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GIVING GUIDE

enerosity comes in many forms, but almost always involves a gift. It’s not just any gift, but something that has value. That “something” could be your time, your talents, your presence or even your attention. And when you give it, you do so expecting nothing in return. Across the South Plains, that kind of unconditional generosity is more than an occasional character trait. It’s part of the fabric of West Texas. It’s what connects and strengthens

this community. When we see a need, we try to meet it. We take care of each other. We give. As the holidays approach, that generous spirit takes center stage in Lubbock. This issue’s Giving Guide highlights a few of the local nonprofit organizations that are dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living here. As you consider a recipient for your end-of-year giving or a place to donate your time and attention, look no further: They’re waiting for you to give.

Boots and Badges of the South Plains Year established: 2015 History: Boots and Badges is committed to helping first responders and their families who have experienced a catastrophic event. Our first responders sacrifice to protect our community, and some have experienced great hardship due to their commitment to our health and safety. Mission: To support and award the injured and/or fallen in the line of duty – first responders and their immediate families in the South Plains area Programs and services: We provide a financial award to an injured or fallen first responder or their immediate family. Our work depends on the generosity of individual and corporate contributions that underwrite expenses for events, which enables our services to continue. Areas served: The South Plains area Notable milestones: Our first year, we raised $16,000 for first responders and their families. Our third year we more than doubled that amount. Plans for the future: We want to stay steady on the course and grow the number of people that attend our Boots and Badges Ball. With more and more people attending this event, we are able to continue helping out more fallen heroes and their families with a financial award. Current campaigns: Promoting our upcoming ball for Saturday, April 27, 2019 Upcoming fundraisers and events: The 2019 Boots and Badges Ball. Tickets are $150 each with unlimited food and beverages. Black Hawk will be the headlining band.

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Volunteer Donations can be made year-round. Join our events throughout the year. Check Back 40 Grill’s Facebook for upcoming events. Visit Boots & Badges’ website and Facebook for upcoming events.

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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 Members Notable milestones: Through 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: To continue to promote our vineyard industry, which is continuing to grow within not only the county, but also in our community, to at some point be a vineyard tasting room and winery destination Current campaigns: Keep the Cheer Here is a shop local event that is held the first Tuesday of December. Local shops, tasting rooms, and wineries stay open late from 5-8 p.m., and offer special deals and prize drawings. Our 7th Annual Keep the Cheer Here will be held on Dec. 4. The Grape Capital of Texas Vineyard Festival is held the first Friday and Saturday of August. The 7th Annual festival will be held Aug. 2-3, 2019. Texas Wineries and area restaurants participate in our Friday food and wine event. It’s a mix-andmingle style evening with Texas music. Saturday we offer vineyard tours and tastings with educational presentations by the vineyard owners, then return to the venue for a meal and more Texas wineries.

> How to Help • Participate as a winery or restaurant, sponsor, or donate silent auction items at the Vineyard Festival. • Sponsor, donate a door prize, rent a booth, participate in the parade or car show, or attend the Harvest Festival.

221 Lubbock Road | 637.2564 brownfieldchamber.com

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The Children’s Home of Lubbock

> How to Help • Plan a party or special play day for the children. • Help with holiday celebrations on campus. • Help with workday projects including yard work, work on the farm, cleaning or painting. • Sponsor a collection drive or coordinate fundraising at your church. • Assist with fundraisers and special events on campus. • Assist with the summer program, particularly for younger children. • Sponsor a cottage for birthday celebrations for a year. • Sponsor a cottage for Christmas. 50

