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AMEND of LBK equips young men with the tools to lead healthier, more balanced lives by practicing respect, building resilience, and cultivating positive relationships. 

At the YWCA, we believe in the power of community, and nowhere is that more evident than in AMEND of LBK, a transformative initiative launched in 2020 for Lubbock’s young men ages 10–17. What began as a safe space for mentorship and growth has blossomed into a movement that’s changing lives, one respectful conversation at a time.

Respect, Relationships, and Real Growth

AMEND of LBK clubs meet weekly across 14 campuses, guided by trained facilitators, coaches, community volunteers, and role models, who help young men navigate the journey from middle school to adulthood. 

The number one rule? Respect. Respect in communication, respect in relationships, and respect for oneself.

Check out the 14 schools we are currently involved with below. 

  • Centennial
  • Lubbock Cooper East
  • Lubbock Cooper Central
  • McWhorter
  • Rise Academy
  • Mackenzie
  • Cavasos
  • Dunbar
  • Atkins
  • Lubbock Cooper
  • Memorial
  • Estacado
  • Frenship
  • Memorial
  • Lubbock High

Want to bring our program to your school?

MARK BAIN
First United Bank,
Chief Executive Officer

ROY BASSETT
Frenship ISD,
Chief of Police

KENNETH CASTILLO
Voice of Hope,
Primary Prevention Coordinator

COLTER COX
Lubbock Cooper ISD,
Principal

HIAWATHA CULVER
Community Volunteer,
Retired

MARK BAIN
First United Bank,
Chief Executive Officer

ROY BASSETT
Frenship ISD,
Chief of Police

KENNETH CASTILLO
Voice of Hope,
Primary Prevention Coordinator

COLTER COX
Lubbock Cooper ISD,
Principal

HIAWATHA CULVER
Community Volunteer,
Retired

MATT ERNST
KCBD,
News Director

MATT ERNST
KCBD,
News Director

LINDA GREENSTREET
Community Volunteer,
Retired

KIRBY HOCUTT
Texas Tech University,
Athletics Director

JEFF KLOTZMAN
Community Volunteer,
Retired

KEITH PATRICK
Frenship ISD,
Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

LINDA GREENSTREET
Community Volunteer,
Retired

KIRBY HOCUTT
Texas Tech University,
Athletics Director

JEFF KLOTZMAN
Community Volunteer,
Retired

COREY POWELL
Texas Tech Campus Access & Engagement Office

DAVID SANCHEZ
City Bank,
Market President

MATT STEPHENS
First Bank & Trust,
Vice President

COREY POWELL
Texas Tech Office of Institutional Diversity, Director

DAVID SANCHEZ
City Bank,
Market President

MATT STEPHENS
First Bank & Trust,
Vice President

KEITH PATRICK
Frenship ISD,
Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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