Looking for good quality items at a great price? Goodwill stores sell gently used furniture, small appliances, home décor, art, books, vinyl records, clothing, and more.
Most Goodwill stores introduce more than 2,000 new items onto the sales floor each day.

When you shop at Goodwill, you’re not the only one who gets a great deal. Goodwill uses the sales from its stores to help change lives in your community.

Come in and see what treasures await you! We are blessed to have Sts. Peter and Paul Thrift Store whose mission is to provide clothing and household goods to the New Braunfels community at a reasonable price.

Profit from sales benefits the children of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Parish and School.

The Thrift Store always needs and welcomes volunteers. Men, women—young and old—are all welcome to come serve Christ's family. To ensure consistency in its operation, training is provided and volunteers are asked to assist on a regular basis. Tasks vary from sorting and preparing items for sale to repairing items or appraising the value of specialized items.

If you can assist with these special needs, or if you would like more information about how you can assist this active parish ministry, please contact  (830) 629-3504.

Donations are being accepted at the donation door on Monday- Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

We Feed Hungry People.

How We Help:

• Food
• Laundry
• Showers
• Clothing/Blankets
• Diapers
• Hygiene Items
• Pet Food
• HEB Gift Cards

Serving all families in need.

Free.

We encourage you to stop by and see our “new look” -  a newly renovated and expanded retail sales floor with 30 percent more square footage (to be used for sales floor and donation processing), additional space for parking, and a more efficient drive-thru donation drop-off area.

30 percent more square footage to be used for sales floor and donation processing.

All the proceeds from the Hope Hospice Thrift Shop go directly to the aid of unfunded/underfunded patients and family grief camps.  

We are happy to offer high-quality merchandise in a friendly atmosphere! Ample parking is available, as well as top-notch customer service.

On our facebook page, we often post the neat items we get in, if there are any business hour changes, and any discounts we may have in the store.

Visit the Thrift Shops' Website here.

Donation times are Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

*As we continue our expansion, please note our limited donation times. We apologize for any inconvenience but appreciate your understanding during this temporary change.

If you have large items or bulk donations, please give us a call to schedule a drop-off time. Our wonderful volunteers are happy to help with arrangements!

Click here for a list of accepted donations, and to see the donations we do not accept.

None.

The mission of the Comal Thrift Shoppe is to provide affordable high-quality clothing, jewelry, housewares, furniture, and more to Comal and surrounding counties.

Profits from the Thrift Shoppe directly support the Crisis Center of Comal County’s mission to embrace survivors of crisis and trauma and empower them to positively change the trajectory of their lives.

Here’s how Safe Place works:

Step One – A young person enters a Safe Place and asks for help.

Step Two – The site employee finds a comfortable place for the youth to wait while they call the licensed Safe Place agency. For the greater San Antonio area that is Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA).

Step Three – An RMYA staff member will talk with the youth to get more information and explain that an SAPD officer can escort them to the RMYA Bridge Emergency shelter.  If the child is agreeable, the RMYA staff will contact SAPD to transport the youth to the shelter. 

Step Four – Once at the Bridge, direct-care staff and counselors meet with the youth and provide support. Agency staff ensures the youth and their families receive the help and professional services they need.

This program is for youth under the age of 18 in need of immediate help and safety.

Free

Here’s how Safe Place works:

Step One – A young person enters a Safe Place and asks for help.

Step Two – The site employee finds a comfortable place for the youth to wait while they call the licensed Safe Place agency. For the greater San Antonio area that is Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA).

Step Three – An RMYA staff member will talk with the youth to get more information and explain that an SAPD officer can escort them to the RMYA Bridge Emergency shelter.  If the child is agreeable, the RMYA staff will contact SAPD to transport the youth to the shelter. 

Step Four – Once at the Bridge, direct-care staff and counselors meet with the youth and provide support. Agency staff ensures the youth and their families receive the help and professional services they need.

This program is for youth under the age of 18 in need of immediate help and safety.

Free

The Country Church Attic Ministry is a food and clothing ministry for Guadalupe County.

We offer food, gently used clothing, small household items, and toys for birthdays and Christmas.

(The Attic is located on the far right side of The Country Church parking lot.)

To qualify, you need to live in Guadalupe County and meet federal low-income guidelines. 

Nazareth House is a resale shop for all needs of children up to the age of 12.

We fully rely on donations from the parishioners & community. Please consider donating your gently used items today!

Looking for good quality items at a great price? Goodwill stores sell gently used furniture, small appliances, home décor, art, books, vinyl records, clothing, and more.
Most Goodwill stores introduce more than 2,000 new items onto the sales floor each day.

