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n our annual Year-End Giving Guide, we feature a number of local nonprofits and their important work. As you plan your end-of-year giving, consider helping financially or by volunteering your time throughout the year.
Lubbock Moonlight Musicals Year established: 2006 History: In its year of incorporation, Lubbock Moonlight Musicals began performances in the Wells Fargo Amphitheatre in August 2006, with a production of “Oklahoma!” Since then, LMM has offered outside shows in the summer, and shows in the Civic Center in the Fall and Spring. Past productions have included such favorites as “The Sound of Music,”“CATS,”“Phantom of the Opera,”“Guys and Dolls” and “Fiddler on the Roof.” Mission: To entertain, educate and provide opportunities with live music theater, enriching lives in Lubbock and the South Plains. The Vision of Moonlight Musicals is to be the premiere performance, production and educational musical theater company of the South Plains. Programs and services: In addition to the annual production schedule, the Moonlight Arts Academy produces smaller shows for school-aged students who enroll in the program. Students team up and produce an actual show with all the production elements of the larger shows. Classes in acting, dance and singing for all ages are offered in the fall and spring. Areas served: Moonlight also provides entertainment services for corporate and private events. For more information on pricing, programing and customization options, contact info@ moonlightmusicals.com. Notable milestones: In the summer of 2009, Lubbock Moonlight Musicals coordinated a major construction project for physical improvements to the Wells Fargo Amphitheater, including the 46
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construction of a scenic shop and dressing rooms, a roof over the main stage, a new box office, and outdoor pavilion. In 2014, the amphitheater was renamed Moonlight Musicals Amphitheater by the Lubbock City Council. With continued growth and infrastructure improvements since, the Amphitheater is home to high-quality, family-friendly productions under the stars during the Lubbock summer. 2016 brought about a significant collaboration with Texas Tech producing “The Phantom of the Opera.” This production brought local professional David Gaschen to the stage in his famed international and Broadway role as the Phantom. Plans for the future: Moonlight Musicals is now under the direction of Executive Director Justin Duncan, who intends to continue the tradition of excellence and growth during his tenure. A veteran of the stage and producer of more than 25 productions with Moonlight Musicals, Duncan is adamant about production quality, family-friendly pricing, and excellent storytelling. Season tickets, new productions, and collaborations with schools are essential to Moonlight’s future. Current campaigns: The company continues to offer production support to local school districts, most recently with Frenship High School’s production of “Les Misérables” with scenic, lighting and sound design. Upcoming fundraisers and events: A great way to get involved with Moonlight Musicals is to volunteer at a production or become a donor by signing up for convenient monthly donations. Our Fill the Moon campaign allows you to become a monthly subscriber for $5 or more.
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2806 Avenue A | 722.0556 | moonlightmusicals.com
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To volunteer as an usher at one of our productions, contact volunteer@moonlightmusicals.com to sign up. If you are interested in helping backstage, contact info@moonlightmusicals.com. More information on donations and volunteering can be found at www.moonlightmusicals.com. YEAR-END GIVING GUIDE • SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
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Volunteer Center of Lubbock Year established: 1990 History: The Volunteer Center was first established to connect volunteers with community needs, and to provide nonprofit management assistance to area nonprofit organizations. Mission: We exist to inspire people to find their purpose and act on it! When you ask us what we do, we will tell you we are in the business of community engagement. When you ask us why, we will tell you that we believe a more engaged community has the potential to transform the world. Programs and services: We strive to build a culture of service throughout the South Plains. Our volunteer services include our familyfriendly From the Heart program and National Days of Service, facilitating Youth in Service programs for 40-plus schools, and providing volunteer matching services to help those wanting to serve find their best fit. Beyond that, we strive to develop the next generation of leaders through Transformative Leadership Development programs and a variety of professional workshops. The VCL also provides opportunities geared toward youth and young professionals, such as our Lubbock HYPE program and United Way Youth Division. Areas served: The Volunteer Center cultivates volunteerism and enables leaders throughout the South Plains area. Notable milestones: In 2018, the Volunteer Center of Lubbock inspired 49,130 people to find their purpose and act on it. 48
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Plans for the future: Your ideas for getting more people purposefully involved are welcome! We are always interested in hearing how we might better serve. Give us a call at 806-747-0551. Current campaigns: We have just announced our 2020 Transformative Leadership Line-Up, including High Performing Teams, Emerging Leaders, Volunteer Manager Leaders, and Executive Director Boot Camp. All of these programs will kick off in February with Transformative Leadership Day, where each participant will receive a personalized leadership assessment and further understanding of their specific strengths. Upcoming fundraisers and events: The 23rd Annual Cornucopia Luncheon will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 5. At this event, we will present our “Get Involved Awards,” which honor those who have made prominent impacts in their community. The Volunteer Center also has three National Days of Service approaching – Family Volunteer Day, Nov. 16, and Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, Jan. 20, 2020. These are days on which Americans all over the country come together to give back in their communities. We work with our partners to plan projects for volunteers to make the most impact on those days. Whether volunteering with your family, coworkers or friends, we want to inspire hearts for service and ask you to join us in getting involved! Find out more information about National Days of Service or register to serve by visiting our website.
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A thriving community is a collaborative one – partnerships between for-profits, nonprofits, schools, individuals, and organizations of all types are the heart of what we do. To invest in our impact or to find out how to partner with us, visit our website, or contact Paris Wright at pwright@volunteerlubbock.org. YEAR-END GIVING GUIDE • SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
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Lubbock Impact Year established: 2007 History: What started as a soup kitchen serving barbecue sandwiches to 50 people has grown to a ministry of 16 different programs for the working poor and povertystricken. All programs are free. Our pillars of existence are combating a cycle of generational poverty, giving tools to individuals to gain more economic independence, and adding to the Kingdom for Jesus Christ. Mission: Transform Lives, Renew Minds, and Educate Families Programs and Services: Food, clothing, health care, and spiritual growth. We focus first on immediate needs, and then hope to build a relationship in order to help with long-term needs and a move toward more independence. Areas served: The working poor and poverty stricken of our community
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Notable milestones: 2009, Free Clinic opened; 2011, Dental Clinic opened; 2016, switched to family-style soup kitchen; 2018, optometry and audiology added. Plans for the future: Update our aged building; increase health care education to our medical patients; enhance our ability to help individuals gain economic independence. Current campaigns: Living and Giving Campaign: goal of 1,000 monthly donors at $20/month; Buy-a-Night: for businesses and groups, $3,451 (Cover all expenses for one evening and receive a social media blitz.); Pretty Potties 2020: Lubbock Impact has 19 restrooms that need to be updated. Groups or organizations may adopt a restroom and fund the renovation or do the work themselves.
