Alvin, TX & Brazoria County

Community Organizations

Browse all nonprofits and community groups serving our area. Filter by category or search by name.

34 organizations

Food Assistance

Alvin Community Food Bank

Providing weekly food distributions and emergency food assistance to families in need throughout the Alvin area. Services include free groceries, canned goods, fresh produce, and pantry boxes for low-income households. Volunteers are always welcome.

Housing & Safety

Brazoria County Women's Center

Offering emergency shelter, crisis counseling, legal advocacy, and support services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Brazoria County. Provides a 24-hour hotline, safe housing, and transitional assistance.

Youth Programs

Boys & Girls Club of Alvin

After-school and summer programs helping young people build skills, confidence, and character in a safe, positive environment. Offers homework help, tutoring, STEM activities, arts, sports, and mentorship for youth ages 6–18.

Senior Services

Brazoria County Senior Services

Meal delivery, transportation assistance, and social programs keeping seniors connected and independent throughout Brazoria County. Services include Meals on Wheels, senior transportation, caregiver support, and wellness check-ins for adults 60+.

Community Services

Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber Foundation

Supporting local economic development and community enrichment programs for residents of all ages in the Alvin-Manvel area. Provides small business resources, community grants, and workforce development initiatives.

Animal Welfare

Alvin Animal Shelter

Rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals while promoting responsible pet ownership in our community. Offers pet adoption, lost and found services, low-cost vaccinations, and animal surrender assistance.

Education

Alvin ISD Education Foundation

Funding innovative classroom programs, teacher grants, and student scholarships to enrich education across Alvin ISD. Supports STEM labs, arts programs, college prep, and financial aid for graduating seniors.

Health & Wellness

Brazoria County Health Department

Providing public health services, immunizations, WIC nutrition support, and health education to Brazoria County residents. Offers free or low-cost vaccines, prenatal care referrals, disease prevention programs, and community health screenings.

Community Services

Alvin Rotary Club

A service organization dedicated to community improvement, scholarships, and international humanitarian projects. Runs local food drives, youth leadership programs, and community beautification initiatives in Alvin.

Food Assistance

Brazoria County Food Pantry Network

A network of local pantries coordinating food distribution across Brazoria County to ensure no family goes hungry. Provides free food boxes, SNAP enrollment assistance, and holiday meal programs for low-income residents.

Housing & Safety

Habitat for Humanity — Brazoria County

Building and repairing homes in partnership with families in need, creating affordable homeownership opportunities across Brazoria County. Offers home repair assistance, affordable mortgage programs, and volunteer build days.

Youth Programs

Alvin Youth Sports Association

Offering recreational leagues in baseball, softball, soccer, and basketball for youth ages 4–18 in the Alvin area. Provides low-cost registration, coaching, and a safe environment for kids to develop athletic skills and teamwork.

Education

Brazoria County Literacy Council

Providing free adult literacy tutoring and GED preparation to help residents achieve their educational and career goals. Offers one-on-one tutoring, ESL classes, digital literacy training, and workforce readiness support.

Community Services

Alvin Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary

Supporting local firefighters and first responders through fundraising, community events, and volunteer coordination. Provides fire safety education, community emergency preparedness resources, and first responder appreciation programs.

Animal Welfare

Brazoria County SPCA

Dedicated to the humane treatment of animals through adoption programs, spay/neuter clinics, and community education in Brazoria County. Offers low-cost spay/neuter services, microchipping, foster programs, and humane education.

Senior Services

Alvin Senior Center

A welcoming hub for adults 55+ offering fitness classes, social activities, hot lunches, and community connection in Alvin. Programs include chair yoga, line dancing, bingo, day trips, and daily congregate meals.

Health & Wellness

Brazoria County Mental Health Alliance

Connecting residents with mental health resources, crisis support, and community education to reduce stigma and improve wellbeing across Brazoria County. Offers crisis intervention referrals, support groups, and mental health first aid training.

Education

Alvin Community Library Foundation

Supporting the Alvin Public Library through fundraising, programming, and advocacy to keep learning accessible for all. Funds story time programs, summer reading challenges, computer access, and free community events.

