Hays CISD is a caring community. When people are in need, our parents, teachers, students, and staff are always eager to help. This page lists current opportunities for you to get involved. Listings are offered as a service to Hays CISD students and families, student organizations, PTAs, booster clubs, the Education Foundation, and certain other charitable funds. Listings must either be school-sponsored charitable causes or directly benefit students or district employees.
To request a listing in this document, please send an email with information to Email Harvest Goodrich
Hays CISD posts listings at its discretion. Many listings in this document are from organizations not affiliated with Hays CISD, nor are they necessarily vetted by the district. The district cautions potential donors to research each listing independently before making a decision to support a particular cause. The Better Business Bureau provides information about charitable giving and reviews of certain organizations.
Medical Benefit for Hays CISD employee: Sam Arredondo. Friday, May 15th from 10 am - 12pm. $10 plates. Chicken quarters, sausage, rice, beans, dessert, and tea. Buda/Kyle delivery, available for 10+ pre-orders.
For delivery and pre-order, please email SamArredondoBenefit@gmail.com.
Payments: Cash or spotfund
Pick up: Hays CISD Academic Support Center (ASC)
21003 Interstate 35 Frontage Rd Building A, Kyle, TX 78640
Carla Perez is the kind of person who gives without hesitation. She has a true servant’s heart—always the first to step in, lend a hand, and lift others up. As a fierce and passionate educator at Lehman High School, Carla has impacted countless lives, shaping not just minds but hearts. Her students adore her, her coworkers respect her, and her family and friends cherish her deeply.
Carla now has one of the toughest battles of her life- cancer. We are asking for your help to support someone who has given so much to so many. Every donation, prayer, and share makes a difference and allows Carla to focus on what matters most—fighting, healing, and coming back stronger. If you know Carla, you know her strength. If you don’t, trust that she is someone truly special and deserving of this support. Let’s surround Carla with the same love and generosity she has always shown to others.
Medical benefit for Hays CISD employee Leo Paniagua. Friday, February 27th from 10 am until plates are sold out. Chicken quarter, sausage, rice, beans and (tea for pickup only.) Plates $12, delivery available for 10+ plates from 10 am to 12 pm. Prepay required for delivery (Kyle/Buda.)
Location: Hays CISD Academic Support Center
21003 IH 35 N. Kyle, TX 78640
For delivery and pre-order, email: leobbqbenefit@gmail.com
Payments: CashApp or Credit/Debit, ApplePay, GooglePay through spotfund
Join us on January 13th for a special night as we take on Liberty Hill in our first annual Hoops for ALS Basketball Game. This year’s event is especially meaningful as we honor one of our beloved counselors, Starr Cruz, who is courageously battling ALS. We’re aiming to raise $2,000 to donate directly to the ALS Foundation, and we need your help to reach it! If we could get 50 people to donate $10 each, that would give us a jumpstart on reaching our goal. Whatever amount you are able to donate will be greatly appreciated.
Game Times:
Freshman & JV: 5:30 PM
Varsity: 7:00 PM
Please consider donating $10 to our Hawks page by clicking the link below or you can pay by Venmo (please put in the comments “HAWKS”).
This memorial fund has been created to help cover funeral and memorial expenses as the family navigates this unexpected loss. Any funds raised will go directly toward these arrangements and to easing the immediate financial burden on his family during this incredibly difficult time.
Any contribution — whether a donation, a share, or kind words — is deeply appreciated. Thank you for your compassion, support, and understanding during this time.
Mrs. Ford, who has inspired countless students through her dedication, kindness, and passion for education, will be retiring at the end of this semester. This decision comes as she focuses her strength and energy on a courageous fight against cancer. For those who wish to contribute, a donation fund has been established to assist with medical expenses and support her during her retirement and ongoing treatment.
Please scan the Zelle QR code to donate. Be sure to include a note that says “For Mrs. Ford.”
If you would like to check out the online auction it is now live: Online Auction for Mrs. Ford
Alex Madrigal was a healthy, active kid until doctors discovered he had chronic kidney disease of unknown cause. His kidney function is declining, and while he's managing with medication for now, a transplant is his best chance to stay healthy and avoid dialysis so he can keep being an active, carefree kid.
Crystal Luna and her daughters Bella and Victory, have experienced a terrible tragedy. A fire in the apartment above theirs resulted in significant flooding, causing extensive damage to their home and belongings. The costs associated with rebuilding their lives after this unexpected event are substantial.
Click here to visit the GoFundMe page to read more and/or offer support.
Juana Nolasco Hortelano, 25, is currently in peritoneal dialysis for stage 5 end-stage kidney disease. Juana has been undergoing peritoneal dialysis for about a year and a half and is in dire need of a kidney transplant to survive. Despite these challenges, Juana remains hopeful—because she knows that a kidney could give her life back. A transplant would not just free her from the dialysis machine; it would restore her energy, independence, and ability to dream about the future again.
Five months ago, Barton MS student Xavier was diagnosed with Hydrocephalus. Xavier’s parents work full-time and had to miss work to be by Xavier’s side for appointments, hospital stays and surgeries. The family is reaching out for support to raise money for medical expenses.
Please consider donating.
Jennifer Reyes and her family needed to relocate due to a fire in the home. The family is reaching out for support to raise money for costs.
Please consider donating.
Posted by Harvest Goodrich on 12/5/2024
A light burnt out too soon. Our loving Maria Elena Gonzalez lost her battle with cancer. Her beautiful heart touched so many lives. She was loved beyond words by everyone she knew. Her soul was the brightest flame in the room. As her family prepares to celebrate and remember this remarkable woman, please think about supporting her young daughters through this unthinkable journey they are about to embark upon without their mother.
Posted by Harvest Goodrich on 11/12/2024
Nadia Holmes and her family needed to relocate to Austin due to a fire in the home. The family is reaching out for support to raise money for costs.
Please consider donating. Once a Cougar always a Cougar!
Posted by Linda Rosebrock on 6/5/2024
Recent JHS graduate Isaac Nunez was involved in a head-on collision 4 days after walking the stage to receive his diploma. He faces several surgeries and post-surgery rehabilitation. The funds raised will be used to cover his medical expenses, treatment costs, and post-surgery rehabilitation.
Click here to visit the GoFundMe page to read more and/or offer support.
