Southwest Community Center

About SWCC

OUR MISSION

We provide food, clothing, shelter, guidance, health, and referral services to economically disadvantaged individuals and families, and assist and encourage those whom we serve to achieve self-sufficiency.
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The following members give of their time and expertise to allow the SWCC to operate smoothly and continue to help people each year.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS John Collins, President Donna Ford, Vice President Al Oleson, VP Finance Arlene Forrest, Secretary Connee Valle, Treasurer
Sally Jo Clark Jessie Allen Stan McDaniel Mark Keough Linda Daniels Michael Ruck Tyrone Tripp Diana Corbo
ADVISORY BOARD Ed McClements, Jr. Mercer Ross Jacque Johnson Charlene Williams
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Connie Jones
NEWSLETTER EDITOR Al Oleson
SWCC STAFF Jessie Allen
Elsa Alvarado
Francisco Escobedo
Leroy Zuniga

Our Founder

In 1970 our founder, Annie Mae Tripp, was a domestic worker with seven children. She struggled to make ends meet, but she had a dream. She saw the hungry and homeless in the streets and she thought she could help. She began by serving meals of soup and bread to 12 homeless men from her garage. In 1971 she rented a building and began her ministry to the poor.

With three special ladies who were instrumental in founding the Center-- Betty Thompson, Jean Forbath, and Bernice Ranford, Annie Mae solicited churches, people and organizations for support. Annie Mae has passed away now, but today we serve over 10,000 meals a month, distribute food baskets, clothing and provide many other services. We strive to follow in her footsteps. Annie Mae's dream has come true.