LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Lubbock Area United Way\u2019s \u201cGood Works Gathering\u201d is looking to make an impact on the South Plains in a big way.<\/p>\n
\u201cGlenda Mathis of YWCA came up with the great idea of what if we got everybody together in one space and provided resources for the community, especially as school is getting back in,\u201d United Way president Amanda McAfee said.<\/p>\n
The event will put 22 agencies under one roof at the YWCA of Lubbock from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 22nd to let residents explore what programs Lubbock has to offer. <\/p>\n
Here\u2019s the full list of agencies you can expect to see if you attend:<\/p>\n
American Red Cross – Serving the Texas South PlainsBig Brothers Big Sisters of LubbockBoys and Girls Club of LubbockCASA of the South PlainsCatholic Charities Diocese of LubbockChildren\u2019s Advocacy Center of the South PlainsCommunities in Schools of the South PlainsEarly Learning Centers of LubbockFamily Counseling ServicesFamily Legal Services of the South PlainsGirl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma PlainsGoodwill Industries of Northwest TexasGuadalupe-Parkway Neighborhood CentersLubbock Area United WayLubbock Children\u2019s Health ClinicScouting America South Plains CouncilThe Parenting CottageThe Salvation Army of LubbockUpbringVoice of hopeWomen\u2019s Protective ServicesYWCA of Lubbock<\/p>\n
That includes Big Brothers Big Sisters and Women\u2019s Protective Services. McAfee says bringing this event here is giving residents an advantage they didn\u2019t have previously.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think a lot of times when you\u2019re trying to find resources in the community, you have to go to this organization on this side of town and they\u2019ll say you should talk to this organization over here,\u201d McAfee said. \u201cThis is an opportunity for people to get signed up for services and find out the support in one place, one location, on one day.\u201d<\/p>\n
With so many agencies involved in the event, McAfee says it can make a big impact for a growing city like Lubbock.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis feels like what a community is supposed to be,\u201d McAfee said. \u201cThis feels like connection, and so I think that\u2019s got the directors excited and our employees excited to be able to do that and connect in that way.\u201d<\/p>\n
The free event will also provide fun for the whole family with games, food and hands-on activities, while showing how strong Lubbock truly is. <\/p>\n
\u201cThere is something special about the way that we do neighborliness,\u201d McAfee said, \u201cand so that\u2019s what this is about, and I\u2019m excited to see it come together and I hope the community comes and joins us and has a great time.\u201d<\/p>\n
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