When you shop at Goodwill, you’re not the only one who gets a great deal. Goodwill uses the sales from its stores to help change lives in your community.

Foster A Child In Texas

" You might be temporary in their lives. They might be temporary in yours. But there is nothing temporary about the love or the lesson."

-Tonia Christle

TruLight127 provides specialized training and guidance to help you provide a nurturing and stable home for children who have been abused or neglected. 

We are always in need of parents and families who can provide:

• Homes for sibling groups of two or more
• Homes for children of all racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds
• Homes for children with behavioral, emotional, or physical special needs
• Homes for teenagers

Why Choose TruLight127?

• A professional case management team to help you through the process and support for you throughout your time with TruLight127
• Experienced trainers who are knowledgeable in the child welfare system and the needs of the children served
• Access to the Shining Light Donation Center at the TruLight127 Office filled with clothing, hygiene products, school supplies, etc.
• Online support and training resources, including a website dedicated to the Foster Care and Adoption program, and monthly Foster/Adopt Parent Support Group meetings
• On-going annual in-house training
• Opportunities for cultural events such as Kid's Day Out programs, Fall Festival's, Christmas Events, Spring Flings, etc.
• 24/7 Parent Support for emergency situations
• Beautiful training and meeting facilities on the Jonathan's Place campus

TRAINING
Our training takes a comprehensive approach and requires families to complete a total of 40 hours of pre-service training and interactive training hours. Families complete annual training hours to continue their education.

SUPPORT
After a child is placed with a family, the goal is to provide unequaled support for the entire family. Our experienced and professional case managers are committed and provide in-home visits, identifying community resources, and act as the liaison between the family and the CPS caseworker. We also provide services such as Emergency Placement Kits and Project Foster Destiny as an ongoing support.

RECRUITMENT
We strive to find high-quality caregivers for the children we serve. The intended result of recruitment is to find a family who is motivated by love and committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and stable environment for a child. The knowledge and skills of the foster or adoptive parents are critical to the well-being of the children in their care.

How notice are you given to foster a child before the child arrives?

• Emergency Placements can come quickly. I often say that you are like an on-call physician. Once you are licensed you could start receiving calls the day. Planned placements take longer. In each case, your preferences make the determination on how fast children are placed in your home.

Can foster families adopt?

• Yes! Many families are interested in both fostering and adopting. They agree with the agency that the children’s needs come first. In most cases, this means helping prepare children for reunification with their birth family, mentoring the birth parents, or working toward a relative or kinship placement.
• When termination of parental rights is in the children’s best interest and adoption is their plan, then foster parents who have cared for the children will be given the opportunity to adopt. Dual certification of parents to both foster and adopt speeds up the placement process, reduces the number of moves a child makes, and allows relationships to evolve with the initial placement process. Nearly half the adoptions of children in DFPS foster care are by their foster families.

What are the chances statistically that I will be able to adopt my foster child?

• This is always asked and we wish we had a clear answer. When you enter the world of foster care you are working with other humans. We all come with our own baggage, our own assumptions, personalities, etc. Children in care have biological parents and biological family members who are given the chance to step up. Children whose parental rights are terminated and they are placed in your home are ready for adoption

Is there a min/max age for foster parents?

• Must be at least 21-years-old. Max age depends on the health and situation of the child in care.

Join us at the Next Orientation
If you are interested in learning more about becoming foster or foster-to-adopt home, join us at our upcoming orientation. See our website or call for dates and other details.

For the Foster-Adopt Application click here.

On link to the bottom of the application you will find additional links you may find helpful.

For Foster Parent Upcoming Informationals Upcoming Events click here.

To contact us, you can send us a message here,

Or

Write or Call Us:
(210) 245-KIDS (5437)

[email protected]

P.O. Box 129 Marion, TX 78124

What paperwork is needed to adopt/foster?

• To start the process you will need to complete an application, sign a confidentiality form, and complete a background check for everyone in your home that is age 14 years and up.

1. FOSTER/ADOPT BASIC REQUIREMENTS-
The prospective foster/adoptive parents may be single or married and must:

• be at least 21 years of age, financially stable, and responsible mature adults,
• complete an application (staff will assist you, if you prefer),
• share information regarding their background and lifestyle,
• provide relative and non-relative references,
• show proof of marriage and/or divorce (if applicable),
• agree to a home study which includes visits with all household members,
• allow staff to complete a criminal history background check and an abuse/neglect check on all adults in the household, and
• attend free training to learn about issues of abused and neglected children.
  • The training provides an opportunity for the family and TruLight127 to assess whether foster care or adoption is best for the family.
  • The family may withdraw from the meetings at any time. There is no charge for the meetings.
  • Foster/adoptive parents generally train together.