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How to Help Fund a program; stock our food pantry; donate toilet paper; provide fun centerpieces for our 20 dining tables; provide plastic ware and colorful napkins; volunteer your time and talents. Email volunteer@lubbockimpact.com to learn more. Donate easily: Text LBBIMPACT to 44321
2707 34th St. | 806.799.4329 | lubbockimpact.com
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Texas South Plains Honor Flight Year established: 2012 History: When the WWII Memorial was completed, Physician’s Assistant and retired Air Force Captain Earl Morse was working at a Veteran Affairs clinic in Springfield, Ohio. After seeing that many of his patients were unable to make the trip to Washington, D.C., to see the memorial, he proposed to take two veterans. He passed the word to his flying club and 11 more pilots got on board. In January 2005, the group formed a board and began raising funds. Others began to volunteer. The first Honor Flight took off on May 21, 2005, with six small planes and 12 veterans. In 2012, the South Plains Honor Flight was started with the help of retired Chief Petty Officer Jack Barnes from the Panhandle Honor Flight in Amarillo. The first South Plains Honor Flight out of Lubbock was in fall 2012, with 82 veterans aboard, including 65 WWII veterans. We now take WWII, Korean, and Vietnam veterans on the Texas South Plains Honor Flight. Mission: Our mission is to send South Plains veterans to Washington, D.C., to pay homage to their fellow brothers and sisters in arms (both living and deceased) by visiting the war and service memorials built in their honor. Programs and services: Our organization is a 501(c) nonprofit. All funds raised go toward our mission, which provides veterans an allexpense paid, three-day trip to Washington, D.C. 52
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Areas served: West Texas and parts of Eastern New Mexico Notable milestones: In 2012, 82 veterans (including 65 WWII veterans) were flown to Washington out of Lubbock; 2019 – more than 800 veterans flown since the first flight in 2012. As of the end of 2018, more than 163,000 veterans have flown on one of the many Honor Flights around the country. There are now 130 Honor Flight hubs in the U.S., with seven being in Texas. Plans for the future: We intend to continue taking veterans to D.C. with the generous support of our community. Current campaigns: Having just completed our 2019 flight on Sept. 17, we are already working on the 2020 flight. We are also trying to gather interest from female veterans for a Women’s Honor Flight. Upcoming fundraisers and events: The total cost of the chartered trip is around $220,000, so our group works year round to fundraise. Each year, we have a Radiothon with KSSL in the spring, a golf tournament in May, a concert at the Cactus Theater in June, and a telethon on KCBD in July. We also hold other special fundraisers throughout the year and we keep that information up to date on our Facebook page: facebook.com/southplainshonorflight. Businesses and individuals can donate at any time by mail, on our website, or on our Facebook.
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Please help make this trip of a lifetime possible for our many area veterans who asked so little and gave so much of their young lives to protect the freedoms that we continue to enjoy in our country. Applications and information can be found and donations can be made on our website: texassouthplainshonorflight.org. YEAR-END GIVING GUIDE • SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
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Foster A Life Year established: June 2004 History: Foster*A*Life was the idea of psychologist, Dr. Shaun H. Keel, who has spent more than 20 years working with children involved with Child Protective Services (CPS). In working with hundreds of these children, it has been heartbreaking to hear them cry about losing their families. Of course, they also are distressed about the abuse or neglect they suffered. There are often comments from them about not having things in life that most children want to have, and what many children take for granted, such as playing on a baseball team, having a birthday party or getting to go to a movie. Dr. Keel always wanted to do more than she was able to do through her practice; therefore, Foster*A*Life was created so that these “forgotten” children could have special dreams to help them feel important and to improve their self-esteem. With the help of family and friends, Foster*A*Life began filling the requests of these children. Mission: To provide otherwise unavailable assistance, services and opportunities to children who are involved with CPS. The purpose is to enhance the lives of those children who have been abused, neglected or abandoned. Foster*A*Life hopes to promote a more positive self-image and increase self-esteem by promoting the overall well-being of these children. Programs and services: Individual requests range from musical 54
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instruments, to summer camps to soccer registration. The requests are as unique as the children Foster*A*Life serves. Foster*A*Life programs include Journey Gear (provides suitcases so children do not have to put their clothes and possessions in trash bags); Happy Birthday Program; Prom Expo (dresses and accessories for special occasions); Kids Art Journey (to promote the arts and to discover talent that can be nurtured); Preston’s Purpose (to help former foster youth pursue their education); Anchors (to promote foster placements and support caseworkers). Areas served: Lubbock County and 17 surrounding counties Notable milestones: For the first 15 years, Foster*A*Life has been 100% volunteer. Recently, Dr. Keel began serving as the Executive Director after retiring from her practice. The need for this step was to ensure that Foster*A*Life will grow and continue for many years. Plans for the future: To expand services to children from other areas of Texas, such as Amarillo. Also, to provide services to children who have been adopted through CPS. Foster children often continue to suffer from trauma for several years, and Foster*A*Life would like to support adoptive families by continuing to provide services for these children. Upcoming fundraisers and events: Second Annual Mustache Dash, a fun run in honor of abused and neglected children (Spring 2020); 15th Annual Hub City Beach Party (Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020)
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Hospice of Lubbock Year founded: 1987 History: In the mid-1980s a group of concerned citizens and medical professionals recognized the need for high-quality endof-life care. Hospice of Lubbock was the first hospice care provider on the South Plains. It is the only nonprofit hospice in the Lubbock area. In 1999, it became affiliated with Covenant Health and continues to serve 19 counties as the only provider of adult and pediatric end-of-life care. Mission: Creating a community of dignity and hope during end of life. Programs and services: Home Care; Adult and Pediatric Care; Unfunded Care; Bereavement Support; Direct Patient Volunteers; as well as non-patient volunteer opportunities. Areas served: Bailey, Borden, Cochran, Crosby, Dawson, Dickens, Floyd, Gaines, Garza, Hale, Hockley, Kent, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Motley, Parmer, Terry, Yoakum counties Notable milestones: Hospice of Lubbock has assisted more than 500 veterans since 2013. Hospice of Lubbock and the We Honor Veterans Committee achieved a 4 Star Level within the We Honor Veterans Organization in 2015. We have cared for more than 10,000 patients since 1987, and provide services to approximately 700 patients and their families annually. Plans for the future: Hospice of Lubbock is currently looking for a grant or major donor to help fund a Music Therapy Program to benefit patients and their families. Music Therapy is far more than 56
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someone playing the piano or singing a song. It incorporates music into the complicated world of grief and bereavement. One of the ways that Music Therapy is used to help people in their grief journey is to record a patient’s heartbeat and weave it into a song that is given to the family. Target start date is January 2020. Current campaigns: Hospice of Lubbock is working diligently to update and improve our website. We feel it is important to have an informative, navigation friendly, and supportive website for our community. The website will have easier access to information regarding Hospice of Lubbock, hospice care, services, events, programs, additional links to other community support groups and affiliations. The renewed website will have a donation page specific to Hospice of Lubbock events and programs. Upcoming fundraisers and events: Light up a Life – Each holiday season, the citizens of the communities we serve are invited to make a donation in memory of, honor of, or to celebrate their loved ones. A beautiful tree stays lit throughout the season in tribute to the patients and families we serve. (Held annually usually in late November or early December.) Hospice of Lubbock’s Mayors’ Beans and Cornbread Luncheon – held the first Friday in March, our largest annual fundraiser is also an opportunity for our community to come together in celebration of our work. The luncheon is hosted by area mayors, and attendees are served by local officials and celebrities. Proceeds from this event help provide end-of-life care to unfunded and underfunded patients.
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Since 1987, no one who is hospice appropriate has been denied care due to lack of funding. Please consider making a donation that will allow our Hospice of Lubbock staff to continue helping families in our community. We are grateful for your interest in helping our mission of achieving a comfortable end-oflife experience for all who need it. We offer a variety of charitable programs designed to fit your lifestyle and budget. Giving opportunities include, Unfunded Care, We Honor Veterans, Music Therapy, Light Up a Life event, and annual Mayor’s Beans and Cornbread.
3702 21st St. 795.2751 hospiceoflubbock.org
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Children’s Home of Lubbock
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Plan a party or special play day. Help with holiday celebrations. Help with workday projects. Sponsor a collection drive or coordinate fundraising at your church. Assist with fundraisers and special events. Assist with the summer program, particularly for younger children. Sponsor a cottage for birthday celebrations for a year. Sponsor a cottage for Christmas.
