ARC Thrift Shop

600 Main St., Hays
785-628-8831

Accepts donations of household items.  Is a 501(3)c.  Funds are used in the local community for people with disabilities.  They always need volunteers to help in store and process donations.

 

Big Brothers Big Sisters

1200 Main St., Suite 102, Hays
785-625-6672

Matches carefully screened adult volunteers with children between 5 and 17 to help them achieve their full potential.

kansasbigs.org

Boy Scouts of America

205 E. 7th St. Ste. 115, Hays
785-301-2724

Promotes through cooperation with other agencies, the ability of yout to do things for themselves and others, to teach youth patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred virtues.

coronadoscout.org

CASA of the High Plains

107 W. 13th St., Hays
785-628-8641

Volunteers advocate for abused and neglected children in the community by bringing concerns regarding the child's well-being to the appropriate professionals.  Also provide testimony in court and advocate for the child's best interests.

kansascasa.org

Community Assistance Center

208 E. 12th St., Hays
785-625-9110

Accepts donations of food and household items for community members in need.

facebook.com/community-assistance-center

Habitat for Humanity of Ellis County, Inc.

P.O. Box 44, Hays
785-623-4200

Offers safe, decent, affordable housing and homeowner repair services to low-income individuals and families.  Low-cost building materials and furnishing available at our ReStore.

hfhec.org

Foster Grandparent Program (FHSU)

600 Park St., Hays
785-628-5809

Connects volunteers age 55 and over with opportunities to provide one-on- one mentoring, nurturing and support with children with special or exceptional needs, or who are at an academic, social or financial disadvantage.

fhsu.edu/fostergrandparents

LINK, Inc. (Living Independently in NW Kansas)

2401 13th St., Hays
785-625-6942

Provides services to individuals of all ages with any type of disability.  Services include but not limited to:  Information & Referral, Independent Living Skills Training, Peer Support, Advocacy, Transition Services, Financial Management Services, Housing Referrals and Durable Medical Equipment Loan Pool.

linkinc.org

 

Northwest Kansas Volunteers

205 E. 7th St., Suite 111, Hays
785-628-8281

A website that connects volunteers to agencies with volunteer opportunities.  No cost to sign up.

nwksvolunteers.org

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Options: Domestic and Sexual Violence Services, Inc.

2716 Plaza Ave., Hays
785-625-4202

Provides emergency shelter, transportation, crisis counseling, legal and social advocacy, support groups, community education, and information and referral for victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and stalking violence.

help4abuse.org

Senior Companion Program (FHSU)

600 Park St., Hays
785-628-5537

Connects volunteers age 55 and over with adults needing support to remain independent.  companions help aging citizens maintain their dignity and quality of life while enriching their own lives through service.

fhsu.edu/seniorcompanions

Salvation Army-Service Extension

205 E. 7th St. Ste. A, Hays
785-621-2794

Provides short term financial services not limited to rent, utilities, vision, prescriptions, food, fuel and medical needs.

salvationarmyusa.org

Tigers in Service (FHSU)

600 Park St.
785-628-5537

Links individuals with volunteer opportunities in the community.

fhsu.edu/tis

United Way of Ellis County

205 E. 7th St. Ste. 111, Hays
785-628-8281

Offers referrals for social services and provides funding support for partner agencies.

liveunited.us