2. ADDITIONAL FOSTER CARE BASIC REQUIREMENTS-
In addition to the basic requirements, foster parents must:

• have adequate sleeping space.
• allow no more than 6 children in the home including your own children or children for whom you provide day care.
• agree to a nonphysical discipline policy.
• permit fire, health and safety inspections of the home.
• vaccinate all pets.
• obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification.
• obtain TB skin testing as required by the local Health Department for household members.
• attend 20 hours or more of training each year
• Complete paperwork required by TruLight127

3. FOSTER PARENTS-

• Provide daily care and nurturing of children in foster care;
• advocate for children in their schools and communities;
• inform the children’s caseworkers about adjustments to the home, school, and community, as well as any problems that may arise, including any serious illnesses, accidents, or serious occurrences involving the foster children or their own families;
• make efforts as team members with children’s caseworkers towards reunifying children with their birth families;
• provide a positive role model to birth families and help children learn life skills.

4. ADOPTIVE PARENTS

• provide permanent homes and a lifelong commitment to children into adulthood;
• provide for the short-term and long-term needs of children;
• provide for children’s emotional, mental, physical, social, educational, and cultural needs, according to each child’s developmental age and growth;
• may become certified as a foster family and accept children who are not legally free for adoption, but whose permanency plan is adoption.

5.Other Requirements/Rules

Will I have to provide a minimum level of income to foster/adopt?

• You will need to supply documentation of income to the Agency.

What are the rules regarding children sharing the same room?

• Same genders in the same room over the age of 5. Four kids in a room as long as there are 40 sq ft per child

Can you keep siblings together?

• YES!!! This is a HUGE need!

What is the wait time to adopt a child?

• No matter how children are placed in your home there is a minimum 6 month monitoring period.

If I have pets will I have to provide vet records?

• Yes, all vaccinations will need to be up-to-date and we will need to have documentation

Will my home be subject to scheduled or random inspections?

• Yes, from Licensing, CPS, and TruLight127. Not all at once and not random every month.

Adoption through Foster Care is very little to no cost. In most cases, children can meet certain criteria for subsidy that covers lawyer and court fees. This subsidy often provides a monthly stipend until age 18.

They’ve called it “The Macy’s of Thrift Stores” for good reason. You’ll find quality merchandise at better than Bargain Basement prices.

Save money and help others. Shop at the CRRC Thrift Store for gently used clothing and other items. 

The CRRC is grateful to community members who use the Thrift Store Donation Station to drop off gently used items they no longer need. Click here for Thrift Store donation guidelines.

Looking for good quality items at a great price? Goodwill stores sell gently used furniture, small appliances, home décor, art, books, vinyl records, clothing, and more.
Most Goodwill stores introduce more than 2,000 new items onto the sales floor each day.

When you shop at Goodwill, you’re not the only one who gets a great deal. Goodwill uses the sales from its stores to help change lives in your community.

Here’s how Safe Place works:

Step One – A young person enters a Safe Place and asks for help.

Step Two – The site employee finds a comfortable place for the youth to wait while they call the licensed Safe Place agency. For the greater San Antonio area that is Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA).

Step Three – An RMYA staff member will talk with the youth to get more information and explain that an SAPD officer can escort them to the RMYA Bridge Emergency shelter.  If the child is agreeable, the RMYA staff will contact SAPD to transport the youth to the shelter. 

Step Four – Once at the Bridge, direct-care staff and counselors meet with the youth and provide support. Agency staff ensures the youth and their families receive the help and professional services they need.

This program is for youth under the age of 18 in need of immediate help and safety.

Free

Here’s how Safe Place works:

Step One – A young person enters a Safe Place and asks for help.

Step Two – The site employee finds a comfortable place for the youth to wait while they call the licensed Safe Place agency. For the greater San Antonio area that is Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA).

Step Three – An RMYA staff member will talk with the youth to get more information and explain that an SAPD officer can escort them to the RMYA Bridge Emergency shelter.  If the child is agreeable, the RMYA staff will contact SAPD to transport the youth to the shelter. 

Step Four – Once at the Bridge, direct-care staff and counselors meet with the youth and provide support. Agency staff ensures the youth and their families receive the help and professional services they need.

This program is for youth under the age of 18 in need of immediate help and safety.

Free.

Here’s how Safe Place works:

Step One – A young person enters a Safe Place and asks for help.

Step Two – The site employee finds a comfortable place for the youth to wait while they call the licensed Safe Place agency. For the greater San Antonio area that is Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA).