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Year established: 1954 History: The plan for expressing compassion for homeless children was conceived in the fall of 1951, as a group of Christians of the Broadway Church of Christ began to dream about establishing an innovative program for children. The first child came into care at the newly dedicated Children’s Home of Lubbock on April 18, 1954. Sixty-five years later, The Children’s Home has served nearly 6,800 children. Mission: Working to provide quality care that transforms the lives of at-risk children and their families through the active compassion of Christ. Programs and services: Residential Group Care accommodates nearly 50 children in multiple cottages. Complete with full-time house parents, it provides a positive “family” experience for children ages 5 to 18. Targeted Case Management for our foster and adoptive homes, post adoptive families and biological families is designed to support placements and help achieve/maintain permanency for children and their families. The Young Mother Program is a safe place where teen mothers can live with their babies and acquire parenting, academic and life skills. Emergency Shelter and Assessment Center offers a safe haven for abused and neglected children on a moment’s notice, any time day or night. Our specialists in Education and Recreation provide help for students to catch up in school and participate in vigorous exercise and social skill development. Areas served: Children ages newborn to 21, from West Texas in Child Protective Services care Notable milestones: In 1998, the Home became one of the few child care agencies in Texas to achieve accreditation with the Council on Accreditation of Services for Children and Families, Inc. Plans for the future: We will celebrate our 1,000th adoption some time in 2020, and will have a community-wide event to celebrate this milestone. Current campaigns: Every Heart Needs a Home Capitol Campaign Upcoming fundraisers and events: Christmas fundraiser for kids on campus and those in our foster homes; 1,000th Adoption Celebration (expected 2020)
4404 Idalou Road | 762.0481 childshome.org
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Year established: July 1, 2015 History: Grace Campus is owned and operated by Paul’s Project 501(c)(3), which formed in December 2014. The board of Paul’s Project agreed, without hesitation, to accept control of what used to be known as Tent City in 2015, so that it would not be shut down. At that time, Tent City became Grace Campus. Today, Grace Campus is a transitional homeless shelter that serves approximately 325 people a year and tiny houses have replaced the worn-out army tents that once stood. Mission: The mission of Grace Campus is to inspire hope, instill value, and equip the homeless in our community. Programs and services: Most of the people at Grace Campus are “situationally homeless” and simply need an opportunity to focus on getting back on their feet. Therefore, Grace Campus provides the practical necessities needed to live day to day (showers, meals, shelter, laundry, mail access, hygiene items, financial classes, etc.), while working on moving out of homelessness. A clothes closet is located on-site, as well as access to various resources and job opportunities throughout our community. Areas served: Lubbock and the surrounding area Notable milestones: Last year, 78 people moved from Grace Campus into independent living, and 65 so far this year. These lives were all changed through a yearly budget of less than $230,000. GuideStar’s 2019 Platinum Seal was awarded to Grace Campus for nonprofit transparency. Plans for the future: Continue to integrate earth-friendly energy alternatives and provide a new counseling area. Current campaigns: Grace Campus does not ask for or receive any government (taxpayer) money, so we are continuously campaigning for financial support. We operate solely based on the generous giving of those who care about the homeless in our West Texas community.
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Year founded: 1997 History: For more than 22 years, Open Door (formerly Carpenter’s Church) has been a place where everyone is welcomed as they are. Through our Community Center, Church, Supportive Housing, and Survivor Housing programs, Open Door creates a place where every person can live, thrive and belong. Mission: To cultivate community, opportunity and restoration with people experiencing poverty and homelessness in Lubbock. Programs and services: Open Door Community Center is open daily to the public, providing day shelter, showers and restroom facilities, daily breakfast, life skills classes, assistance with IDs and birth certificates, and much more. Open Door Church is a diverse, non-denominational Christian community where everyone is welcome. We meet Sundays and Wednesdays as well as daily for morning prayer. Open Door Supportive Housing provides permanent supportive housing to chronically homeless adults with disabilities. Open Door Supportive Housing provides rental assistance and wrap-around supportive services to help people stay housed and improve their well-being. Open Door Survivor Housing provides transitional housing for victims of sex trafficking and their children, with fully furnished apartments, transportation, childcare, and holistic, therapeutic supportive services for survivors and their children for up to 18 months. Areas served: Lubbock county and the South Plains Area of Governments region, with some referrals to Survivor Housing from other parts of Texas or the U.S. Notable milestones: Open Door has housed 41 people to date in Supportive Housing, significantly contributing to a 57% reduction in chronic homelessness since 2017. Open Door has housed 30 people to date in Survivor Housing, providing comprehensive, therapeutic case management for survivors of sex trafficking and their children. Plans for the future: Open Door has set the goal of ending chronic homelessness by the end of 2020. Current campaigns: The Five to Thrive campaign invites people to join Threshold, Open Door’s membership program, for as little as $5 a month and to ask five of their friends to join with the goal of 500 total members. All recurring monthly donations of $5 or more are automatically enrolled in Threshold. Upcoming fundraisers and events: Open Door is an active participant in Giving Tuesday LBK on Dec. 3. Open Door also has a large end-of-year giving campaign that will run the last 15 days of December 2019.
1918 13th St. opendoorlbk.org facebook.com/opendoorlbk
Monterey Church of Christ Year founded: 1963 History: Throughout our 56-year history, the Monterey Church of Christ has been committed to being the presence of Jesus in the Lubbock community and throughout the world. God has blessed us in multiple ways, and He continues to open doors of opportunity for us to serve Him and others. We are excited to be part of the Lubbock community and pray God’s blessings on our city! Mission: Love God, Love Others! (2 Corinthians 13:14) Programs and services: A number of ministries serve both our church family and the Lubbock area community, including a Marriage Ministry, Recovery Ministry for those struggling with addictions, Divorce Recovery, and ministries for children, young people, college students, women, men and senior adults. Monterey also operates Sugar ‘N Spice, a Tuesday/ Thursday preschool. As one body, we pursue a culture marked by: Worship, Belonging, Presence, Sacrifice, and Discipleship. Sunday worship assemblies are at 8:30 a.m. (a cappella) and 10:45 a.m. (instrumental). Sunday Bible classes for all ages are at 9:45 a.m. We also offer a variety of Wednesday night Bible classes at 7:00 p.m. for all ages. Areas served: In the Lubbock area, we serve and support the Children’s Home of Lubbock, St. Benedict’s, Family Promise, Hope Lodge, Fiesta Friday Special Needs Ministry, Foster Parent Night Out, and many others. Our global missions include Kenya, Rwanda, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Tanzania, Peru, and other parts of the world through World Bible School. Notable milestones: We moved to our new southwest location at 82nd and lola in 2005. Since our move, we have hosted worship, leadership and mission conferences. Over the past decade, a beautiful Prayer Garden has been developed on the southern portion of our campus. Plans for the future: Continued expansion of community and worldwide missions. Upcoming fundraisers and events: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 5 p.m.; Ray Vander Laan seminar, Jan. 17-19, 2020; Easter Weekend Celebration, April 10-12 2020; Work as Worship seminar, May 2020
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6111 82nd St. | 795.5201 montereychurch.com
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest Year established: 1988 Mission: Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that keeps families together while their sick or injured child is receiving treatment in local hospitals. We serve more than 13,000 people each year through our core programs. Our main focus area includes 69 counties in southeastern New Mexico and throughout Texas that equates to 26% of the state. Programs and services: The Ronald McDonald House provides a home-away-from-home for families of hospitalized children. This is the cornerstone program of RMHC. Ronald McDonald Family Rooms provide services to ALL families of hospitalized children, whether home is two miles away or two thousand. Our Family Rooms are located in Covenant Women’s and Children’s Hospital, University Medical Center in Lubbock, and Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile provides quality health care services to Permian Basin children who might not otherwise have access to medical services. This 42-foot mobile unit is equipped with two patient exam rooms, laboratory, onboard pharmacy and medical records area. Areas served: Much of West Texas (South Plains, Permian Basin, Big Country, Concho Valley) plus eastern New Mexico. Notable milestones: 100% of all contributions support the families of our region. For every dollar donated, 84 cents goes directly to programs. RMHC is debt-free and has been for 30 years, with an average donation of $50. No family has been turned away for financial reasons. Plans for the future: Looking into 2020 and more, a second RMHC house is being studied for the growing medical community in Lubbock. Upcoming fundraisers and events: Quarterback S.A.C.K. has been raising money for families for 18 years. Food Truck Fridays are available every last Friday of the month. Red Shoe Shindig in April will bring together great fun and great casino fun!
