Smith County, Texas
Voluntary & Nonprofit Organizations
- Contact Phone Numbers
Updated: August 2026
Note: Smith County has well over 2,000 registered nonprofits. This list focuses on prominent organizations that commonly seek volunteers. Phone numbers should be verified on official websites before use.
If you know of any voluntary organizations for self-help groups that should be listed, please don't hesitate to contact me via my email address:
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CORE VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS
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United Way of Smith County
Phone: (903) 581-6376
Notes: Funds many local partners; coordinates volunteer matching
Habitat for Humanity of Smith County
Phone: (903) 595-6630
Notes: Home building and critical repairs
PATH (People Attempting to Help)
Phone: (903) 597-7284 or 903-597-PATH
Notes: Food pantry, casework, housing support
CASA for Kids of East Texas
Phone: (903) 597-7725
Notes: Court-appointed advocates for foster children
East Texas Food Bank
Phone: (903) 597-3663
Notes: Food distribution and volunteer sorting (Tyler warehouse)
Meals on Wheels East Texas
Phone: (903) 593-7385
Notes: Home-delivered meals for seniors and disabled residents
American Red Cross – East Texas Chapter
Phone: (903) 581-7981
Notes: Disaster response, blood services, training
Children’s Advocacy Center of Smith County
Phone: (903) 533-1880
Notes: Child abuse investigations and support
Hope Haven of East Texas
Phone: (430) 235-2032
Notes: Foster care / residential programs for girls
PAVE East Texas (formerly Literacy Council of Tyler)
Phone: (903) 533-0330
Notes: Adult literacy, GED, ESL, career pathways
Junior League of Tyler
Phone: (903) 595-5426
Notes: Trained women volunteers supporting community projects
The Salvation Army (Tyler)
Phone: (903) 592-4361
Notes: Emergency assistance, shelter, community programs
Catholic Charities – Diocese of Tyler
Phone: (903) 258-9492
Notes: Immigration, food, emergency aid, education support
Smith County 4-H
Phone: (903) 590-2980
Notes: Youth development / adult mentors
Christian Women’s Job Corps
Phone: (903) 592-4693
Notes: Job training and life skills
Smith County Volunteer Program (County government)
Phone: (903) 590-2671
Notes: Volunteers for county departments and animal shelter
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OTHER NOTABLE ORGANIZATIONS
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Notes: Supports people with intellectual/developmental disabilities
Contact: via local directories or United Way of Smith County
Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County
Notes: Day programs and caregiver support
Contact: often listed through United Way partners
East Texas Crisis Center
Phone: (903) 509-2526
Notes: Domestic violence and sexual assault support
Goodwill Industries of East Texas
Notes: Job training and thrift operations
Contact: local numbers often begin with 903-593
Volunteer Tyler / City of Tyler
Notes: City volunteer opportunities
Contact: cityoftyler.org or City Hall
Smith County Volunteer Fireman’s Association
Notes: Coordinates volunteer fire departments including Arp, Bullard, Lindale, Whitehouse, and others
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HELPFUL RESOURCES
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2-1-1 Texas (East Texas region)
Call: 2-1-1
Website: 211texas.org
Notes: Current local resource referrals for Smith County
United Way of Smith County volunteer hub
Website: uwsmithcounty.org
Tips:
- Many organizations require background checks, especially those working with children or vulnerable adults.
- PLEASE NOTE!
Phone numbers can change; confirm on the organization’s official website.
- Call 2-1-1 for the most current referrals.