How we served, led, and connected in our 35th year.
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2025 At a Glance
39,077
people engaged in service, leadership, and connection
43,904
hours of volunteering and leadership
$1,474,735
of value provided to our community
A new mission
In 2025, we clarified the mission of the Volunteer Center of Lubbock.
Our previous mission spoke to purpose, but didn’t fully capture what we do each day. So we stepped back, defined our core values, and carefully chose language that reflects the work we lead across our community.
Through that process, one idea stood out: meaningful experiences. Our work brings people into opportunities that are engaging, accessible, and designed to create lasting impact.
Today, our mission reflects that clarity:
To help people serve, lead, and connect through meaningful experiences.
806ServeFest
“It helped me grow into a leader and leave a positive impact on others.”
-806Servefest Attendee
In 2025, we introduced 806 ServeFest, a free, community-wide event designed to make service accessible to everyone.
We believe volunteering should never be behind a paywall. ServeFest brings people together in a fun, welcoming environment where they can take action on-site and discover new ways to stay involved.
In its first year, 298 participants came together to complete over 500 hours of service.
Youth Programs
In 2025, we strengthened our youth programs by focusing on where support matters most.
Youth in Service shifted to better equip sponsors and educators, delivering ready-to-use service projects and resources that make it easier to engage students. This approach allows schools to participate more consistently and with greater impact.
HYPE was refined to serve a smaller group of students more intentionally, creating space for deeper leadership development and connection.
Youth for Impact continued to provide hands-on service experiences, helping students step into leadership through real, community-based projects.
A Permanent Home for Service
In 2025, construction began on the Volunteer Center of Lubbock’s future home.
This space is designed to serve as a central hub for connection, leadership, and service in our community. For the first time, we will have a place built specifically for this work—one that allows us to gather, train, and serve more effectively.
Our new building will provide space for leadership development, hands-on service projects, and collaboration with partners, creating more opportunities for people to get involved in meaningful ways.
We look forward to opening our doors in Spring 2026.
Leadership
In 2025, we expanded our leadership programming to create more consistent and meaningful growth opportunities.
We introduced a monthly leadership series, Leading for Good, led by Executive Coach Jason Vinson. This cohort-style approach allows participants to build relationships, apply what they learn, and grow over time.
We also launched quarterly workshops in partnership with Lubbock Area United Way, focusing on nonprofit-specific topics such as grant writing and fund development.
Together, these programs are equipping leaders across our community with the tools and confidence to make a lasting impact.
Pink Tie Gala
In 2025, we launched the Pink Tie Gala, a new signature event to bring our community together in celebration of service.
For the first time, we created a dedicated space to recognize outstanding volunteers through our Heart of Service Awards, connect with partners, and share in a meaningful and memorable experience.
The Gala also established a sustainable way to support our work, helping us raise the funds needed to continue growing our programs and expanding our reach.
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Our Champions
Donors
Amalia Aguero
Karla and Sam Ayers
Katie M. Bennett
Lou Ann and Pieter Bergstein
Jon Mark Bernal
Victoria Bernal
Matthew Bickley
Landon and Maddie Boyles
Chad Brooks
Scott Burris
David Callison
Bryan T Camp
Regina Culver
Joy Daniel
Kris Duyck
Emily and Scott Smith
Cole Fewin
Kimberly Foster
Jashlynn Garcia
Stefan Gentry
Melissa E Gilliam
Vanessa Goins
Joy Gorsuch
Sara Grano
Evangelina Gurrola
Donna Hamblin
Carri Harris
Jason Headrick
Brenda Henricks
Lawrence Hernandez
Heather and Mark Hocker
Amy Hughes-Nevill
Sharon D. Hunt
Lori Husband
Jill and John Shanklin
Bill and Liz Keffer
Leslie Keffer
Jay Killough
Wyatt and Claire Leavell
Lee Brown
Jesse Lipson
Michell Lusk
Chelsea McDonald
Tyler Mcdonald
Ron and Gina Morris
Olga Murova
Kristen Murray
Jill Nixon
Trey Ogletree
Jay and Hanne-Lise Parker
John and Marcie Perry
Bill Pevehouse
Felicia and Cory Powell
Haley Rackler
Corby and Caroline Reeves
Kimberly Rindlisbacher
Bryan Robbins
Lacey Roberts-Hill
Olivia Rojas
Aleesa Ross
Erin Shaw
Sandra Smith
Lauren Stammer
Keegan Stewart
Rick and Kara Swindell
Rina Teel
Nicole Thomas
Mallory S. Thomason
Brandt Morris and Kayla Thrasher
Barbara VerWey
Katy and John Weddige
Casey Wilkins
Becky and Richard Williams
Tarah Williams
Allan and Angie Wolf
Kendall Wood
Dawn and Michael Zuerker
Agency Partners
American Cancer Society
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Beyond Faith Hospice
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Boys and Girls Club of Lubbock
Brittany & Devin’s Angels
Broadway Church of Christ
Buckner Children & Family Services
Buddy Holly Center
Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences
Casa of the South Plains
CASP- Charles Adams Studio Project
Catholic Charities of Lubbock
Children’s Advocacy Center of the South Plains
Children’s Home of Lubbock
City of Lubbock Animal Services
City of Lubbock Health Department
City of Lubbock Parks & Recreation
Communities In Schools
Community Partners of Lubbock
Covenant Health System
Early Head Start – Texas Tech University
East Lubbock Art House
East Lubbock Community Alliance
ECHO West Texas
ForEverly Changed
Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas
Grace Campus
Grace Lubbock UMC
Guadalupe Economic Services Corporation
Guadalupe-Parkway Sommerville Centers
High Point Village, Inc.