Step Three – An RMYA staff member will talk with the youth to get more information and explain that an SAPD officer can escort them to the RMYA Bridge Emergency shelter.  If the child is agreeable, the RMYA staff will contact SAPD to transport the youth to the shelter. 

Step Four – Once at the Bridge, direct-care staff and counselors meet with the youth and provide support. Agency staff ensures the youth and their families receive the help and professional services they need.

This program is for youth under the age of 18 in need of immediate help and safety.

Free

Here’s how Safe Place works:

Step One – A young person enters a Safe Place and asks for help.

Step Two – The site employee finds a comfortable place for the youth to wait while they call the licensed Safe Place agency. For the greater San Antonio area that is Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA).

Step Three – An RMYA staff member will talk with the youth to get more information and explain that an SAPD officer can escort them to the RMYA Bridge Emergency shelter.  If the child is agreeable, the RMYA staff will contact SAPD to transport the youth to the shelter. 

Step Four – Once at the Bridge, direct-care staff and counselors meet with the youth and provide support. Agency staff ensures the youth and their families receive the help and professional services they need.

This program is for youth under the age of 18 in need of immediate help and safety.

Free

Established in 1985 the GRASP Thrift Store accepts new and gently used items for resale. All net proceeds from the store funds the charitable programs provided by GRASP for needy families in the Greater Randolph area. Donations to the GRASP Thrift Store are tax deductible in accordance with the IRS Code and may be arranged for pick-up by appointment.

Shopping at the GRASP Thrift Store not only saves you money, but provides needed funding for our Community Programs that help our neighbors.

Eligible items to donate: 

• Gently used clothing – for all ages and sizes
• Used Accessories – shoes, belts, hats, scarves, etc.
• Infant clothes and accessories
• Kitchenware, houseware, dishes
• Hardware and tools
• Home decor items
• Collectibles and antiques
• Books, games, and toys
• Furniture and furnishings

Food: Once a week, once a month you can pick-up a free package from our pantry. We will have vegetables, meat, and non-perishable items.

Clothing: Shop for gently used clothing or trade in children’s clothing for new sizes.

Love: Receive care and support in a warm, relational environment.

We offer a supportive faith community where you can explore, seek, and grow in faith, heal, and recover from whatever tragedy you might have faced. For families, we offer a place to raise your children.

Click here to learn more. 

Enter through Gate B from Lookout Road and follow the signs.

No pre-registration required. ID is required.

Free.

Here’s how Safe Place works:

Step One – A young person enters a Safe Place and asks for help.

Step Two – The site employee finds a comfortable place for the youth to wait while they call the licensed Safe Place agency. For the greater San Antonio area that is Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA).

Step Three – An RMYA staff member will talk with the youth to get more information and explain that an SAPD officer can escort them to the RMYA Bridge Emergency shelter.  If the child is agreeable, the RMYA staff will contact SAPD to transport the youth to the shelter. 

Step Four – Once at the Bridge, direct-care staff and counselors meet with the youth and provide support. Agency staff ensures the youth and their families receive the help and professional services they need.

This program is for youth under the age of 18 in need of immediate help and safety.

Free

Looking for good quality items at a great price? Goodwill stores sell gently used furniture, small appliances, home décor, art, books, vinyl records, clothing, and more.
Most Goodwill stores introduce more than 2,000 new items onto the sales floor each day.

When you shop at Goodwill, you’re not the only one who gets a great deal. Goodwill uses the sales from its stores to help change lives in your community.

Here’s how Safe Place works:

Step One – A young person enters a Safe Place and asks for help.

Step Two – The site employee finds a comfortable place for the youth to wait while they call the licensed Safe Place agency. For the greater San Antonio area that is Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA).

Step Three – An RMYA staff member will talk with the youth to get more information and explain that an SAPD officer can escort them to the RMYA Bridge Emergency shelter.  If the child is agreeable, the RMYA staff will contact SAPD to transport the youth to the shelter. 

Step Four – Once at the Bridge, direct-care staff and counselors meet with the youth and provide support. Agency staff ensures the youth and their families receive the help and professional services they need.

This program is for youth under the age of 18 in need of immediate help and safety.

Free

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless.

Services Offered:

• Food Pantry
• Utility Assistance
• Rental Assistance
• Christmas Angel Tree 

Must reside within parish boundary.

Giving to those in need.

Here’s how Safe Place works:

Step One – A young person enters a Safe Place and asks for help.

Step Two – The site employee finds a comfortable place for the youth to wait while they call the licensed Safe Place agency. For the greater San Antonio area that is Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA).

