As I began my time as Campaign Chair, I visited each of our
Community Partners to take an in-depth look at what they do. With each of those visits it was evident that the theme for the 2023 campaign of “Better Together” is so true.
The Community Partners not only help each other, but together they help our communities in so many immeasurable ways. One example is that many people are affected by the burden of the rising cost of living and the stress, financially and mentally, it has on us and our families. In the South Plains, 44% of households fall into the
ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) threshold, meaning they are employed but struggle to make ends meet and often have no capability of saving money for emergencies or other future needs. Our Community Partners are providing services that can move people toward financial stability. Some offer immediate services, like rent and mortgage assistance through
Catholic Charities. Others are providing systematic solutions, like quality education and career skills training at the
Goodwill Career Center.
I am honored to volunteer with you to do whatever it takes to support United Way, our Community Partners, and the South Palins. As Lubbock grows, so does the need to help those who go through hard times. The way we can make the biggest impact in our community is by working together. Being “Better Together” means using our collective strengths to tackle complex problems. When we combine our strengths, we can uplift every part of the South Plains community.
By committing to volunteer or be a supporter we can make a difference on the South Plains. Thank you for volunteering and supporting this year’s campaign. We know we can meet the needs by being “Better Together”.
That's the power of United Way - it's all of us coming together to do real good and bring real hope.
When you support Lubbock Area United Way, you're not just helping someone for a day. You are working to create solutions that change lives, change systems, and change our community far into the future. Together, we're moving the needle on important issues like education, confronting violence economic mobility, and mental health.
With Gratitude,
