Compassion Community Closet

​Compassion Community Closet offers clothing, shoes, and accessories free of charge for those in need. Open Monday-Friday from 4-6pm. Saturday & Sunday by appointment. It is located at 208 Laredo St. in San Marcos @ Sinai Pentecostal Church. Text 512-214-1731 with questions.

Free Tax Aid

San Marcos Public Library is hosting free tax aid. No appointment is necessary; first come, first served. Bring all tax related documents, including last year’s tax return, social security cards for all dependents and a photo ID. Arrive an hour early to sign in and get in line!

• Mondays in February, 3:00pm-6:00pm (except Feb 18)
• Saturdays in February, 10:00am-1:00pm.

Legal Aid Clinics

Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos hosts legal aid clinics provided by Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid. This service is free for Hays county residents. Contact Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos for dates and times: (512) 878-0640. *They do not answer questions about immigration or criminal issues.

Hands of Hope

Hands of Hope is a tuition free, ten week semester, educational program for women. They provide an array of life and job skills training. You will learn academic skills, job readiness, time and money management and be equipped with better employment opportunities. ESL, transportation, and child care available. This program is provided by First Baptist Church San Marcos. For more information or to sign up for the program, visit: http://www.handsofhopesanmarcos.org/

Car Seat Assistance

​Buda Fire Department has certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians on staff. They can inspect and ensure your car seat is the correct type of seat and installed properly in your vehicle. Along with this, they provide families with car seats if they are in need of one. 

• Buda Fire Dept Car Seat Requests

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families 

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program is designed to help families with basic needs.

• TANF Cash Help for Families 
• One-Time TANF for Families in Crisis 

Temporary Housing Assistance 

• South Side Community Center 

Housing and Rent Assistance

• San Marcos Housing Authority Section
• 811 Project Rental Assistance Program ​
• South Side Community Center Specific Assistance
• Texas Health and Human Services Affordable Housing Resources​
• Homelessness Prevention Office San Marcos

Utility Assistance

• Community Action Inc. of Central Texas ​
• South Side Community Center Specific Assistance

Employment Assistance

• Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board ​(Upcoming Job Fairs and Events)
• Gary Job Corps Center, San Marcos 

Barnabas Connection, Wimberley United Methodist Church

What: Barnabas Connection, Wimberley United Methodist Church
Where: Wimberley, Texas 78676.
Contact: (512) 847-1664.

• Applicants must live in the WISD area to receive financial support, however for people that don’t, they have a data bank of resources for Hays County as well.
• The charity organization provides limited payment assistance for mortgages, medical bills, rent, and prescription drugs. Some money may be offered for utility bills too, including gas, electric, and water.
• Provides free vouchers to be used to pay for gas, clothing and more.