Peter Stevens

Peter Stevens has only been living in Lubbock, Texas for a short while, but he is already getting involved in the community as a volunteer with numerous charitable organizations. There are many worthy charities located in Lubbock, including the Family Guidance and Outreach Center, which helps prepare single parents for parenthood; the Volunteer Center of Lubbock, which matches up volunteers and nonprofits; Big Brothers Big Sisters, which provides mentorship to at-risk kids; and the South Plains SPCA, because what’s not to love about rescuing dogs?

Stevens has been on the receiving end of the work of some of these organizations. The Family Guidance and Outreach Center, for example, runs programs that educate single parents on important topics such as nutrition and parenting strategies. It also helps point these parents in the direction of other resources that they may need. Before his son was born, Stevens prepared by taking some classes with the Center. These classes proved to be an invaluable resource in preparing him for parenthood.

Volunteering is a great way for Stevens to get involved in his community. He also hopes that, by helping others, he will be able to set a good example for his son, and teach him that giving is the biggest reward someone can get in life. There’s nothing more valuable than helping people or animals that need help, and he wants to make sure his values are passed on.

Stevens is now working on building his own organization. The group, tentatively known as Cheers2LubbockCharity, would be a social club with charitable goals. Members would get together twice a month for a meal or drinks, each time discussing how to benefit a particular local charity. Such an organization would be able to positively impact the community, while also giving members the opportunity to get out and socialize.