About Us
Guadalupe-Parkway Neighborhood Centers was founded in 1962 by Barbara Sommerville and the Lubbock Area United Way to address the needs of the families living in the Guadalupe neighborhood. After the 1970 tornado destroyed and damaged much of downtown and east Lubbock, Ms. Sommerville perceived the need for a similar center in the Parkway-Cherry Point neighborhood. Over the years, the Centers have served thousands of children and their families, providing literacy training, language skills, family living training and academic support.
Today, the Guadalupe-Parkway Neighborhood Centers provide multiple opportunities for children to grow and learn. Instruction in computers, literacy, competitive sports and fine arts are offered. Enrichment classes provide opportunities for children to develop self-presentation, character, confidence, leadership and discipline.
A Message From Our Director
The Legacy of the Centers continues after fifty-five years of service to the community. The universe conspires to assist us when we reveal our dreams. The Centers are dedicated to assist students in fulfilling their dreams. We believe that every child has his own personal legend to fulfill. With the support from the Centers, every child has an opportunity to fulfill their legend. It is with dedicated staff, vested in this community, that we are able to give our best every day. We invite you to visit us and see the great programs in action. Enriching lives for generations in hopes of empowering and impacting entire families is what we love. It is with the help from our donors that we are able to continue the legacy of Barbara Somerville.
Please consider the Guadalupe-Parkway Neighborhood Centers an epicenter for the communities in North and East Lubbock.
Dela Esqueda, CEO
Guadalupe-Parkway Neighborhood Centers
Our Location
We are located in the East Lubbock neighborhood:
Parkway Sommerville Center, 405 N MLK Jr. Blvd, Lubbock, TX 79403