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3413 10th St. | 744.8877 rmhcsouthwest.com
TOVA Coffeehouse Year founded: 2018 History: Looking for a way to cultivate community and bring transformative attention to local poverty, a group of friends got together in 2015 to explore the idea of a nonprofit coffee shop. Three years later, on June 11, 2018, TOVA Coffeehouse opened its doors. The name TOVA means “to do good” – importantly, this a verb (not a noun). Mission: We exist to elevate the poverty conversation in Lubbock, Texas. We do this by sharing our platform and profits with local organizations who challenge the way we see poverty. Programs and services: Seasonal drinks, event catering, live entertainment Areas served: Lubbock area Notable milestones: Celebrated our first year in Lubbock Plans for the future: To open other locations in Lubbock and begin roasting coffee. Current campaigns: We will honor partner organizations Malta Farms, One Heart Orphan Care, and Open Door through 2019. Upcoming fundraisers and events: Every day! Daily profits go to select nonprofits in the Lubbock community.
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Enjoy our coffee, host meetings in our back room, cater your events (coffee and bakery items).
6023 82nd St., Suite 1 | 368.7218 tovacoffeehouse.org
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Texas Boys Ranch Year founded: 1973 History: Texas Boys Ranch (TBR) began its work helping troubled teen boys. Today, we care for the emotional and physical needs of both boys and girls, ranging in ages from 0 to 22, who have been removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect. We empower these children to create a bright future. Mission: The mission of TBR is Sharing Jesus, Healing Hearts, Transforming Lives. Programs and services: We carry out our mission through three separate but collaborative programs; our Emergency Children’s Shelter, Foster Care and Adoption Program, and our main campus, located on a 470-acre working ranch that provides residential care, counseling and equine-assisted psychotherapy. Areas served: TBR serves CPS Region One which consists of 41 counties in northern Texas. We also take children from outside this area as need arises. Borders are not a factor when children are in need. Notable milestones: An important change with our licensing took place in 2010, as we began caring for girls at TBR. This enabled us to keep sibling groups together, which is very important to the emotional stability of children. Another big year for us was 2014, when we added both the Children’s Shelter and our Foster and Adoption Programs. These programs serve hundreds of children every year. Plans for the future: As we have grown in the past, we will continue growing and adapting in order to provide more and better services to children in need. We believe our recent COA Accreditation will help with that growth a great deal. Current campaigns: We are focused on our Annual Giving Fund and seek to raise the money to support the work we are doing in our three programs. Your donations make the difference in our children’s lives. Upcoming fundraisers and events: Giving Tuesday on Dec. 3. The Overton Hotel’s Gingerbread Display fundraiser kicks off on Dec. 3 as well. Our cottages and shelter need Christmas sponsors to provide presents for our kids.
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Donate Volunteer Foster or adopt Visit our Facebook page. Visit texasboysranch.org.
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4810 N. County Road 2800 | 747.3187 texasboysranch.org
Community Foundation of West Texas
2019 CFWT Heroes The Bass family
2019 CFWT Teacher Mini Grants $39,000 awarded
2018 Giving Tuesday recipients $270,000 awarded
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How to Help For more information on the Community Foundation of West Texas, visit www.cfwtx.org or call 806-762-8061.
Year established: 1981 History: In 1981, a group of 12 local leaders envisioned changing the climate of philanthropy in Lubbock and the surrounding counties. The Community Foundation of West Texas was the product of these founding directors. Do you think they ever thought it would amount to giving omore than $2.5 million a year back to our community? It has! In 2018, the Foundation awarded $2.57 million in grants and scholarships, and in 2019, will give an estimated $4.1 million! Mission: To improve the quality of life for all people in West Texas through the development of organized philanthropy. Programs and services: The funds that are held at the foundation awards grants to more than 100 students. Areas served: Lubbock county and the 14 surrounding counties Notable milestones: In 2019, the Foundation will exceed $26.5 million in grants and scholarships! Plans for the future: CFWT will continue to grow its endowments and assets in order to grant more dollars back into the community we call home! Current campaigns: The Foundation brings together the financial resources of individuals, families and local businesses to support nonprofits in our communities. We act as convener by bringing groups and individuals together to reach common goals. Together we have strengthened nonprofits by increasing their annual income forever, as well as the hundreds of scholarships provided to students to further their education. However, the needs of our community keep growing, and so we must as well. Your direct support is vital to ensure our long-term growth and stability. The Charitable IRA Rollover provision is now available for your charitable giving, which allows an individual who is 70 ½ or older to gift up to $100,000 from an IRA directly to a charity without having to recognize the IRA distribution as taxable income! *Please note that because of Internal Revenue Code restrictions, transfers to donor advised funds do not qualify for the special rollover treatment. And other financial tools are available at the foundation to serve you. Upcoming fundraisers and events: On Dec. 3, the South Plains will celebrate Giving Tuesday, a nationwide day of giving that falls on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. This year, we will have more than 50 nonprofit organizations participating. Donations will be accepted online (beginning Nov. 5) at givingtuesdaylbk.org or on Dec. 3 at any United, Market Street or Amigos in Lubbock, Levelland, Plainview, Post or Slaton.
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Boys & Girls Club of Lubbock Year established: The Lubbock Boys & Girls Club began its long history of serving children in the Lubbock community in 1940. History: Originally conceived in 1937, the Boys & Girls Club began in 1940. The United Way of Lubbock is the primary source of ongoing support for the Boys & Girls Club. In addition, strong leadership and support from many civic clubs have been essential to the growth and success of the Club. These groups include the South Plains Lions Club, Downtown American Business Club, and the Optimist Club. Mission: To inspire and enable all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. Programs and services: Boys & Girls Club of Lubbock has three main program focus areas – Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship and Healthy Lifestyles. We do academic programs, Kidz Lit Reading program, Lego Robotics, Money Matters, SMART Leaders program, Keystone and Torch Club leadership programs, Triple Play recreation, and SMART Girls and Passport to Manhood. Notable milestones: The most recent milestone was the grand opening of the J.T. & Margaret Talkington Boys & Girls Club this past April. This 16,500-square-foot facility located at 26th and Kewanee, was built to serve children in west Lubbock. The Club has a full-size gymnasium, game rooms, teen center, computer lab, arts and crafts, and kitchen area. We are already serving many children in the Frenship ISD, and hope to serve more for many years to come! In 2020, the organization will celebrate its 80th anniversary, and we will have a year-long celebration beginning with our Outback Dinner on March 5 at the Civic Center. We will have a huge celebration in July 2020 and are asking for all our alumni and friends to help us celebrate!
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LUBBOCK 3221 59th St. | 792.2880 | lubbockbgc.org Great Futures Start Here
Lubbock Meals on Wheels Year established: 1971 History: Lubbock Meals on Wheels began in 1971 with a small group of caring board members, staff, and volunteers. Service began with the delivery of meals to 29 recipients, Monday through Friday. Mission: Respecting the dignity of every human being, no matter their need or physical condition, Lubbock Meals on Wheels will provide nutritious home-delivered meals to those who are homebound, elderly, or disabled. We shall seek to break the social isolation experienced by the homebound, by providing warm, caring friendly contact through our volunteers. Programs and services: Currently, we have more programs and services including County Frozen Meals, Emergency Meals, Pet Food Program, Senior Food Boxes, Weekend Meal Program, and the Holiday Frozen Meal Program. Areas served: Lubbock and Wolfforth Notable milestones: Groundbreaking for a renovation and expansion project was held May 2016. The construction was completed in July 2018, and increased the size of our building from 6,200 square feet to 15,000 square feet. Plans for the future: To recruit more volunteers and increase financial support to meet the growing need for services. Upcoming fundraisers and events: Easy as Pie Fundraiser, Nov. 15-23, all Lubbock United Supermarkets locations; Be a Santa to a Senior, angel tree at Walmart (Loop 289 and Quaker), Nov. 21-Dec. 6; gift delivery on Dec. 17; Senior Food Box delivery, Dec. 19; Mardi Gras Fundraiser, Feb. 25, 2020, Civic Center Exhibit Hall
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South Plains Kidney Foundation Year established: May 1975; revitalized in 2012 History: The South Plains Kidney Foundation (SPKF) was founded to raise awareness and bring education and assistance to people affected by kidney disease in the West Texas area. SPKF became affiliated with the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) until 2010, when NKF stopped providing assistance to the area. SPKF revitalized in 2012 to help meet the needs of this very important population. The SPKF is a local charity that helps serve the needs of West Texas residents. Mission: To prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, and help improve the health and well-being of patients and families affected by these diseases. The foundation helps promote awareness and conducts programs in professional education, patient and community services, public education and supports organ donation. Programs and services: Medical Professional Symposium (February); Kidney Awareness Month (March); Soccer Tournament (summer); Patient Symposium (October); West Texas Dialysis and Transplant Support Group (quarterly meetings the last Tuesday of the month, 5:30-7 p.m.) Areas served: West Texas – Lubbock, Plainview, Brownfield, Lamesa, and Denver City Notable milestones: Starting in 2013, SPKF has helped patients with $25,000 worth of assistance annually. Primary assistance is for transportation to dialysis, nutritional supplements, gift cards for food, medication, and emergency assistance. Plans for the future: Bring continued awareness and early detection and intervention programs to the area Current campaigns: Patient Services Fund to raise money to assist people dealing with kidney disease, dialysis and transplantation. We would like to raise more money to allow us to help more people with these unmet needs. Upcoming fundraisers and events: Our events are annual and we are always adding new and exciting fundraisers, so stay tuned! Master Chef and Fashion Show in the works.