Step Three – An RMYA staff member will talk with the youth to get more information and explain that an SAPD officer can escort them to the RMYA Bridge Emergency shelter.  If the child is agreeable, the RMYA staff will contact SAPD to transport the youth to the shelter. 

Step Four – Once at the Bridge, direct-care staff and counselors meet with the youth and provide support. Agency staff ensures the youth and their families receive the help and professional services they need.

This program is for youth under the age of 18 in need of immediate help and safety.

Free

Clients may seek help with rent, hotel nights, personal and household cleaning supplies, emergency food, and GRASP Thrift Store vouchers for clothing, housewares, furniture, and appliances.

Other Related Human Services for Needy Individuals:

• Clothing Assistance
• Emergency Food
• Information & Referral
• Rental Assistance
• Utility Assistance
• Pharmacy Assistance
• Senior Transportation
• Senior LunchProgram
• Senior Activity Center

Families needing emergency assistance, and those experiencing a loss of shelter due to a fire, flood, windstorm, or other natural disaster may be eligible for assistance from GRASP. An eviction does not qualify as a residential disaster. National events such as hurricanes will be addressed specifically as needed.

Program Requirements:

• Resident of Bexar County (Converse, Cibolo, Live Oak, Schertz, Selma, Universal City, Windcrest)
• Referred by the United Way Helpline 211 or Other Agencies (i.e., American Red Cross, Salvation Army, or local Fire/Police Department)
• Event occurred within the past 90 days.
• Proof of ID, Residency,& Income
• Interview with GRASP Caseworker

All applicants must complete the 2021 Client Services App Pack and meet with the caseworker at the office.

Apply Now

Services are available subject to various income or other conditions and funding requirements. Some may not be available at the time of application if funding is exhausted at the time of your appointment.

Here’s how Safe Place works:

Step One – A young person enters a Safe Place and asks for help.

Step Two – The site employee finds a comfortable place for the youth to wait while they call the licensed Safe Place agency. For the greater San Antonio area that is Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA).

Step Three – An RMYA staff member will talk with the youth to get more information and explain that an SAPD officer can escort them to the RMYA Bridge Emergency shelter.  If the child is agreeable, the RMYA staff will contact SAPD to transport the youth to the shelter. 

Step Four – Once at the Bridge, direcct-care staff and counselors meet with the youth and provide support. Agency staff ensures the youth and their families receive the help and professional services they need.

This program is for youth under the age of 18 in need of immediate help and safety.

Free

Here’s how Safe Place works:

Step One – A young person enters a Safe Place and asks for help.

Step Two – The site employee finds a comfortable place for the youth to wait while they call the licensed Safe Place agency. For the greater San Antonio area that is Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA).

Step Three – An RMYA staff member will talk with the youth to get more information and explain that an SAPD officer can escort them to the RMYA Bridge Emergency shelter.  If the child is agreeable, the RMYA staff will contact SAPD to transport the youth to the shelter. 

Step Four – Once at the Bridge, direct-care staff and counselors meet with the youth and provide support. Agency staff ensures the youth and their families receive the help and professional services they need.

This program is for youth under the age of 18 in need of immediate help and safety..

Free

Looking for good quality items at a great price? Goodwill stores sell gently used furniture, small appliances, home décor, art, books, vinyl records, clothing, and more.
Most Goodwill stores introduce more than 2,000 new items onto the sales floor each day.

When you shop at Goodwill, you’re not the only one who gets a great deal. Goodwill uses the sales from its stores to help change lives in your community.

The SLEW Cancer Wellness Center provides survivor and aftercare services that improve the quality of life for uninsured, underinsured, and low-income women recovering from and undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation treatment for cancer. Services are provided holistically at a single location so those who are unable to go from agency to agency for services due to health and mobility issues, budget constraints, and transportation limitations can access the care they need.

SLEW was initially modeled after an evidence-based program at the Mayo Clinic. The model addresses mind, body, and spirit, and has been proven to increase a patient’s perceived quality of life.

Therapy and Counseling

• Psychotherapy (individual, small group, large group, Spanish speaking, and Stage IV)
• Lymphatic Drainage Therapy and education for prevention of lymphedema
• Patient Navigation
• Nutrition and Diet Counseling
• Diabetes Care/Prevention Classes
• Oncology Massage Therapy
• Benefits Counseling – how and where to obtain benefits from a variety of community sources (food, utility assistance, etc.)
• Case Management
• Bras and Prosthetics
• Wigs and Hair Dressing
• Fitness Education and Exercise Classes
• Clothes Closet
• Emergency Assistance Program
• Transportation

Women who are uninsured, underinsured, and low-income. Women recovering from and undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation treatment for cancer.

No cost for financially qualified women.