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The Bridge of Lubbock

Our mission is to restore hope, body, soul, & spirit to the community of East

Lubbock. Youth are able to assist with office duties Monday through Friday.

Youth are also invited to help out in the soup kitchen Monday, Wednesday and

Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Contact: Lisa Green, 806.687.0772 or lgreen@bridgeoflubbock.org

www.bridgeoflubbock.org

Breedlove Foods Inc.

The vision of Breedlove Dehydrated Foods is to be a leader in international humanitarian hunger

 relief, providing hope to the impoverished through growth and innovation. Along with volunteers for

 onsite opportunities, Breedlove needs individuals to speak to groups about hunger and

 Breedlove's fight against it. (Training and materials provided)

Contact: Jenelle Nash, 806.741.0404 or jenellenash@breedlove.org

www.breedlove.org

Catholic Family Service, Inc.

Mission is to provide individual, marital & family counseling, natural family planning,

& HIV/AIDS education/prevention programs. Assistance is needed in the

organization’s pantry as well as basic office work.

Contact: Virginia Alamanza, 806.765.8475 or virginia@cfslubbock.org

www.cfslubbock.org

Guadalupe-Parkway Sommerville Centers

Our mission is to meet the needs of the community by providing programs that give

individuals and families opportunities to learn, develop self-esteem and realize their

full potential. Volunteers can interact on our game day, summer camp, fall festival and

tutoring program.

Contact: Engelica Anaya, 806.763.3963 or engelica_a@hotmail.com

www.guadalupeparkway.org

Hope Community of Shalom

The mission is to engage congregations and communities to work together to

experience wholeness and well being. Volunteer areas include art, karate, dance,

tutoring for elementary-aged children, food and clothing for adults in need, and

tutoring for adults.

Contact: Nancy Clopton, 806.762.0829 or news@hopeshalom.org

www.hopeshalom.org

Lubbock Rape Crisis Center

Provide rape crisis intervention, 24-hour hotline, follow-up support services, legal

& medical information for survivors & their families. Although youth cannot work

our hotline or work cases, we appreciate and look forward to incorporating youth

in other ways.

Contact: Linsey McCutchin, 806.763.3232 or linsey@lubbockrapecrisis.org

www.lubbockrcc.org

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest

Creates, finds and supports programs that directly improve the health and well

being of children and their families. Volunteer opportunities include doing light

household chores and cleaning, sorting and putting away donations, baking cookies,

and much more.

Contact: Dina Jeffries,  806.744.8877 or dina@rmhcsouthwest.com

www.rmchsouthwest.com

South Plains Food Bank

A humanitarian resource responsible for securing, growing, processing, and

distributing food to charitable organizations and persons in need. South Plains

Food Bank also strives to provide opportunities for people to break out of the

poverty cycle. Monday-Friday warehouse work, making food boxes, sorting

donations and repackaging food items.

Contact: Becky Jennings, 806.763.3003 or volunteer@spfb.org

www.spfb.org

South Plains Food Bank Farm

A humanitarian resource responsible for securing, growing, processing, and

distributing food to charitable organizations and persons in need. South Plains Food

Bank also strives to provide opportunities for people to break out of the poverty

cycle. Monday-Friday opportunities available to volunteer.

Contact: Debbie Cline or Roy Riddle, 806.748.1424 or jsmith@sbfb.org

www.spfb.org

YWCA of Lubbock

The YWCA of Lubbock offers fitness opportunities and childcare programs for

families with a mission to eliminate racism and empower women and families in

whatever way we can. Youth volunteers are utilized in many ways.

Contact: Charly Petrek, 806.792.2723 or charly.petrek@ywcalubbock.org

www.ywcalubbock.org