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P O Box 65356 | 283.7357 southplainskidney.com
Junior League of Lubbock Year established: 1935 History: Originally founded as the Junior Welfare League of Lubbock, early volunteer efforts were concentrated on the Mrs. W.T. Milam’s Home for Orphans. In 1954, the organization became the 183rd member of the Association of Junior Leagues International. Throughout its rich history, JLL has supported a variety of focus areas, such as education, hunger, childhood safety, and women’s health. The JLL has also played a part in launching many community staples including the Children’s Advocacy Center, Ronald McDonald House, and Safety City. Mission: The Junior League of Lubbock is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Our purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. Programs and services: Food2Kids, which provides weekly sacks of non-perishable food to Lubbock ISD elementary children identified as food insecure; Kids in the Kitchen, a health education program that empowers youth to make healthy lifestyle choices; SPARK, which is designed to ignite the potential of eighth-grade girls to develop into self-confident students and leaders. Areas served: Lubbock and surrounding areas Notable milestones: 1939, first project, the Well Baby Clinic, launched; 1954, officially recognized as the Junior League of Lubbock; 1979, first Holiday Happening held; 1989, first Community Assistance Grant awarded; 1990, first impact area, Child Abuse and Neglect, chosen; 2014, 60th Anniversary of AJLI membership; 2019, 40th Anniversary of Holiday Happening Plans for the future: To continue to look for new opportunities to expand our signature projects to make a greater impact in our community. Current campaigns: In 2017, childhood safety was chosen as a five-year focus area to bring awareness to issues facing children and families of the South Plains. Upcoming fundraisers and events: Holiday Happening, Nov. 20-24; Partner Card, April 1-20, 2020; Touch-a-Truck, April 18, 2020
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4205 84th St. | 794-8874 jllubbock.com
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Buddy Holly Center Year established: The Buddy Holly Center officially opened its doors in 1999. History: The building in which the center is located opened as the city’s Fort Worth and Denver South Plains Railway depot in 1928. In 1996, the City of Lubbock obtained a sizable collection of Holly-related artifacts from his estate, and the next year it purchased the former depot. In 1999, the new Buddy Holly Center opened as the home of the newly acquired Buddy Holly collection as well as a replacement for the city’s Fine Arts Center, which had been established in 1984. Mission: The Buddy Holly Center is a performance and visual arts center in Lubbock, Texas, dedicated to Buddy Holly as well as the music of Lubbock and West Texas more broadly. Our mission is simply to be a place where art and music are both expressed and appreciated on a daily basis. Programs and services: Along with the rotating exhibitions, the Fine Arts Gallery also hosts monthly educational workshops. The goal of the workshops is to get youth involved in the arts. We also do guided tours and event rentals. Notable milestones: This past September, The Buddy Holly Center celebrated its 20th anniversary. Plans for the future: The Buddy Holly Center plans to bring in new and different artwork from Lubbock and surrounding areas so we can continue to inspire and support the local artists within our community. Upcoming fundraisers and events: Caroling in the Courtyard, Dec, 13, 6-8 p.m.; Day the Music Died, Feb. 3, 2020
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Lubbock Children’s Health Clinic
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Year established: 1939 History: Lubbock Children’s Health Clinic (LCHC) has had a continuous presence in the Lubbock community since it was founded in 1939 by the Junior Welfare League (currently Junior League of Lubbock), previously know as Well Baby Clinic. It became a United Way community partner in 1952. In 2015, due to the generosity of the Talkington Foundation, we were able to move into a new clinic in east Lubbock and expanded our second in north Lubbock. In 2017, LCHC hired its third full-time nurse practioner to meet the growing health care needs of children in our community. Mission: To provide quality, comprehensive primary health care to the medically underserved children of Lubbock and the surrounding communities, without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, or parent ability to pay. Programs and services: In-house counseling services; sick child and infant care; immunizations/asthma management; preventative health care and well exams; developmental screenings; ADHD management; nutritional evaluations; vision and hearing screenings; health education for parents and children; extracurricular/sport physicals; lab testing; free pharmacy vouchers; Mothers Milk Bank of North Texas drop-off site; free optometry services by Lubbock Plains Eye Care Services; Parent Resource Center provided by the Parenting Cottage. Areas served: Lubbock and the surrounding communities Notable milestones: In September, LCHC celebrated 80 years in the Lubbock Community with a Denim & Pearls Benefit Dinner at the Lubbock Country Club, and raised more than $24,500 for children in our community. In 2018, LCHC saw 8,741 patients. Plans for the future: Continue to grow the services and the number of children we serve to ensure that every child has a medical home in our community.
How to Help • The community is encouraged to give online at www.lchclubbock.org. • Partner with us (donate). • Help us spread our mission. • Attend annual benefit dinner.
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Greater South Plains FCA Year established: 1969 History: The South Plains FCA started in 1969; however ,we had no staff between 1984 to 2010. Since 2010, we have grown to four local full-time staff, with two of those at Texas Tech serving as Athletic Chaplains for men’s and women’s sports. Mission: To lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church. Our vision is based upon the influence of coaches. Our staff locates Christian coaches who will use that platform with their athletes. Athletes are generally the most influential students on a campus. The influential coach stresses to the athletes the importance of using their influence to invite all other students to join them in weekly FCA meetings. Programs and services: We have more than 130 area high schools and middle schools meeting weekly at their campuses. That number does not include meetings of team sports at Texas Tech and Wayland. Areas served: We serve 26 counties of the South Plains. Notable milestones: Our sports camp at TTU is a four-day, three-night camp with more than 650 attending in 2019. The annual Fields of Faith event in Jones AT&T stadium is the single largest FCA event in the world. We average 10,000 students and 500 volunteers annually, with 800 to 1,000 youth accepting Jesus Christ annually. Since 2011, we have seen 13,126 documented youth accept Jesus Christ and given away 17,897 Bibles to local youth who tell us, “This will be my first Bible.” Plans for the future: Continue to grow our local ministry through coaches. Current campaigns: End-of-year giving Upcoming fundraisers and events: Annual Victory Celebration at United Supermarkets Arena, March 2020
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611 University Ave. | 239.6383 fcalubbock.org
The Salvation Army Year established: 1922 History: The Salvation Army was founded in 1865 in London, England, by William Booth. Booth was brokenhearted by the extreme need that existed in the East End of London. So Booth resigned his post as a minister and he and his wife, Catherine, devoted their lives to helping the least, the last and the lost. Because of Booth’s vision, The Salvation Army now operates in more than 130 countries across the globe, and serves as the largest army in the world. Mission: To meet human needs as an outward expression of our deep love for God and mankind. Programs and services: Emergency/Public Assistance; Pathway of Hope; EmPOWERment Center; Emergency Disaster Services; Hope for The Holidays Areas served: Lubbock and surrounding counties Notable milestones: The Salvation Army of Lubbock provides more than 150,000 units of service to those in need every year. Plans for the future: The Tokens of Hope program is a new initiative that will more effectively serve the needs of individuals and families experiencing homelessness in our community. We believe the program will reduce the number of homeless individuals in Lubbock. We’ve just acquired a new specialized response vehicle that will deploy to the streets of Lubbock to make contact with the homeless population that is not currently sheltered called HEART (Homeless Emergency Assistance Response Team). Current campaigns: The Red Kettle Campaign is the singlemost important fundraiser for The Salvation Army. The funding generated through the campaign not only provides Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday assistance to thousands of individuals, families and children, but funds also extend to our programs and services to the needy well into the second quarter of 2020. Upcoming fundraisers and events: Red Kettle Campaign, Nov. 8-Dec. 24; Angel Tree Campaign, November and December; Hub City Hope Celebration, April 23, 2020
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• Volunteer to ring a bell during the holiday season. • Serve meals at our shelter. • Patrol the streets with our Cold Patrol to serve the homeless. • Partner with us in changing lives and restoring hope.
