Heart of Central Texas Independent Living Center, Inc. (HOCTIL)

11/15/2025

Mark your calendars: Thanksgiving Turkeys will be available in the pantry on Monday, November 17th! Thanks to TXU Energy's generous donation, we will be able to spread some holiday cheer this Thanksgiving season.

For the past few years, we have been thrilled to provide this extra holiday option for Community Neighbors to celebrate with their family and friends. Thank you, TXU Energy for your continued support!

Please note:
🦃We have a limited number of turkeys
🦃Only one turkey per household
🦃Turkeys are first come, first serve

11/14/2025

Hello Everyone! The time is near for our Annual Special Starry Night event on 12/6/2025!!!💙💙
Baylor Center for Disability and Flourishing is generously hosting the event once more.
Please sign up below via the QR code and share. 💙💙

11/11/2025

Cold Weather Safety Reminder from the Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department

Temperatures are expected to drop to around 36°F on Monday. While not freezing, cooler nights can still lead to unsafe heating practices and pose risks to pets.

🔥 Heating Safety:
• Keep space heaters 3 ft. from anything that can burn
• Plug heaters directly into the wall
• Turn them off when you leave the room or go to sleep

⚡ Electrical Safety:
• Don’t overload outlets
• Avoid running extension cords under rugs or through doorways
• Replace damaged cords immediately

🐾 Pet Safety:
• Bring pets indoors on cold nights when possible
• If outside, give them dry, insulated shelter and warm bedding

Let’s stay safe and look out for one another, Bartlett.
— Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department

11/06/2025

One more week left to sign up for your Thanksgiving meal! Don’t forget!

11/01/2025

Proud to be attending the 50th Annual Retiree Health Fair

10/30/2025

Vote for HOCTIL it's easy! Help us receive a $10,000 donation on Giving Tuesday. Every dollar HOCTIL receives will be put to direct care for individuals with disabilities! With $10,000, HOCTIL can assist with home modifications like ramps, independent skills training for employment for individuals with disabilities, and help fill in the gaps for basic needs like hygiene. Click to vote, Like the post and tag 3 friends. Let's help Zeffy donate to a great local nonprofit!

🎉 We're giving away $10,000 this Giving Tuesday!

Want to help your favorite nonprofit win? Here's how:

✅ Enter the contest: bit.ly/zeffy-giving-tuesday-2025
✅ Add your nonprofit's name
✅ Like this post and tag 3 friends for extra entries

The more entries your nonprofit gets, the better your chances to win the $10K!

Last year's winner used their prize for scholarships and their annual gala. This year, it could be YOU!

Contest closes December 1st at 11:59 pm EST. We'll announce the winner December 8th.

Ready to help your nonprofit win big? Enter now!

10/30/2025

Food Pantry Resources in the Central and Heart areas

10/29/2025

📢 Grab Bags are now available! We know that life is busy and sometimes waiting to shop the pantry isn't an option. We now offer Grab Bags: pre-packed bags that you can pick up from 8:15-8:30 AM & 12:45-1:00 PM. There are a limited number of bags at each distribution time, so it is first come, first serve.

Please note:
🔹Bags are pre-packed and must be taken as is.
🔹There will not be any raw meat in the bags.
🔹Picking up grab bags WILL count towards your monthly pantry distribution.

10/29/2025

Public transportation needs to hear from you! Please complete the survey to assist in sharing the transportation needs of the community!

🚐💡 Strong partnerships, stronger transit!

📝 Take the survey today 👉 http://bit.ly/3Jod2ai

In partnership with Hill Country Transit District, City And Rural Rides and dedicated local collaborators like Workforce Solutions of Central Texas we’re working to improve rural transit across Central Texas — and we want to hear from YOU!

🧠 Fresh ideas
🌟 New possibilities
🚐 Microtransit wins

Together, we can shape the future of transportation in our community.

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Learn about the FY27-31 Regional Public Transportation Coordination Plan http://bit.ly/4nopCV9

10/29/2025