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Year established: 1954 History: The plan for expressing compassion for homeless children was conceived in the fall of 1951. A group of Christians of the Broadway church of Christ in Lubbock, Texas, began to dream about establishing an innovative program for caring for children. The first child came into care at the newly dedicated Children’s Home of Lubbock on April 18, 1954. The Children’s Home has served nearly 6,700 children since its opening in 1954. Mission: Working in creative collaboration 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, the largest program at the home, which accommodates nearly 50 children in multiple cottages at any given time. This environment, complete with full-time house parents, provides a positive “family” experience for children ages 5 to 18. Young Mother Program, a safe place where teen mothers can live with their babies and acquire parenting, academic and life skills essential to providing a stable environment for their children. Emergency Shelter & Assessment Center offers a safe haven for abused and neglected children on a moment’s notice any time, day or night. Aftercare Services remains a resource for students after they leave our care. Education & Recreation provides help for each student 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., a mark of its commitment to excellence in the services it provides for children. Plans for the future: The Children’s Home is working on implementing a new Family Support Program. This program will assist foster families, adoptive families, and biological families as they adjust to children coming into or returning to their home. 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; Spring event on March 23, 2019, with special guest, Mark Hamilton.

4404 Idalou Road | 762.0481 childshome.org

Early Learning Center Year established: 1943 History: Early Learning Centers started during WWII. Women had to go to work, so Permilla Woods opened a childcare center to provide a safe place for working moms to leave their children. Currently, we have five centers; four are open to the public and one is in an LISD high school. Students who attend LISD and have young children can enroll at the center so they can work on their high school diplomas or GEDs. Mission: Educating and nurturing young children and their families for successful futures Programs and services: High-quality, affordable early childhood education for children, birth to age 12 years Areas served: Lubbock and the surrounding areas Notable milestones: All five centers participate in the Texas Rising Star Quality Assessment program, meeting higher standards in childcare than required by the state. New Directions and Talkington ELC were both named “Exemplary Childcare Provider of the Year” by Work Source of the South Plains. We are a United Way Agency. Plans for the future: To continue helping young children develop academically, socially and emotionally so they start Kindergarten ready Upcoming fundraisers and events: The 13th annual Champions for Children Banquet is scheduled for Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at the Scottish Rite Building, 1101 70th St., Lubbock. This is the only fundraiser Early Learning Centers has each year. Table sponsorships range from $750 to $2,500 for a table of eight. For more information or to purchase a table, please call 806-765-9981.

> How to Help • Attend our Champions for Children fundraiser • Donate new bibs, sippy cups, children’s toothbrushes or toothpaste

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Junior League of Lubbock Year established: 1935 History: Originally founded as the Junior Welfare League of Lubbock, early volunteer efforts were concentrated on Mrs. W. T. Millam’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, and has helped launch 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 communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. Programs and services: Food2Kids, which provides weekly sacks of non-perishable food to Lubbock ISD 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; 2014, 60th anniversary of AJLI membership Plans for the future: To continue to look for new opportunities to expand our signature projects, like Food2Kids and Kids in the Kitchen, 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 on the South Plains. Upcoming fundraisers and events: Holiday Happening, Nov. 14-18; Partner Card, March 1-20; Touch-A-Truck, April 13

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Donate Volunteer Become a member Attend an event

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4205 84th St. | 794.8874 jllubbock.com

Open Door Year established: 1997 History: For more than 21 years, Open Door (formerly Carpenter’s Church) has been a place where everyone is welcome as they are. Through our Community Center, church, housing and clinic, 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, breakfast, life skills classes, assistance with IDs and birth certificates, and much more. Open Door Church is a diverse, nondenominational Christian community where everyone is welcome. We meet Sunday and Wednesday, as well as daily for morning prayer. Open Door Housing provides permanent supportive housing to chronically homeless adults with disabilities. Open Door Housing provides rental assistance and wrap-around supportive services to help people stay housed and improve their well-being. Open Door Clinic provides medical care to our housing participants, reducing unnecessary emergency room visits and improving ongoing health and well-being. Areas served: Lubbock County Notable milestones: Open Door Housing has housed 35 individuals since 2017, playing a major role in reducing chronic homelessness in Lubbock by 50 percent from 2017 to 2018. Plans for the future: Ending chronic homelessness in Lubbock by 2020 Current campaigns: The Opening New Doors Campaign seeks to raise $250,000 in new funds to expand our housing program from 25 to 45 individuals by the end of 2019. Upcoming fundraisers and events: Giving Tuesday Lubbock, Nov. 27

