Nonprofits & Associations
UTRGV Coastal Studies Laboratory
Explore the Coastal Studies Lab on South Padre Island—an aquarium, museum & research hub showcasing Gulf marine life, shells, and coastal education. Free admission, open to all!Explore the Coastal Studies Lab on South Padre Island—an aquarium, museum & research hub showcasing Gulf marine life, shells, and coastal education. Free admission, open to all!
South Texas Ecotourism Center
The South Texas Ecotourism Center and directory will put the cities of South Texas in the spotlight for locals and visitors to visit.The South Texas Ecotourism Center and directory will put the cities of South Texas in the spotlight for locals and visitors to visit.
GREEN Wildlife Sanctuary
Protecting wildlife through immersive nature experiences, education, and sustainable habitats. Visit, volunteer, or support GREEN and help make a difference in conservation.Protecting wildlife through immersive nature experiences, education, and sustainable habitats. Visit, volunteer, or support GREEN and help make a difference in conservation.
Port Isabel Historical Museum
The Museums of Port Isabel are dedicated to preserving the unique heritage, culture, natural history, and artistic traditions of Port Isabel and the Laguna Madre region.The Museums of Port Isabel are dedicated to preserving the unique heritage, culture, natural history, and artistic traditions of Port Isabel and the Laguna Madre region.
Chapel by the Sea
Since 1980, Chapel By The Sea has been providing a place for Christian worship for thousands of people who visit South Padre Island annually.Since 1980, Chapel By The Sea has been providing a place for Christian worship for thousands of people who visit South Padre Island annually.
United Way of Southern Cameron County
United Way of Southern Cameron County fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community.We fight for the people of Port Isabel, South Padre Island, Laguna H
United Way of Southern Cameron County fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community.
We fight for the people of Port Isabel, South Padre Island, Laguna H
Rescue ME Resale
Resale thrift store & pet boutique. All proceeds benefit Friends of Animal Rescue and their work with the lost, found, homeless, and injured dogs, cats, shore birds, and Island wildlife.Resale thrift store & pet boutique. All proceeds benefit Friends of Animal Rescue and their work with the lost, found, homeless, and injured dogs, cats, shore birds, and Island wildlife.
Laguna Madre Veterans United
Connecting and supporting Laguna Madre area veterans and families through events, resources, and referrals. Proud hosts of the annual Laguna Madre VetFest.Connecting and supporting Laguna Madre area veterans and families through events, resources, and referrals. Proud hosts of the annual Laguna Madre VetFest.
Children's Museum of Brownsville
The Children’s Museum of Brownsville offers children of all ages and backgrounds the opportunity to learn through fun and discovery through interactive and cooperative play.The Children’s Museum of Brownsville offers children of all ages and backgrounds the opportunity to learn through fun and discovery through interactive and cooperative play.
Saint Andrew's by the Sea Episcopal Church
Welcome to St. Andrew’s by the Sea Episcopal Church, a friendly community of faith to the young, old, and to the young at heart, a warm and caring church serving both our local community and also ourWelcome to St. Andrew’s by the Sea Episcopal Church, a friendly community of faith to the young, old, and to the young at heart, a warm and caring church serving both our local community and also our
Rio Grande Valley Partnership
The diverse and distinguished roster of leaders that make-up the membership of the RGV Partnership work hand-in-hand to advance the prosperity of the Rio Grande Valley under ''one mission, one voiceThe diverse and distinguished roster of leaders that make-up the membership of the RGV Partnership work hand-in-hand to advance the prosperity of the Rio Grande Valley under ''one mission, one voice
Laguna Madre Humane Society
Helping paws find homes! LMHS rescues animals, offers low-cost vet care, and runs Whiskers resale shop. Join us in giving pets the love and care they deserve!Helping paws find homes! LMHS rescues animals, offers low-cost vet care, and runs Whiskers resale shop. Join us in giving pets the love and care they deserve!
Vacation Rental Management Association of South Padre Island (VRMA-SPI)
Vacation Rental Management of South Padre Island (VRMA-SPI) is a local association of rental managers supporting the vacation rental industry on South Padre Island.Vacation Rental Management of South Padre Island (VRMA-SPI) is a local association of rental managers supporting the vacation rental industry on South Padre Island.