1111 16th St. | 765.9434 salvationarmyusa.org
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Brownfield Chamber of Commerce Year established: 1947 Mission: The Brownfield Chamber of Commerce is organized for the purpose of advancing the commercial, industrial and civic interests of Brownfield and Terry County. Programs and services: The Terry County Harvest Festival; The Grape Capital of Texas Vineyard Festival; membership services for Chamber Member
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How to Help Sponsor the Vineyard Festival. Participate as a winery or restaurant. Attend the event. Make a scholarship donation to the Buzz Timmons Memorial Scholarship Program.
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Notable milestones: Through its efforts of research and compiled data and reaching out to the senator and state representative, we were able to obtain the designation of “The Grape Capital of Texas” in June 2015. In 2015, we had 1,500 acres in Terry County, and currently have 3,000 acres, which is more than any other county in Texas! The largest vineyard in Texas, which is Lahey Vineyard at 800 acres, is located in Brownfield. Plans for the future: Currently we have three local wineries with tasting rooms; we would like to continue to see more wineries in the future! Current campaigns: To continue to educate and promote The Grape Capital of Texas and promote the Texas Wine Industry. Our Grape Capital of Texas Vineyard Festival will be held July 31 and Aug. 1, 2020, in Brownfield. The festival includes a Food & Wine Event on Friday, and Vineyard Tours with a catered meal on Saturday. Area restaurants are invited to participate as are wineries from all over Texas!
221 Lubbock Road 637.2564 brownfieldchamber.com
Lubbock Entertainment and Performing Arts Association Year established: 2013 History: LEPAA was established to raise funds and oversee the construction and management of The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences, in downtown Lubbock. In April 2017, LEPAA broke ground on The Buddy Holly Hall, a three-year construction project on a 220,000-square-foot performing arts campus, which includes the 2,200-seat Helen Devitt Jones Theater, 425-seat community theater, new 22,000-square-foot home for Ballet Lubbock, full-service restaurant operated by Market Street, 6,000-square-foot grand hall event and multipurpose space, and multiple indoor and outdoor performance spaces. Mission: To enhance arts, entertainment and education across the South Plains. Programs and services: In 2019, LEPAA brought the inaugural Buddy Holly Songwriters Retreat to Lubbock. Aspiring songwriters from across the world were able to collaborate and be inspired to create great music in Buddy’s hometown. Beginning in 2020, LEPAA will work with American Theater Guild, also a not-for-profit, and other partners to bring performing arts education to area schools. Areas served: Lubbock and the South Plains Notable milestones: To date, LEPAA has raised more than $100 million in donations from individuals, foundations and corporations to fund the $154-million construction of The Buddy Holly Hall. The Hall will be privately funded and operated after completion. Plans for the future: The Buddy Holly Hall will open in September 2020. Plans are underway now to bring Broadway touring productions, Lubbock Symphony Orchestra performances, Ballet Lubbock performances, Lubbock ISD Fine Arts performances, concerts, comedians, family shows and more to the Hub City. Current campaigns: Personal Seat Licenses are available on a firstcome basis at lepaa.org/PSL, offering five-year seat licenses, preferred parking, and other VIP benefits. A limited number of personalized guitar picks will create a mosaic of Buddy Holly and his Fender guitar on the south wall of The Buddy Holly Hall, forever memorializing the Lubbock area’s impact on rock-and-roll across the world. The guitar picks vary in size and will be cast of aluminum with brushed bronze. Each pick will be personally engraved by Texas artist, Brad Oldham. Purchase your pick today at lepaa.org/pick.
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Catholic Charities Year established: 1984 History: Catholic Charities, formerly Catholic Family Services, was incorporated in 1984, after the establishment of the Diocese of Lubbock in 1983. While some of Catholic Charities’ programs have changed throughout the years, the focus has remained on the most vulnerable and in need in our community. We provide assistance to more than 8,000 people each year in Lubbock and 29 surrounding counties. Mission: To provide our neighbors in the South Plains a path to well-being through support and empowerment. Programs and services: Direct Client Assistance provides services with utilities, food, clothing, hygiene, transportation, eye exams and glasses, and prescriptions. For the elderly, there is also assistance with dental care and hearing aids. The Parent Empowerment Program assists low-income families with finishing their college education or pays for the cost of their GED test so that they can transition their families out of poverty. They do this through financial support and mentorship. The Youth and Family Program offers free services to youth and their families with a focus on building skills and dealing with today’s issues. They also offer free parent skills classes on an on-going basis. The Resale Center accepts donated goods and makes them available for families in need and those looking for a bargain. Proceeds from the store are given back to Catholic Charities to support our programs. The Immigration Department assists those who are seeking help with required immigration paperwork and U.S. Citizenship. The Learn to Cook program provides free nutrition and cooking classes to help people eat healthy on a budget, as well as free appointments with a registered dietician. Areas served: 30-county area of the South Plains Notable milestones: 35 years of helping others Current campaigns: Giving Tuesday, $35 for 35 years; New Board Member Recruitment Upcoming fundraisers and events: Night to Remember, June 5, 2020
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102 Avenue J | 765.8475 cclubbock.org
Breedlove Foods, Inc. Since our founding in 1994, Breedlove has sent more than 2 billion servings worldwide.
Breedlove celebrates its 25th anniversary.
We have distributed food in more than 70 countries around the world.
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How to Help
• Donate through our website! Every dollar counts. For just $5, we can provide 111 servings of food. • Follow us @Breedlovefoods on social media. • Subscribe to our newsletter through our website.
