Guadalupe Economic Services Corporation Governing Board Meeting

Economic Services Corporation Governing Board Meeting
1502 Erskine Street, Lubbock, TX 79403
January 30,2026 12:00 P.M.
Agenda-Public Board Meeting

CALL TO ORDER: Board Chair
ROLL CALL: Eric Hybner
CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM: *Confirm quorum (OS 2.4, 5.5)
Item #1 - Review and/or Vote approval of previous board meeting minutes
Item #2 – Reports

  • Board Chair
  • Executive Director
    •  Executive Directors Report
  • Director of Finance
    • Financial Report
  • Staff
    • Programmatic Report (OS 5.9)

Item #3 - Discussion Items:

  • Determine continued eligibility of GESC Board of Directors Elected officials and/or appointive remain active in public office and therefore are eligible to continue serving on the Board.
  • Introduction of candidates for the elected official board position.

Item #4 – Action Items:

  • Consideration extending the contract term for the VRB properties
  • Date/Time/location for 2026 board meetings.

Item #5 – Executive Session
• Executive Disclosure Statement: The Board reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of the meeting to discuss any item listed on this agenda as authorized by Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, including but not necessarily limited to § 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), § 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Pty), § 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts and Donations), § 551.074 (Personnel Matters), § 551.076 (Deliberations regarding security Devices)

  • Vacant Board seats
  • Audit/990 updates
  • Property Lease renewal
  • Property Listing update
  • Funding/Accounts

Item #6 – Return to Open Session

Item #7 -- Adjourn.


G.E.S.C. will open a waiting list for the first 50 applicants to sign up in person, on the first Monday of every month from 9am to 3pm or until the waitlist is full.

You are only allowed to sign up for your household, and applicants will be required to provide a valid driver's license or picture ID. Within two business days, applicants will be contacted by a case worker and scheduled for an interview, to provide a completed application and all required documents.

G.E.S.C. staff will not reschedule interviews for applicants who miss or do not provide all required documents at the time of the interview. Applicants who fail to comply with G.E.S.C process will be required to reapply the following month.

For further questions, please contact G.E.S.C. during normal business hours Monday through Thursday from 9am to 3pm.

Helpful links for assistance:

Aunt Bertha- (wide range of assistance)

Love the Hub- (Rent, Utilities, Atmos and Groceries)

South Plains Food Bank- (Food Assistance only)

Q Link Wireless- (cell phone for income qualified)

Wrench-It-Forward- (Assistance for auto repairs)

Housing options- (low income/tax credit housing)

Open Door- (Rent & Gas Assistance)

Government Health Insurance

UMC Blue Card for Lubbock Residence

Guadalupe Economic Services Corporation

Nonprofit Work to Build a Stronger Lubbock Community

Established in 1949 Guadalupe Economic Services Corporation (GESC), headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, is a nonprofit corporation with a root cause focused on growing, educating and supporting agricultural based communities by increasing access to safe and affordable housing, health and education with partners whose mission align with our commitment and passion to serve.

As a producer of agricultural products Texas is second only to California who currently remains first in the nation. As a partner of USDA our organization is one of only (2) two nonprofits in the state which construct affordable housing which promotes a stabilized agricultural workforce thru housing developments.

The staff is fully engaged in year-round efforts to raise awareness, recruit volunteers and promote fundraising to sustain our operations.

Multifamily Division Housing, Volunteer work, Donations and much more!

Through various avenues, Guadalupe Economic Services Corporation is helping to build a strong Lubbock Community

The purpose of Guadalupe Economic Services Corporation is to grow, educate and support low-income families and individuals by collaborating with local resources agencies to provide a variety of community services that eliminate barriers and allow community members a pathway to achieve self-sufficiency.

Our goals are to bring practical solutions while inspiring our families to maintain a standard of living they can be proud of and thrive in.

We create inspiring communities with the labor of dedicated volunteers, employees and the generosity of our funders.

Please call our office at 806-744-4416 for more information about how you can show your support.

  • Guadalupe Economic Services Corporation

    1502 Erskine Street
    Lubbock, TX 79403

    GET DIRECTIONS


    Call Us
    Phone Number: 806-744-4416
    Fax: 806-744-7940

    Hours
    Mon: 9:00AM-5:00PM*
    Tue: 9:00AM-5:00PM*
    Wed: 9:00AM-5:00PM*
    Thu: 9:00AM-5:00PM*
    Fri: Closed
    Sat: Closed
    Sun: Closed
    *the office is open Monday through Thursday from 9am-3pm and other times by appointment only