Picture Gallery

LESSB celebrates its 2023 partners. Pictured are just some of the 34 partners—both individuals and organizations—honored by LESSB at the annual recognition reception on July 18th. Thanks to all who have contributed to our success in the past year!

Lubbock Juneteenth Celebration - a joint effort with LESSB and APS

May 28, 2024 - Lubbock County Commissioner’s Court declares June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month - Pictured left to right are (back row) Commissioners Terence Kovar and Jason Corley, County Judge Curtis Parrish, Commissioners Gilbert Flores and Jordan Rackler - (front row) LESSB and APS representatives Eddie Garcia, Jennifer Irlbeck, Nettie Edwards, Jess Peterson, Kathleen Mawe, Ernie Morin, Bob Tate, Nickie Morin, Stephanie Bolton, Dan Kuss

Board member Nettie Edwards, Rev. Hiawatha Culver, Jr., Pastor, Regina Culver, Janette Williams, and Helen Chambers—just a few of the many who enjoyed the LESSB/APS presentation at Rising Star Baptist Church on April 24, 2024.

Scenes from the City of Lubbock Activity Center Health and Wellness Center on April 26, 2024.

Doesn’t our Silver Star Room look great! Thanks to our nursing student volunteers for keeping it organized so well. (Feb 2024)

Happy Valentine’s Day! Joint Meeting with APS Caseworkers and members of the LESSB Board - February 14, 2024

Giving Tuesday nonprofit representatives at the January 15th check presentation.

Michelle Tosi-Stephens from Community Foundation presents LESSB Treasurer Bob Tate with this year’s Giving Tuesday funds. LESSB was one of about 60 nonprofits in the Lubbock area who participated in this year’s campaign. (January 2024)

Tracy Cleckler, owner of Tanglewood Assisted Living, delivers paper goods collected by LORCH (Lubbock Organization of Residential Care Homes) to LESSB’s Bob Tate (November 2023)

Lubbock Auto Auction Disco Casino Night - (left to right) Vicki & Bob Tate, Kathleen Mawe, Shani Robertson)

LESSB Treasurer Bob Tate receives $5,000 check from Lubbock Auto Auction (December 2023).

Ferguson Enterprises adds to items for the Silver Star Room (November 2023)

Dan Kuss (second from right) and Marci Leffler receive the first ever Bruce Davis Award of Excellence on behalf of LESSB in Austin in October. Standing with them is Kezeli (Kez) Wold, associate commissioner for APS (second from left) & Dr Michael Cannell, vice president of TxPAPS

2023 Giving Tuesday WTX ad by LESSB’s Jess Peterson

Slaton Area Endowment’s Mark Meurer presents $2,500 check to LESSB’s treasurer Bob Tate at the 10/20/23 Slaton High School football game.

Walmart-filled bags are helping fill needs in our Silver Star Room. (Left to right) Vice-President Kathleen Mawe, Walmart Store Lead Brandon Scribner, store manager Chris Price, and Grant Coordinator Jess Peterson.