Home Restoration is a Christian home providing a safe environment and community for women that desire to walk through the restoration process with God. Faith Home provides a safe, drug-free environment and offers prayer, support, fellowship, and encouragement. Residents participate in a Biblically-based recovery program and weekly Bible studies.

This ministry offers the following types of ways to get involved:

  • Prayer
  • Driving & Delivery (Grocery store visits, doctor appointments)
  • Mentors/Life Coaches/Evangelism/Bible Study Leaders
  • Food/Clothing Pantry/Cleaning Supplies/Paper Goods
  • Mowing/General Lawn Care
  • Job Skills Training
  • Marketing/Admin Support (web design, graphic design)
  • Social Media Support
  • Donations Accepted: women’s clothing, toiletries, toilet paper, paper goods, cleaning supplies, lawn equipment, food.

For more information or to find out how you can get involved, contact:

Amy Crawford | 512-552-3259

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Christian Family Counseling

Often times we just need a supportive listening ear and wisdom from the Bible to help free us up to move on in our lives. Sandra and Ran Stovall provide just such services to families at free or low cost. Call Sandra to set up an appointment.

If you have questions concerning our counseling services, please contact Sandra Stovall.

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PurposeWorks (Formerly Job Seekers Network)

Reaching Your Potential in Life + Career

PurposeWorks empowers, equips, and guides professionals to find purpose and fulfillment in every stage of their lives and careers through relationship, encouragement, and training.

Looking for work? Want more purpose in your work?

We would love to have you join us for our Monday morning Job Seekers Network meetings! Each week, join us for practical job search help, encouragement, and networking! Meetings are offered either in-person or online. Check out our upcoming meeting schedule:

Calendar

Meetings are held Mondays from 9:30-11:30 AM. Check calendar for in-person or zoom.

In-person meetings are held in the North Auditorium of the Lakeline location. If attending for the first time, please pre-register and arrive at 8:45 AM.

Looking for life purpose?

Our Living the Called Life workshop can help you identify your life purpose and mission statement, understand how your gifting, heart, abilities, personality and experiences inform your purpose and develop a Life Calling Plan that includes work-life balance.

Discover life purpose + life balance: Purpose Seekers

Learn more about PurposeWorks

Social Isolation | Partners In Hope

Partners in Hope's mission is to empower communities to work together to eliminate social isolation and the hopelessness it causes. Imagine with us a world where no one navigates life alone.

Unlike ministries that organize a crisis response and only help for a limited period, Partners in Hope helps families by walking with them through a season of life, empowering them to transform over time. PIH connects families to community support and resources through relationships with volunteers, while offering an avenue for donors to impact their community in a meaningful way.

What Can you Do?

  • Experience a workday as an individual or as part of a group.
  • Fund the ministryto ensure that PIH continues to be able to respond to the needs of our community.
  • Meet known needs by contacting us.
  • Serve in the organization by offering your professional skills, talents, and passions.
  • Invite others you do life with to join you, since team-building through service benefits your group as well as the community.
  • Learn more about relational ministry through one of our volunteer trainings.

Jail to Jobs makes a positive difference in the lives of juvenile offenders across Texas by empowering them to find purpose and personal growth through a relationship with Christ.

This ministry offers the following opportunities to get involved:

  • Counseling
  • Driving & Delivery
  • Evangelism
  • Job Skills Training
  • Meals & Snacks
  • Prayer
  • Professional Services
  • Graphic Designers
  • Tutoring & Mentoring

To get involved contact: Shannon Sanders

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CARS Ministry is a faith-based youth development program designed to reach and connect with young people ages 14-24 in a vocational setting. The program teaches basic automobile care and maintenance along with life skills. Each meeting includes a meal, devotional, classroom instruction, and hands-on training.

Volunteer Opportunities:
You can get involved by serving as a classroom instructor and mentor as well as providing meals to students.

CARS accepts donations of cars, tools, supplies, meals, and building materials.

For more information or to find out how you can get involved, contact: Marc Swiatek

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Demonstrate & Share God's Unconditional Love

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Agape Women's Clinic exists to demonstrate and share God’s unconditional love by providing practical help and loving support to those facing an unplanned pregnancy. Agape PRC provides pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, educational opportunities, counseling services, maternity clothes and more – all at no charge to the client.

