Picture Gallery
2026 Partner Recognition
South University Store Manager Taylor awards LESSB and APS representatives with a $2,500 check and LESSB recognizes Taylor and the Walmart store as an LESSB Partner for 2026.
Giving Tuesdday 2025 - Bob Tate (left) and Kathleen Mawe receiving a check from the Community Foundation of West Texas as part of LESSB’s effort to raise funds during this year’s campaign.
Dan Kuss representing LESSB in receiving the Bruce Davis Award of Excellence at the Texas APS Convention (November 2025)
July 2025 - LESSB recognized 26 individuals, agencies, companies that have been a big part of our efforts and the efforts of APS during the past year. Thanks to all our partners for what you do to make us successful!
LESSB Board members participate in 2025 Juneteenth Parade and Celebration
Lubbock and Plainview Boards celeebrate together with APS Caseworkers in our annual luncheon.
July 2024 - 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)