Year established: 1994 History: Breedlove Foods is a commercial-size, 501(c) (3) nonprofit food processor dedicated to producing food for those in need. Breedlove began operations as a division of the South Plains Food Bank. To focus on broadening our mission and humanitarian aid efforts, we officially branched off from the South Plains Food Bank and became Breedlove Foods, Inc. in 2008. Today, Breedlove occupies a 40-acre, 87,675-square-foot facility that contains a full production plant capable of producing up to 3 million meal servings per day. All of the food we produce is specifically designed for use in feeding programs that help food-insecure populations, as well as for disaster and crisis response situations. Mission: Partnering globally to provide nutritious food to the world’s most vulnerable Programs and services: In fulfilling our mission, we partner with various nonprofits, food banks, non-governmental organizations and government humanitarian agencies to distribute our food. Areas served: We distribute food to communities throughout the United States and abroad – covering more than 70 countries and counting. Notable milestones: We are proud to be celebrating our 25th anniversary this year. Since our founding in 1994, we have distributed more than 2 billion meal servings to those in need. Plans for the future: Whether due to emergency disaster assistance or poverty, alleviating hunger and food insecurity is a persistent challenge. We are constantly pursuing and exploring new food innovations and production enhancements that help maximize our efficiency and ability to carry out our mission. Upcoming fundraisers and events: City Bank Community Rewards; #GivingTuesdayLBK; SECC #352092 (The Texas State Employee Charitable Campaign); CFC #67796 (Combined Federal Campaign)
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Bayer Museum of Agriculture Year founded: 2001 History: Fifty years ago, a handful of Lubbock civic leaders, including Alton Brazell, recognized that the region’s agricultural heritage was slipping away. With Brazell’s leadership, the Lubbock County Historical Collection was established by the Commissioner’s Court in 1969. In 2001, a nonprofit museum was organized to assume responsibility for that collection and named the American Museum of Agriculture. Now the Bayer Museum of Agriculture, the museum continues to evolve and serves as a living memorial to the thousands of farm families that were pioneers in agriculture. Mission: To preserve the history of, tell the story of, and instill pride in American agriculture and values. Programs and services: History Preservation, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, School Tour Experiences, Venue Rental Spaces, Museum Memberships, Event Planning, Civic Presentations Areas served: We average around 20,000 visitors each year from around the world and host more than 100 events, ranging from small business meetings to weddings. Notable milestones: 2019 is the 50th Anniversary of the Lubbock County Historical Collection. In July 2019, in partnership with the Lubbock Heritage Society and the Underwood family, we finished restoration of a 1925 Pullman Passenger Train Car and opened it to the public. Plans for the future: The AgWorks Children’s Literacy Wing will be a children’s museum aimed at fourth grade and younger, focused on agriculture. We also plan to relocate an 1875 cotton gin from the National Ranching Heritage Center to our museum. Used until about 1890, this plantation gin was never converted to steam, and has not been on display to the public since its dedication in September 1977. Current campaigns: We are working toward funding the AgWorks Children’s Literacy Wing. Sponsorships of individual exhibits are still available. Additionally, we are raising funds to relocate the 1875 cotton gin. We also have a membership program, starting at $50 annually. Upcoming fundraisers and events: Giving Tuesday LBK, first Tuesday after Thanksgiving; Holiday Harvest Shopping Day, Nov. 10; Farm Charm Kids Christmas Party, Dec. 8
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1121 Canyon Lake Drive 744.3786 agriculturehistory.org
Cupcakes for Clefts Year founded: 2015 History: One in 500 babies is born with an orofacial cleft, which amounts to about 7,000 new cleft cases in the United States every year, and more than 150,000 new facial clefts in the world every year. Many of the volunteers at Cupcakes for Clefts have friends or family members with clefts, and others are involved in the area’s only American Cleft Palate Association accredited multidisciplinary team, which is comprised of surgeons, dentists, orthodontists, audiologists, speech therapists, counselors, social workers and pediatricians. Nasoalveolar molding – or NAM – is a type of presurgical orthodontic appliance offered by Nadene and Roger Tipton at Double T Smiles for babies with severe cleft nasal deformities. Though many children with orofacial clefts require orthodontic treatment even in the United States, it can be difficult to get needed orthodontics. Mission: Raise awareness about cleft lip and palate and raise money to help children with orofacial clefts Programs and services: We’ve sold lemonade and cupcakes on Lubbock’s Lemonade Day, sold cupcakes on National Cupcake Day, made and sold stuffed llamas with cleft stitches, which can be purchased or sponsored, and given to cleft lip babies in West Texas/Eastern New Mexico and on overseas mission trips. Areas served: West Texas, Eastern New Mexico, and San Pedro Sula Cleft Mission with Interplast South Notable milestones: We had our First Annual Clefts United 5K/Fun Run on Sept. 21, 2019. Plans for the future: We’d like to continue the tradition of getting people in the community involved and participating in small fundraisers throughout the year. We are looking forward to next year’s 5K/Fun Run. Upcoming fundraisers and events: We continue to hand sew our stuffed llama’s cleft scars to sell to people interested in buying one for themselves or to sponsor and give to a child with a cleft lip.
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Literacy Lubbock Year founded: 1990 History: In 1990, a few teachers came together at the local library to teach adults unable to read. Since then, we’ve grown into an organization dedicated to teaching and promoting literacy in the community. Mission: Changing lives through literacy – one person at a time. Programs and services: Adult Basic Education; GED Prep; English as a Second Language; Family and Childhood Literacy; Tiny Tots Read a Lot! Areas served: Lubbock and the surrounding communities Notable milestones: In 2006, we added our Tiny Tots program. Tiny Tots gives books to children to build their personal libraries at home. Plans for the future: We’re hoping to open a new GED testing site soon with more accessible testing times. Current campaigns: New GED testing site. We need computers, tables, chairs, lockers, internet access, staff, space, and so much more to get it started. Upcoming fundraisers and events: Giving Tuesday in December; December fundraiser for more books at our Tiny Tots Read a Lot! events.
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• Volunteer to teach. • Donate • Spread the word.
1306 Ninth St. 775.3636 literacylubbock.org
Red Cross Texas South Plains
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Year founded: 1917 History: The American Red Cross opened its Hale County Chapter in 1917. We are now a united Red Cross serving the 15 counties that encompass the South Plains. Mission: To prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies Programs and services: Disaster relief; Home Fire Preparedness; Service to Armed Forces: Emergency Communication Services for military, veterans and families Areas served: Bailey, Cochran, Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Garza, Hale, Hockley, King, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Motley, Terry and Yoakum counties Notable milestones: This year, we installed more than 500 free smoke alarms, taught more than 200 children home fire safety, assisted more than 70 families impacted by disaster, and provided more than 250 services to military, veterans and their families. Plans for the future: Focus on home fire safety and emergency preparedness programs Current campaigns: Home Fire, Disaster Services, Youth Preparedness Upcoming fundraisers and events: In honor of those impacted by the Lubbock tornado of 1970, donate to Disaster Relief.
2201 19th St. | 765.8634 redcross.org
Wrench It Forward
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Year founded: 2017 History: Chairman Chris Bost dreamed of using his experience as a mechanic to help those struggling with unreliable vehicles. Mission: Providing safe, reliable auto repair at reduced rates for individuals with limited means Programs and services: Low-cost auto repair and maintenance program for those that qualify. Adopt-A-Car – funded by sponsors to purchase parts for donated vehicles, which are repaired and given to a deserving individual with no transportation. Helping Hands – oil change program at the Lubbock Dream Center. Areas served: West Texas Notable milestones: Received a 100% donated mechanic shop in 2017. Opened on June 1, 2018. In the first year, we repaired 101 vehicles and saved the community more than $20,800. We have donated nine vehicles. Plans for the future: To raise funds to pay a full-time office manager and technician assistant, and buy additional tools and equipment Current campaigns: Sponsors for our Adopt-A-Car Program Upcoming fundraisers and events: 2020 Car & Bike Show
How to Help • To donate, visit our website or our Facebook page.
1111 31st St. | 701.4568 wrenchitforwardlbk.org Sponsored by
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How to Help
• “Adopt-a-house” – Volunteers or professional trades complete the repairs on a home. • Donate financially • Work with our Dream Team volunteers on Tuesdays.
Year established: 1992 History: After taking many mission trips to other parts of the country and world, God showed me that there was a need here in my own “backyard.” We repaired our first house in September 1992, and have been serving the Lubbock community ever since. Mission: Demonstrate the love of Christ by providing free home repairs to lowincome, elderly homeowners. We address repairs that help get the home warm and dry. Provide an opportunity for volunteers/trades to help people in their local community. Help other communities start Backyard Mission programs. Programs and services: Typical repairs include exterior painting, siding repair, storm windows, exterior doors/storm doors, wall heater repairs/replacement, water heater repairs/replacement, plumbing repairs, repair central heating/ air units, and window A/C units. We use volunteers when we can and pay professionals when necessary. We have a dollar limit per home. Areas served: City of Lubbock Notable milestones: We reached 1,500 repairs in 2018. Upcoming fundraisers and events: We operate primarily off private donations. We do not actively fundraise.
