Nonprofits Funded in Atascosa County

TO PROVIDE A NEUTRAL, CHILD FRIENDLY ORGANIZATION THAT FACILITATES A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO THE INVESTIGATION, INTERVENTION AND TREATMENT OF CHILD ABUSE.

Health care services are provided to low to moderate income families who are residents of South Texas. Services are provided at a low cost are based on ability to pay.

Texas Chihuahua Rescue is dedicated to saving the lives of the second most euthanized dog breed in Texas. We strive to educate our community, assist our shelters, and continue to grow our organization. Texas Chihuahua Rescue is here to help small dogs live big dreams.

THE SOMERSET ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS MISSION IS TO RAISE, MANAGE, AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS OF THE SOMERSET INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT.

SAFER PATH BUILDS AWARENESS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT, EMPOWERS VICTIMS, SUPPORTS SURVIVORS' HEALING AND CREATES A SAFE AND ABUSE FREE COMMUNITY. FOUNDED IN 1992 AS ATASCOSA FAMILY CRISIS CENTER,THE ORGANIZATION CHANGED ITS NAME IN 2018 TO HONOR ITS 25 YEAR LONG COMMITMENT TO HELPING FAMILIES WALK A SAFER PATH AND REFLECT THE CHANGE FROM A NON RESIDENTIAL ADVOCACY PROGRAM TO A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER.

FOOD PANTRY FOR THE COMMUNITY

VETERINARIAN CARE, SPAY AND NEUTER OF DOGS AND CATS, OTHER VARIOUS MEDICAL SERVICES PERFORMED. 1000 ANIMALS HELPED

Further the education of Atascosa County youth

SUPPORT FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER OFFERS DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO FAMILIES WHOSE LIVES ARE IMPACTED BY CHILDHOOD CANCER

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS ENROLLED AND ACCEPTED INTO A SECONDARY INSTITUTION WHO ARE ENTERING A HEALTH-RELATED CAREER.

The Poteet VFD is a 100% volunteer organization. In addition to responding to fires, vehicles accidents, medical emergencies and public assistance, the VFD is also trained to handle vehicle extrication.