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Shalom originally began as a
response by the United Methodist Church to the Los Angeles riots
of 1992. The church established shalom zones, or peaceful places,
in the city to enrich the lives of children.
In 2002, the Shalom Program began
in Lubbock as an after school program for Dupre Elementary School
students. Twice each week, students came to the Asbury building
for a snack provided by the South Plains Food Bank, homework
assistance from adult volunteers, and literacy activities. Many of
the volunteers were retired schoolteachers and area college
students.
The Asbury United Methodist
Church building was bequeathed to the Community of Shalom, Inc., a
nonprofit organization, in 2005. The Shalom program continues,
and space is intended for community outreach and use by other
nonprofit organizations.
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Esther Moses tutors 3rd grade
students who attend
The Shalom Readers after
school program.