> How to Help • Donate funds to the Opening New Doors Campaign • Donate household furnishings • Contact us about volunteer projects and needs

1918 13th St. | 687.6876 opendoorlbk.org

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Grace Campus 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 assumed control of what used to be known as Tent City in 2015 so that it would not be shut down. It then became Grace Campus. Today, Grace Campus is a transitional homeless shelter for approximately 85 homeless individuals. Tiny houses have replaced the worn-out army tents that once stood. Mission: To inspire hope, instill value, and equip the homeless in our community. Programs and Services: Grace Campus provides the basic necessities needed for day-to-day living (access to showers, meals, laundry facility, hygiene resources, etc…) so that individuals can focus on getting back on their feet. Realizing that each client has their own unique set of circumstances that led to homelessness, individualized goals and expectations are set for each person. A clothes closet is located onsite, as well as access to various resources and job opportunities throughout our community. Emergency shelter is also provided onsite during inclement weather. Areas served: Lubbock and the surrounding area Notable milestones: So far this year, more than 68 people have moved from Grace Campus into independent living. Plans for the future: An enclosed classroom is on the horizon. This would allow clients access to computers, as well as a platform for various educational opportunities. Current campaigns: Grace Campus does not receive any government money, so we are continuously campaigning for financial support. We operate solely based on the generous giving of our West Texas community. Upcoming fundraisers and events: A fundraiser is planned for early spring.

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Prepare/serve meals Mentor Teach Donate consumables Support financially

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1301 Avenue A | 632.7709 gracecampus.org

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest Year established: 1988 Mission: Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest (RMHCSW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that keeps families together while their sick or injured child is receiving treatment in a hospital. Programs and services: We serve more than 13,000 people each year through our core programs: The Ronald McDonald House, Ronald McDonald Family Rooms, and Ronald McDonald Care Mobile. Our Family Rooms are located in Covenant Women’s and Children’s Hospital, as well as University Medical Center in Lubbock, and Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. Areas served: Our main focus of responsibility includes 69 counties in West Texas (including the South Plains, Permian Basin, Big Country and Concho Valley) plus eastern New Mexico. Notable milestones: Under the leadership of President and CEO Dina Jeffries, RMHC is a debt-free organization, with an average donation of $50. We strive to make sure every dollar donated impacts the families we serve as carefully as possible. One-hundred percent of local monetary donations stay to help the community. JAX, our Chief Cheer Officer, is a 5-year-old yellow Labrador retriever and is a very special dog! He is a bred and trained service dog that has been career changed by Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB). Jax loves to work and being with sick or injured children. He takes his job very seriously and spreads love, comfort and joy to everyone he encounters. He has willed more kids through their chemotherapy treatments or gets them up out of the hospital bed after surgeries or accidents. But he is not just there for the sick child … he is there for the whole family! Plans for the future: Currently, RMHC is expanding to meet the growing needs of our medical community. Phase 1 will expand our parking and drive- thru to accommodate the ongoing needs of families. Current campaigns: The Red Shoe Shindig; Quarterback S.A.C.K

> How to Help • Volunteer • Donate

3413 10th St. | 744.8877 rmhcsouthwest.com

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Sondra’s Song Year established: 2011 History: Sondra’s Song was formed after Sandi Turner, founder and director, read an article in 2007 about a young lady aging out of the foster care system. As Sandi engrossed herself in learning about youth that age out of the foster system, Sondra’s Song came to fruition. Mission: Sondra’s Song bridges the gap between youth leaving the foster care system and entering adulthood. Sondra’s Song was created to give them a community while they navigate the roads of adulthood. Programs and services: The Soar to Succeed program provides transitional living for youth leaving the foster care system. Our assistance begins with providing a furnished home, fully equipped with all a participant may need to get started living on their own. Sondra’s Song assists with job and educational resources, money management, driver’s tests, doctor or emergency services, and much more. Goals are set with each resident and mentoring proceeds throughout their time at Sondra’s Song. Sondra’s Song is a transitional program with a lasting impact. A student is able to stay in contact with the director even after they have moved to a long-term housing situation. Areas served: Youth ages 18 to 21 aging out of the system from all over Texas Notable milestones: Sondra’s Song opened its ﬁrst transitional home in February 2016 as well as acquired a vacant lot for future growth. In December 2016, a second home was acquired. Plans for the future: Sondra’s Song is currently updating the homes to provide a safer environment for future residents. Current campaigns: Our current capital campaign is geared toward raising funds to complete renovations and updates already in process. Upcoming fundraisers and events: Grand Re-Opening (Open House) in January 2019