Housing & Safety

Brazoria County Housing Authority

Providing affordable housing assistance and Section 8 vouchers to low-income families and individuals in Brazoria County. Administers HUD housing programs, rental assistance, and public housing placement services.

Youth Programs

Alvin Sunshine Kids Foundation

Bringing joy and support to children with cancer and their families through events, trips, and community fundraising. Provides hospital visits, wish trips, family support services, and peer connection for pediatric cancer patients.

Community Services

Manvel Community Outreach

Connecting Manvel-area residents with local resources, volunteer opportunities, and neighborhood support programs. Provides utility assistance referrals, back-to-school supplies, holiday food baskets, and neighbor-to-neighbor aid.

Food Assistance

Rosharon Area Food Pantry

Serving Rosharon and surrounding rural communities with monthly food distributions and emergency pantry assistance. Provides free non-perishable food, fresh produce when available, and holiday meal boxes for families in need.

Community Services

Iowa Colony Civic Association

A resident-led organization fostering community pride, local events, and civic engagement in Iowa Colony. Organizes neighborhood cleanups, community festivals, local advocacy, and resident resource fairs.

Food Assistance

Lake Jackson Community Food Pantry

Providing supplemental groceries and emergency food boxes to families and individuals throughout the Lake Jackson area. Offers weekly distributions, senior food bags, and SNAP application assistance.

Senior Services

Lake Jackson Senior Activity Center

Offering fitness, arts, social programs, and daily hot meals for adults 55+ in the Lake Jackson community. Programs include water aerobics, painting classes, card games, health screenings, and senior lunch programs.

Youth Programs

Manvel Youth Baseball League

Recreational and competitive baseball for youth ages 5–18 in the Manvel area, emphasizing teamwork and sportsmanship. Offers spring and fall seasons, all-star teams, and low-cost registration for families.

Community Services

Angleton Community Helping Hands

A volunteer-driven organization providing emergency assistance, utility help, and basic needs support to Angleton residents. Offers one-time utility bill assistance, clothing vouchers, prescription help, and referrals to other local services.

Youth Programs

Iowa Colony Youth Sports

Providing recreational sports leagues and after-school activities for children and teens in Iowa Colony. Offers flag football, soccer, basketball, and enrichment programs for kids ages 4–16.

Community Services

Rosharon Community Church Outreach

Faith-based community outreach providing clothing drives, back-to-school supplies, and holiday assistance to Rosharon families. Offers free clothing, school supply giveaways, Thanksgiving food boxes, and Christmas toy drives.

Education

Lake Jackson Arts & Education Foundation

Supporting arts education, scholarships, and cultural programming for students and families in the Lake Jackson area. Funds student art exhibitions, music programs, college scholarships, and free community cultural events.

Addiction Recovery

Saving Grace Recovery Center

A faith-based residential treatment program offering inpatient addiction recovery services for men and women in Brazoria County. Saving Grace provides structured long-term recovery housing, counseling, life skills training, and spiritual support to help individuals achieve lasting sobriety.

Addiction Recovery

Celebrate Recovery — Alvin

A Christ-centered 12-step recovery program meeting weekly in Alvin for anyone struggling with addiction, compulsive behaviors, or life's hurts, habits, and hang-ups. Celebrate Recovery offers a safe, judgment-free community with step studies, accountability groups, and open share meetings.

Addiction Recovery

Narcotics Anonymous — Brazoria County

Narcotics Anonymous offers free, peer-led recovery meetings throughout Brazoria County for individuals struggling with drug addiction. NA meetings are open to anyone seeking freedom from addiction, with no dues or fees and a welcoming community of people in recovery.

Addiction Recovery

Celebrate Recovery — Cornerstone Church Lake Jackson

A Christ-centered 12-step recovery program meeting weekly at Cornerstone Church in Lake Jackson for anyone struggling with addiction, compulsive behaviors, or life's hurts, habits, and hang-ups. Celebrate Recovery offers a safe, judgment-free community with step studies, accountability groups, and open share meetings.