Hope Community of Lubbock
Hospice of Lubbock
Hub Lions Club
Junior League of Lubbock
Keep Lubbock Beautiful
Kingdom Co-Op
Kiwanis Club of Lubbock
Lemonade Day – Lubbock
LifeGift
Literacy Lubbock
Llano Estacado Silver Star Board
Los Hermanos Familia
Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts
Lubbock Area United Way
Lubbock Arts Alliance
Lubbock Chamber of Commerce
Lubbock Children’s Health Clinic
Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock Cultural Arts Foundation
Lubbock Downtown Farmer’s Market
Lubbock Dream Center
Lubbock Impact, Inc.
Lubbock Independent School District
Lubbock Meals on Wheels, Inc.
Lubbock Memorial Arboretum
Lubbock Pride
Lubbock Trees
Lubbock Roots Historical Arts Council
Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Texas
Manos Unidas
Moonlight Musicals
NAMI Lubbock
National Ranching Heritage Center
Nigerian Community of Lubbock
Nuturing Center
One Heart Foster Alliance
Open Door
Raider Relief – Advocacy and Resource Center
Real Deal Cares
Redemption Way
Refuge Services
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest
Science Spectrum
Seeds of Encouragement
Silver Wings Museum
SilverStar
South Plains Council, Boy Scouts of America
South Plains Food Bank
South Plains Kidney Foundation
St. Benedict Chapel
StarCare Specialty Health System
Texas Girls and Boys Ranch
The Community Foundation
The Edge Theater
The Haven Animal Care Shelter
The Salvation Army
The Stockings Project
TTU Student Involvement
TTU Whitacre College of Engineering – STEM Outreach & Engagement
U&I Conference – Uplift and Inspire Women’s Conference
UMC Health System Volunteer Service
UnPack, INC.
Upbring – Foster in Texas
Vitalant
Voice of Hope
Volunteer Services Council Lubbock State Supported Living Center
Women’s Protective Services
YWCA of Lubbock
Business Partners
AB Forza Holding
Atmos Energy
Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock Independent School District
Lubbock National Bank
PlainsCapital Bank
RD Thomas Advertising
Texas Mutual
Texas Tech Office of Campus Access & Engagement
Texas Tech University Agricultural Education & Communications
Ware Foundation
Western Bank
Schools
Alcove Trails Middle School
All Saints Episcopal School
Atkins Middle School
Brownfield High School
Cavazos Middle School
Christ the King Cathedral School
Coronado High School
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy
Estacado High School
Evans Middle School
Floydada High School
Frenship Middle School
Heritage Middle School
Hutchinson Middle School
Irons Middle School
Kingdom Preparatory Academy
Littlefield High School
Lubbock High School
Lubbock-Cooper High School
Mackenzie Middle School
McCool Academy
Meadow High School
Monterey High School
Morton High School
Muleshoe High School
O.L. Slaton Middle School
Olton High School
Shallowater High School
Shallowater Middle School
Springlake-Earth High School
Talkington School for Young Women Leaders
Tulia High School
Whitharral High School
Keep the Momentum Going
Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected community through service. Your gift helps us expand volunteer opportunities and support the organizations making a difference across Lubbock.
Interested in volunteering, partnering, or leading?
Join an engaged community by helping people to find their purpose and act on it. Whether you want more information or want to partner with us, simply fill out the form below to get connected with a Volunteer Center of Lubbock representative.
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