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Volunteer Fundraise Mentor Attend an event Monetary donations

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Sondra’s Song Soar to Succeed

Transitional Living for Youth Leaving the Foster Care System

P O Box 64042 | 790.1962 sondrassong.org

Special Olympics Texas Year established: 1969 History: In June 1963, Eunice Kennedy Shriver started a summer day camp for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. In July 1968, the Kennedy Foundation hosted the first International Special Olympics Summer Games at Chicago’s Soldier Field for 1,000 athletes from the United States and Canada. In June 1969, Special Olympics Texas got its start hosting a track and field meet for 350 athletes in Waco. Over the past 50 years, Special Olympics Texas has added programs to meet the diverse and evolving needs of our athletes. Mission: To provide year-round training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendships with their families, other athletes and the community. Programs and services: Traditional and Unified sporting competitions; Young Athletes Programs for our 2- to 7-yearolds; Motor Activity Training Programs; Unified Champion Schools; Collegiate Partnerships with Texas Tech University and Lubbock Christian University; Athlete Leadership Programs Areas served: South Plains Area serves 20 counties and mirrors the areas served by the Region 17 – Education Service Center. Notable milestones: 2019 will be the 50th Anniversary of Special Olympics Texas. In that time, our organization has grown from a dream to an organization that serves more than 58,000 athletes across Texas. Plans for the future: More competitions, fundraising events, and partnerships with businesses and schools to host inclusive and family-friendly community events Current campaigns: Give Us Five! As of Jan. 1, 2016, Texans have had the opportunity to donate any amount to Special Olympics when they are registering their vehicles – cars, trucks, trailers or boats – online or via U.S. mail with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Upcoming fundraisers and events: Bowling Competition, Nov. 17-18, 2018, South Plains Lanes; Volleyball Competition, Dec. 15, 2018, Coronado High School; Polar Plunge, Jan, 12, 2019, The Ashmore Inn & Suites

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Volunteer Share our events Recruit athletes and coaches Donate Help us spread our mission

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Walk in their Shoes Year established: 2017 History: Walk in their Shoes was created to fill a void that many state-funded children’s’ shelters face on a daily basis. The state provides limited funding for the children placed in these homes, so this is where we step in. Mission: To empower foster children in group home settings with improved confidence through new clothing and athletic apparel, and provide collegiate camps that ultimately promote the development of life skills, athleticism and character building Programs and services: We provide new school clothing, footwear, athletic apparel, athletic gear, collegiate athletic camps and duffel bags for at-risk children. Areas served: Lubbock area schools Notable milestones: Our partnership with Under Armor NEXT has enabled us to serve more than 1,400 children in our first year of operation. Current campaigns: Currently selling WITS caps, with 100 percent of proceeds going toward purchasing new clothes for area kids Upcoming fundraisers and events: Home Run Derby, December 2018; annual fundraiser, July 2019

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Volunteer Donate Attend an event Help sort clothes

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544.7389 walkintheirshoestx.org