Round Rock Location
is located at 104 E. Main St, Round Rock, TX 78664
Monday - Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday

Cedar Park Location
1464 E Whitestone Blvd #15, Cedar Park, TX 78613
Monday: Noon - 8pm
Tuesday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday

Volunteer needs include:

  • Client advocates (Both Men and Women)
  • Resource organizers
  • Clerical workers
  • Classroom teachers
  • Meals/snacks for Thursday class trainings
  • Also accepting donations of diapers and other pregnancy items.

For more information or to volunteer, email us at [email protected].

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Transformational Patient Care

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At Samaritan Health Ministries, we provide programs that offer transformational care versus transactional care - educating and caring for our patients beyond their medical appointment. Through our Whole-Community Solutions, we are working together with Community Partners that are committed to providing a variety of services and resources, made readily available to our patients, in order to enhance lives beyond medical services.

Samaritan Health Ministries is located at 904 Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander Tx 78641. The Clinic's hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.

Volunteer needs include:

  • Greet and welcome clients at the front desk (Bilingual is highly needed)
  • Clerical Assistance
  • Handy Man
  • Pharmacy Clerk
  • Internships available

For more information, email [email protected] or call 512-331-5828.

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Additional Community Resources

  • Who We Are:
    The Charlie Center is a non-profit community center serving individuals experiencing homelessness in North Austin.

    What We Do:
    Meet the physical needs through hospitality and healthcare and provides navigation services to help individuals take their next step toward permanent housing.

    How We Do It:
    Serve every person with compassion and excellence, taking a process-driven, holistic approach to help individuals navigate from homeless to housed.

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  • Bags of Grace is a ministry focused on serving the homeless in Austin. This ministry is for everyone (from kids to seniors). Bags of necessities are prepared that include food, water, and hygiene products. These bags are then subsequently distributed to the homeless in and around Austin. For example, the bags can be prepared on a Saturday afternoon at the HCBC campus. The following day the bags can then be distributed at Church Under the Bridge under an overpass of I-35 near downtown Austin.

    All of us want to help when we know there is a need, but many people are reluctant to hand money to someone with a sign on a street corner. A Bag of Grace provides basic but valuable items to those on the street, who are truly in need. A Bag of Grace, however, is more than just a meal. It's a chance to connect with another person, even if just for a moment. It's a chance to let those in need and/or homeless know that they are not forgotten or thrown away.

    Contact Roneale Banning for more info

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  • Community First! Village is a 51-acre master planned community that provides affordable, permanent housing and a supportive community for men and women coming out of chronic homelessness. A development of Mobile Loaves and Fishes, this transformative residential program exists to love and serve our neighbors who have been living on the streets, while also empowering the surrounding community into a lifestyle of service with the homeless.

    Sign up to get involved here! If you'd like to know more email us at communityimpact.

  • Weekly Programs Serving Children & Youth in East Austin and Pflugerville.

    Mission: Possible! Austin is a collective of ministries working together to connect the Body of Christ across the Greater Austin area with individuals in under-resourced areas for personal transformation through life-on-life relationships.

    Ministries include: Camps, Bible Clubs, Church Under the Bridge, special events, and more.

    This ministry offers the following types of volunteer opportunities:

    • Adult Recovery
    • Advocacy
    • Counseling
    • Evangelism
    • Food / Clothing Pantry
    • Meals & Snacks
    • Medical / Dental / Pregnancy Care
    • Pack & Sort
    • Physical Labor
    • Prayer
    • Professional Services
    • Tutoring & Mentoring

    Mission: Possible! Austin also accepts donations of food, Bibles, baby supplies & kid’s toys.

    For more information or to volunteer, email Jessica Post.

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  • Drive a Senior offers free transportation and other support services for senior adults to live independently in their own homes. Services are provided by volunteer drivers, home handymen, office volunteers and hosts/hostesses for twice monthly Senior Day Out luncheons. Drive a Senior also maintains a medical equipment loan closet and accepts donations of gently used walkers, canes, shower chairs and similar supplies.

    Volunteer commitment: Flexible scheduling with some services requiring a short one or two-hour commitment. Volunteers must receive introductory training about use of the scheduling website and the spirit of services provided. You can get involved by joining others from Hill Country who serve in these roles.

    For more information or to volunteer, email John Rondeau.

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