Bastrop County Cares, a nonprofit organization, is a county-wide partnership working to develop comprehensive community initiatives by identifying community priorities, collecting and analyzing data, and bringing together collaborative partnerships that will result in community solutions. We identify large community issues that one organization cannot tackle on its own and build public will, advance policy, and mobilize and leverage funding.
Bastrop County Cares is Investing in Community Impact with funding awards between $5,000 and $100,000! Application Opens: March 1, 2025 Deadline to Apply: April 15, 2025 Grant Period: July 1, 2025 – December 31, 2026 Questions? Email [email protected]
The Care-A-Van is Rolling Back into Action This Spring!
Strengthen, Support, and Thrive – A FREE Transformative Experience for Middle & High School Girls and Their Moms! Join us for a powerful and uplifting event designed to create a safe, supportive, and inspiring space where mothers and daughters can come together to nurture their mental well-being and strengthen their bond. Through engaging, age-appropriate activities and meaningful conversations, this series will empower participants with tools to navigate emotions, build resilience, and foster personal growth. With a creative and hands-on approach to mental wellness, each session is tailored to meet the unique needs of both teens and their moms—ensuring an experience filled with learning, healing, and connection. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to grow together, celebrate each other, and embrace a journey toward stronger minds and deeper connections!
📢 Calling All Dads! Registration is NOW OPEN! Bastrop County Cares is excited to offer 24:7 Dad—a unique program designed to equip fathers with self-awareness, compassion, and a strong sense of responsibility. 📅 Next Class Starts: Late April 2025 📍 Location: [Include if needed] Join us for engaging sessions that will help strengthen your bond with your children and enhance your parenting skills. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow as a father—sign up today!
Be The Change
Resource Directory
Searching for available resources can be overwhelming, so we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of resources available to Bastrop County residents, sorted so that it’s easy to find what you are looking for.
It’s all about connection. Whether you’re looking for like-minded neighbors to team up around an issue that’s important to you or looking for places to volunteer in Bastrop County, Bastrop Connects will help you make that connection.
I’m so impressed with BCC to have that kind of connection and network across the community, among nonprofits, city governments, and citizens. We could make life easier if we have more volunteers, and BCC makes it so easy!
-Judy Henry
“If there’s anyone that needs some training, they should contact the Smithville Workforce Training. It’s a wonderful thing. I had that fear of math, and I’ve overcome it,”
Pamela Duncanon being connected to the Smithville Workforce Training Center by a Community Health Worker
Get Involved
We know you want a meaningful experience, so we are here to help you find the ways to get involved that work for you. Whether you’re looking for a place to donate, a one-time volunteer opportunity, or a chance to be part of systems-level change, you can make a difference in Bastrop County.