American Red Cross

> How to Help • Donate • Volunteer

Year established: 1917 History: The Red Cross opened its Hale County chapter in 1917, before neighboring counties launched auxiliaries to assist with the making of hospital garments and items for soldiers in World War 1. Mission: The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Programs and services: Disaster relief; training and certification; support for members of the military, veterans and their families; international services Areas served: Bailey, Cochran, Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Garza, Hale, Hockley, King, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Motley, Terry and Yoakum Notable milestones: The Red Cross South Plains Chapter celebrated its 100th birthday last year. The organization has consistently served the community by supporting our military, assisting our neighbors in the face of emergency, and training thousands in first aid, CPR, lifeguard skills and more. Plans for the future: The South Plains Chapter will continue to focus on Home Fire Safety and Preparedness Education initiatives by installing free smoke alarms and providing home fire and emergency preparedness education. Current campaigns: Home Fire, Disaster Services and Youth Preparedness

2201 19th St. | 765.8534 redcross.org

Big Brothers Big Sisters Year established: 1970 History: Our agency has implemented successful at-risk youth mentoring initiatives throughout local communities. Strong partnerships enable us to offer free, meaningful and life-changing, professionally supported, oneto-one mentoring services to children in need. Programs and services: One-to-one youth mentoring services provided within a community setting, school, or approved after-school program. Areas served: 19-county area, including Lubbock Plans for the future: In October we launched a national rebranding effort that is part of a five-year strategic plan. This plan includes a new match management system, significant investments on training, and direct strategies aimed at recruiting volunteer mentors. Current campaigns: Ongoing volunteer recruitment Upcoming fundraisers and events: 2019 events and fundraisers will include National Mentoring month, Golf for Kids Sake, and Bowl for Kids Sake.

> How to Help • Volunteer • Donate • Attend a BBBS fundraising event

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Buckner Lubbock

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Year established: 1879 History: Buckner Children and Family Services has served children and families in Lubbock since 1958. Buckner International was founded in 1879 in Dallas, Texas. Mission: Buckner International transforms the lives of vulnerable children, enriches the lives of senior adults, and builds strong families through Christcentered values. Programs and services: Buckner Foster Care and Adoption; Campus foster homes at Buckner Children’s Home; Buckner Family Pathways; Buckner Family Hope Center; Buckner FYi Center Areas served: Bailey, Cochran, Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Garza, Hale, Hockley, King, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Motley, Terry, and Yoakum counties Notable milestones: Celebrated Buckner Mexico’s 10th anniversary in 2018; celebrating Buckner International’s 27th Family Hope Center in Lubbock in 2019; celebrating Buckner International’s 140th anniversary in 2019; celebrating Buckner International’s 20th anniversary of Shoes for Orphan Souls program in 2019 Upcoming fundraisers and events: Visit buckner.org/events for upcoming dates.

• Volunteer • Donate • Become a foster family

129 Brentwood Ave. | 795.7151 buckner.org/lubbock

Celebration Christian Center

> How to Help • Join us in working together in the church for the glory of the Kingdom of God.

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Year established: 1990 History: Celebration Christian Center is a Christian church, established to glorify Jesus and the Kingdom of God through worship and discipleship training. Mission: To be a blessing to the greater Lubbock community Programs and services: Discipleship training for all ages at 9:30 a.m. and Worship at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Midweek “Fill-Up” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday nights Areas served: The Lubbock community and surrounding areas Notable milestones: The development of an apostolic church that is biblically centered Plans for the future: Expansion of discipleship training and missions Upcoming fundraisers and events: Missions giving for Israel, Middle-East missions, and local evangelism

8001 Upland Ave. | 798.2430 c3power.org

#GivingTuesday LBK

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• Businesses can support by visiting givingtuesdaylbk.org/communitypartnership-opportunities.