8205 Quincy Ave. | 300.0184 backyardmission.org
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Caerus Ensemble Year established: December 20, 2012 History: Caerus Ensemble was founded by Susanna Self and Jeffrey Lastrappes, and is the only professional 501(c)(3) chamber music ensemble in Lubbock. Mission: To provide high-quality artistic, educational and therapeutic musical opportunities for audiences in a wide range of venues. Programs and services: Musical performances in traditional and nontraditional spaces, including University Medical Center Chemotherapy lab, TTU Art Gallery, and memory care centers. Areas served: Lubbock Notable milestones: Serving the Lubbock area for more than seven years as a not-for-profit music ensemble. Plans for the future: Continue to create musical programs that are interactive, engaging and meaningful, and use classical music to reach out to underserved areas and populations with educationally and artistically vibrant concert experiences. Current campaigns: Ongoing fundraising to support outreach concerts in the Lubbock community. Upcoming fundraisers and events: Spring fundraiser and concert: “Music for Fire, Earth, Air, & Water”
Artwork of Raider Ranch Memory Care Resident
caerusensemble.org
High Point Village
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How to Help • Volunteer • Financial support through gifts and donations
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Year established: 2008 History: High Point Village is a faith-based nonprofit that offers enriching programs and services for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Mission: To create a village where individuals with intellectual disabilities can live, learn, work, worship, and achieve their full potential Programs and services: Day programs, Afternoon Enrichment Classes, summer camps, Music Therapy, and many social events Areas served: Lubbock and its surrounding communities Notable milestones: Since starting 11 years ago with a few Villagers, we now serve 85 Villagers per week in all of our programs. Plans for the future: Currently expanding our Enrichment Center with projected completion by December 2019. The expanded space will provide additional classrooms to serve more Villagers. Current Campaigns: #GivingTuesday occurs on Dec. 3, 2019, and we are seeking to partner with individuals and businesses. Follow us on our Facebook page and help us reach our goal of $12,300.
6223 County Road 6300, Lubbock, Texas 79416 698.0015 highpointvillage.org
OneVoiceHome
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How to Help
Please join us in the fight against the sexual exploitation of young girls! All donations will provide the necessary resources to meet each girl’s needs and will lay the foundation for her to achieve a positive future. Check us out on social media!
Year established: 2015 History: Fighting to make a difference, community leaders Peggy Galanos, Kim Stark, Gloria Toti, Laura Pratt, and Terisa Clark founded OneVoiceHome. This nonprofit organization is a key piece in a collaborative effort to serve survivors in West Texas. Mission: OneVoiceHome provides a safe home for restoration and new beginnings for sexually exploited girls. Programs and services: Our purpose is to provide a safe home for girls ages 12 to 18 years old who are survivors of sex trafficking. OneVoiceHome is designed to be a faith-based, state-licensed, therapeutic home for these survivors, and will include safe living quarters, an equine facility, and a multipurpose building for educational, medical and recreational needs. OneVoiceHome will allow young survivors to experience a journey to healing using an overall holistic approach. Areas served: Through its programming, OneVoiceHome will create opportunities for new beginnings, so ultimately, our success will be measured through changed lives. Walking hand in hand with survivors is challenging work, but the effects of their changed lives can be far-reaching! Notable milestones: Texas State Licensing are the standards that Texas puts in place for a General Residential Operation (GRO). OneVoiceHome will be a GRO but will also be a Residential Treatment Center (RTC). With this in mind, our Texas State Licensing process is a little more tedious. Texas State Licensing is 60% completed! Upcoming fundraisers and events: Art of Freedom, Nov. 9, 6:30-9:30 p.m., McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center
10507 Quaker Ave. | 888.373.7888 onevoicehome.org
South Plains Food Bank
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How to Help
• Give time – Volunteer with any of our programs. • Give money – Donate to help us feed as many people as possible. • Give voice – Advocate and share the message that there are hungry people on the South Plains. • Give hope – Join us at our monthly tours. For more information visit spfb.org.
Year established: 1983 History: The South Plains Food Bank was established in 1983 by community members dedicated to Ending Hunger, Giving Hope and Enriching Lives. Mission: The South Plains Food Bank is a humanitarian resource responsible for securing, growing, processing, and distributing food to charitable organizations and persons in need. Programs and services: Food Box distribution, Mobile Pantry, GRUB Farm, Children’s Feeding, Senior Feeding, Nutrition Education and Social Services Areas served: Bailey, Lamb, Hale, Floyd, Motley, Cochran, Hockley, Lubbock, Crosby, Dickens, King, Yoakum, Terry, Lynn, Garza, Kent, Stonewall, Gaines, Dawson, and Scurry counties Notable milestones: We were granted $12 million from the Talkington Foundation in 2014 to build a new distribution center. We moved into and began to operate out of the J.T. & Margaret Talkington Distribution Center in 2016. In 2019, we were able to distribute more than 10 million meals to families and individuals in need. Upcoming fundraisers and events: U Can Share Food Drive, Dec 2-7, United Supermarket, 82nd and Frankford. We are looking to raise 750,000 meals.
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Women’s Protective Services of Lubbock, Inc.
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How to Help
WPS benefits most by charitable donations and sponsorships. Donations and community drives are also very beneficial. Please visit our website at wpslubbock.org, our Facebook page, or call 806-317-4727 for more information.
Year established: 1978 History: Women’s Protective Services is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit specializing in advocacy for women, men and children who have been and are currently victims of domestic violence. Mission: To create a safe environment of empowerment for women, children and families and to eliminate family violence forever. Programs and services: The WPS Shelter provides emergency shelter, food, clothing, prescription medication, emergency transportation, and emergency medical assistance. Clients can also take part in programs, such as counseling services, support groups, parent education, social referral, job readiness, children’s programs, and more. Areas served: Bailey, Cochran, Crosby, Dickens, Garza, Hockley, King, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Terry, and Yoakum counties Notable milestones: WPS moved into its current location, Kingsbery Haven, on May 17, 1999. This facility includes 24 apartments with beds for 204 women and children. Each woman has access to laundry facilities, a free clinic on Thursdays, children’s playrooms, group counseling rooms, individual counseling, group meetings, legal services, and much more. Upcoming fundraisers and events: Please follow us on Facebook or visit our website for more information.
P O Box 54089 | 747.6491 wpslubbock.org
Flatlands Dance Theatre
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How to Help
• Make a tax-deductible donation online: flatlandsdance.wordpress. com/support-fdt/ or by mail: P.O. Box 93001 Lubbock, Texas 79493-3001 • Join our board or volunteer: boardpresident@ flatlandsdance.org • Audition for our company: ali@flatlandsdance.org 84
Year established: 2010 History: Flatlands Dance Theatre, Lubbock’s professional dance company, is a nonprofit organization comprised of 19 dancers, four apprentices, and five staff. Mission: Flatlands produces and promotes innovative and diverse dance and provides community engagement initiatives to the West Texas region through a collective of working artists. Programs and services: Annually, FDT produces professional dance concerts and a dance workshop for children ages 3 to 12, hosts renowned guest artists, offers free performances and educational engagement, and tours nationally. Areas served: West Texas Notable milestones: FDT is currently celebrating its 10th season and has grown from five to more than 20 dancers and apprentices. We have produced more than 140 original dance works and served more than 20,000 people in the Lubbock community. Plans for the future: To expand the educational engagement component of our work, particularly for children and families. Additionally, we aim to offer more free performances for community members who could not otherwise afford to attend our productions. Current campaigns: Individual sponsorships and corporate underwriting for our spring, 2020 production, “Hometown,” and for our upcoming 2020-2021 season Upcoming fundraisers and events: “DecaDance,” Nov. 22-23, 7:30 pm, LHUCA Firehouse Theatre; “Hometown,” April 17-18, 2020, 7:30 pm, LHUCA Firehouse Theatre
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P.O. Box 93001 Lubbock, Texas 79493-3001 www.flatlandsdance.org