South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary
Visit us on South Padre Island, walk the bayfront boardwalks, take a birding tour and explore the nature centerVisit us on South Padre Island, walk the bayfront boardwalks, take a birding tour and explore the nature center
New Horizon Health Center
Welcome to New Horizon Health Center's newest location in Laguna Vista, Texas! We are committed to providing exceptional primary healthcare services with excellence and dignity to our community.Welcome to New Horizon Health Center's newest location in Laguna Vista, Texas! We are committed to providing exceptional primary healthcare services with excellence and dignity to our community.
Rio Grande Valley Quilt Guild
The purpose of the Rio Grande Valley Quilt Guild is to preserve and encourage the art of quilting and related needle arts; to provide instruction for its members and to be a gathering place for peopleThe purpose of the Rio Grande Valley Quilt Guild is to preserve and encourage the art of quilting and related needle arts; to provide instruction for its members and to be a gathering place for people
Valley Symphony Orchestra
The Valley Symphony Orchestra (VSO), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to engage and inspire the Rio Grande Valley through live orchestral and ensemble performances, educational pThe Valley Symphony Orchestra (VSO), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to engage and inspire the Rio Grande Valley through live orchestral and ensemble performances, educational p
Historical Museum of South Padre Island
The Historical Museum of South Padre Island invites you to discover the rich and dynamic history of this unique coastal community.The Historical Museum of South Padre Island invites you to discover the rich and dynamic history of this unique coastal community.
Rotary Club of Port Isabel
We provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.We provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.
Gulf Guardians
The Gulf Guardians is a South Padre Island nonprofit protecting the Gulf of Mexico through environmental education, beach cleanups, Plastic Free Padre initiatives, and community partnerships.The Gulf Guardians is a South Padre Island nonprofit protecting the Gulf of Mexico through environmental education, beach cleanups, Plastic Free Padre initiatives, and community partnerships.
Port of Brownsville
THE PORT THAT WORKS-The Port of Brownsville is the only deepwater port on the U.S.-Mexico Border. Approximately 40,000 acres of land available for development and 17 miles of waterfront access.THE PORT THAT WORKS-The Port of Brownsville is the only deepwater port on the U.S.-Mexico Border. Approximately 40,000 acres of land available for development and 17 miles of waterfront access.
Laguna Madre Education Foundation
The Laguna Madre Education Foundation, an affiliate organization of the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce, is dedicated to empowering non-traditional students in the Rio Grande Valley by providing scholarships for vocational and technical training.The Laguna Madre Education Foundation, an affiliate organization of the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce, is dedicated to empowering non-traditional students in the Rio Grande Valley by providing scholarships for vocational and technical training.
Operation Texas Strong
OUR GOAL IS TO GET HOMELESS VETERANS OFF OF THE STREET ONE RV AT A TIME.OUR GOAL IS TO GET HOMELESS VETERANS OFF OF THE STREET ONE RV AT A TIME.
South Padre Island Farmers' Market
Shop fresh! Local produce, eggs, seafood & more – all in a fun, coastal market setting. Support local. Eat fresh. Open every Sunday from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm.Shop fresh! Local produce, eggs, seafood & more – all in a fun, coastal market setting. Support local. Eat fresh. Open every Sunday from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm.
Fishing's Future
Fishing’s Future uses angling education to hook kids to families and nature.Fishing’s Future uses angling education to hook kids to families and nature.
OneTwo Church
OneTwo Church has started on South Padre Island, Texas. We are a community built on the life and teachings of Jesus. God loves you, and his arms are open wide to welcome people home. You belong here.OneTwo Church has started on South Padre Island, Texas. We are a community built on the life and teachings of Jesus. God loves you, and his arms are open wide to welcome people home. You belong here.
South Padre Island Board of REALTORS®
Whether you are in the market to buy or sell property, you've come to the right place! We invite you to use this site to search for your next Single Family Home, Condominium, Townhouse, Land, or CommWhether you are in the market to buy or sell property, you've come to the right place! We invite you to use this site to search for your next Single Family Home, Condominium, Townhouse, Land, or Comm
Rio Grande Valley - Native Plant Society of Texas
Promoting native plant conservation and education in the Rio Grande Valley through community programs, outreach, and sustainable practices.Promoting native plant conservation and education in the Rio Grande Valley through community programs, outreach, and sustainable practices.
El Paseo Arts Foundation
El Paseo Arts Foundation brings theater, concerts, art, and culture to the Lower Rio Grande Valley—supporting artists, education, and community through year-round events.El Paseo Arts Foundation brings theater, concerts, art, and culture to the Lower Rio Grande Valley—supporting artists, education, and community through year-round events.
CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS of Cameron and Willacy Counties
OUR MISSION “To serve and advocate for child victims of abuse through education, prevention, intervention, and recovery''.OUR MISSION “To serve and advocate for child victims of abuse through education, prevention, intervention, and recovery''.
Friends of Animal Rescue
Helping lost & homeless pets on South Padre Island. Adopt, foster, volunteer, or donate—every little bit helps give animals a second chance at love and a fur-ever home!Helping lost & homeless pets on South Padre Island. Adopt, foster, volunteer, or donate—every little bit helps give animals a second chance at love and a fur-ever home!
Friends of RGV Reef
Our Mission is to put fish back in the Gulf of Mexico by restoring lost nursery reef, and then providing graduating sized steppingstones of complex habitat to carry multiple species through their lifeOur Mission is to put fish back in the Gulf of Mexico by restoring lost nursery reef, and then providing graduating sized steppingstones of complex habitat to carry multiple species through their life
Sea Turtle, Inc.
Sea Turtle, Inc. is open for visitors year round, closed only on Mondays and Christmas day. We are a nonprofit, 501(C)(3) organization, operating solely on donations.Sea Turtle, Inc. is open for visitors year round, closed only on Mondays and Christmas day. We are a nonprofit, 501(C)(3) organization, operating solely on donations.
Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Rio Grande Valley
Make-A-Wish Rio Grande Valley creates life changing wishes for children with critical illnesses in Cameron, Hidalgo, Willacy, Brooks, Kenedy, and Starr counties.Make-A-Wish Rio Grande Valley creates life changing wishes for children with critical illnesses in Cameron, Hidalgo, Willacy, Brooks, Kenedy, and Starr counties.
SPI Art Space
A vibrant working studio where local artists create, teach, and inspire. Join our creative community on South Padre Island!A vibrant working studio where local artists create, teach, and inspire. Join our creative community on South Padre Island!
Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce
Mission StatementMinimize1. To promote business, community growth and development of the City of Port Isabel. To advance the general welfare and prosperity of the City of Port Isabel so that its citi
Mission StatementMinimize
1. To promote business, community growth and development of the City of Port Isabel. To advance the general welfare and prosperity of the City of Port Isabel so that its citi
Laguna Madre Youth Center
After-school and summer youth programs in Port Isabel offering meals, homework help, sports, and enrichment. Safe, supportive nonprofit for ages 6–17.After-school and summer youth programs in Port Isabel offering meals, homework help, sports, and enrichment. Safe, supportive nonprofit for ages 6–17.
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First United Methodist Church
We believe in Jesus Christ as our Lord and savior. We welcome people into our fellowship with generous hospitality, whether, you are passing by or you are looking for a warm place to worship.We believe in Jesus Christ as our Lord and savior. We welcome people into our fellowship with generous hospitality, whether, you are passing by or you are looking for a warm place to worship.
U.S. Army Recruiting Station, Brownsville
Join the U.S. Army full-time or part-time. Choose from 160+ careers, gain training, education benefits, healthcare, and advancement while serving your country.Join the U.S. Army full-time or part-time. Choose from 160+ careers, gain training, education benefits, healthcare, and advancement while serving your country.
Laguna Madre Art Gallery Co-op
The Laguna Madre Art Gallery is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the arts in the Laguna Madre Area of South Texas.The Laguna Madre Art Gallery is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the arts in the Laguna Madre Area of South Texas.
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Mitte Cultural District
To promote and enhance historical, cultural, and educational activities within the Mitte Cultural District, to encourage cultural and educational attraction through cooperation and programming.To promote and enhance historical, cultural, and educational activities within the Mitte Cultural District, to encourage cultural and educational attraction through cooperation and programming.
Gladys Porter Zoo
The Gladys Porter Zoo is a visitor-oriented zoological andbotanical park, dedicated to the preservation of
nature through education, conservation and research.
The Gladys Porter Zoo is a visitor-oriented zoological and
botanical park, dedicated to the preservation of
nature through education, conservation and research.
Art Business Incubator South Padre Island
Discover art in action at ABISPI—South Padre Island’s creative hub offering local art, live demos, and unique finds in the heart of the entertainment district.Discover art in action at ABISPI—South Padre Island’s creative hub offering local art, live demos, and unique finds in the heart of the entertainment district.
Moody Clinic
Helping children thrive through therapy, the best pediatric outpatient rehab clinic in the Rio Grande Valley.Helping children thrive through therapy, the best pediatric outpatient rehab clinic in the Rio Grande Valley.
