Second Chance Thrift Store, a ministry project of First Methodist Church, offers heavily discounted clothes and accessories, household appliances and decorations, estate sale items, and much more.

On the second Saturday of each December, Ashland Memorial Park Cemetery takes part in the Wreaths Across America program to place Christmas wreaths on the graves of more than 200 veterans.

On December 6, the Antique Automobile Club of America Rio Grande Valley (AACA RGV) is hosting its first Veterans Advisory Board (VAB) Christmas Car Show Toy Drive at the Harlingen Convention Center.

Transformations is a nonprofit organization that helps people overcoming addiction. It meets every first and third Monday at the Mission Coffee House at the Faith Pleases God Church in Harlingen. All are welcome.

For 92 years, nonprofit organization Harlingen Concert Association (HCA) has been committed to recruiting exceptional artists to present high-quality shows. Education and inspiration are at the heart of HCA’s mission. Outreach at local schools are held every season, with scholarships being awarded to high school seniors who want to pursue music at the collegiate level.

The Rio Grande Valley Down Syndrome Association (RGVDSA) provides connection, support, and advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome and their loved ones across the RGV.

The Harlingen Sunburst Rotary's Scholarship Golf Tournament, in its 25th year, awards local, community-minded scholars. The tournament will be held on September 6, 2025.

VAMOS is a local nonprofit that provides financial assistance and mentorship to first-generation college students from low-income backgrounds.

For the past 8 years, Reyna's BBQ & Cocina, in partnership with Reyna's Family Foundation, has been providing hundreds of backpacks and school supplies to Rio Grande Valley (RGV) children. This year's Harlingen event is scheduled for August 2.

M.I. Academy, a nonprofit organization that helps students with disabilities continue their education and learn essential life skills, is hosting its 4th Annual Gala on September 27.

Harley's Hounds, a local nonprofit organization, turned the passing of their dog Harley into a mission of giving every dog a chance to be loved, like Harley was.

Feeding Perritos is a small yet powerful grassroots movement that feeds, cares for, and gives a second chance to abandoned and forgotten dogs across the RGV.

The Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) South Texas assists families in medical crisis with lodging, food, clothing, mental health resources, and more.

The American Red Cross South Texas Chapter was instrumental in providing flood relief to victims of the recent flooding in Harlingen.

During Covid, Pastor Kevin Ortiz of Faith Pleases God Church created a coffee shop that serves free coffee to the public in an effort to make a luxury item accessible to all.

For children battling critical illnesses in the RGV, Make-A-Wish RGV is a fairy godmother, turning dreams into reality.

The Royal Ball fundraiser helps children in the foster care system enjoy an afternoon of fun and normalcy. It will be held on March 30.

The United Way of Northern Cameron County supports local nonprofits through programs and partnerships to ensure all have needed resources.