Year established: Internationally, 2012; locally, 2015 History: #GivingTuesday was founded in 2012 by New York’s 92nd Street Y in partnership with the United Nations Foundation. #GivingTuesday has engaged more than 30,000 organizations worldwide. Lubbock nonprofit Alström Angels, in partnership with The Community Foundation of West Texas, brought #GivingTuesday to the South Plains in 2015 to benefit charities serving Lubbock and West Texas. Mission: #GivingTuesdayLBK is a day dedicated to celebrating generosity and to make giving history for local charities. Programs and services: More than 100 nonprofit organizations in the South Plains have raised more than $670,000 since the local movement’s inception in 2015. Areas served: Lubbock, Levelland, Plainview, Post, Slaton, and the South Plains Notable milestones: Inaugural event had 40 nonprofits, $129,000 raised; 2016 had 73 nonprofits, $260,000 raised; 2017 had 62 participating nonprofits, $275,000 raised Current campaigns: #GivingTuesday is on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, with 63 participating nonprofits. To donate, visit givingtuesdaylbk.org/participatingnonprofits. You may also donate at any United Supermarkets, Amigos, and Market Street locations in Lubbock, Plainview, Post, Levelland and Slaton.

The Community Foundation of West Texas 762.8061 givingtuesdaylbk.org

Hispanic Association of Women

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Donate to our scholarship fund Sponsor gala or HAW-spitali-TEA tables Become a member Volunteer

Year established: 1983 History: In 1981, two of the founding members decided to invite a few ladies to coffee to brainstorm how local Hispanic women could become more involved in the community. At the next meeting, the group began plans for a women’s conference in 1982. The organization was established in 1983. Mission: To organize and support Hispanic women so they may promote educational opportunities for all women, and endorse issues of concern to empower women and youth; establish a collective effort to resolve problems and counter barriers faced by Hispanics; act affirmatively to achieve full and equal participation in the political, social and economic life of this nation; promote opportunities for the development of leadership skills by providing training and information; form coalitions with other organizations that share the purposes of Hispanic Association of Women; promote the advancement of Hispanics Programs and services: Monthly meetings; annual gala and reception Areas served: Lubbock and the surrounding communities Notable milestones: Celebrating 35 years Plans for the future: Continue to provide scholarships and recognize outstanding women in our community Upcoming fundraisers and events: Annual HAW-spitali-TEA Party; GS Troop Dia de Los Muertos event; Membership Christmas Social and Annual Gala

P O Box 1217 | lubbockhaw.net

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Literacy Lubbock

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Year established: 1990 History: In 1990, a few teachers came together to teach adults at the local library who were 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 program; GED Prep; ESL; Family and Childhood Literacy; Tiny Tots Read a Lot! program Areas served: Lubbock and the surrounding communities Notable milestones: In 2006, we added our Tiny Tots program. Since then, we’ve been blessed to receive funding for this program from Scholastic Books, Mayor Dan Pope, and many others! Plans for the future: We hope to see Literacy Lubbock continue to grow into a positive force in the community. Current campaigns: Our current campaign is focused on making the GED test more accessible to our students. We want to help the students who’ve put the time and effort into studying to take this test. Upcoming fundraisers and events: Giving Tuesday campaign in November. We also have our December fundraiser for more books at our Tiny Tots Read a Lot! events.

Volunteer Donate Spread the word Donate gently used books

1306 Ninth St. | 775.3636 literacylubbock.org

Texas Boys Ranch

> How to Help • As we move into the end of the year we need the support of our friends to help fund the work we are doing. You can find more information about Texas Boys Ranch at texasboysranch.org or find us on Facebook. 62

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Year established: 1972 History: A committee was formed to discuss the community’s need for a boys ranch in Lubbock. A nonprofit corporation was established and in 1975 Texas Boys Ranch opened its first cottage. Over the next 30 years we were able to build three more cottages. Mission: “Sharing Jesus, Healing Hearts, Transforming Lives” Programs and services: Texas Boys Ranch (TBR) is a faith-based nonprofit organization that cares for girls and boys that have been abused, neglected or abandoned. Areas served: Region 1, which includes the entire Texas Panhandle. Texas Boys Ranch cares for the emotional and physical needs of children and youth from infants to adults that have been referred to us by Child Protective Services, parents and legal guardians. Notable milestones: Since its inception, Texas Boys Ranch has served more than 1,700 children in the state of Texas. Plans for the future: There is a growing need in our community for more beds and homes for these hurting children. We will continue to recruit foster families to bless the children we serve.

4810 N. County Road 2800 747.3187 | texasboysranch.org