Since 1927, we have worked with people in need to make a better San Marcos.

Southside Community Center (SSCC) is a non-profit community organization and proud affiliate of The United Methodist Church.

Since 1927, Southside has provided community services to the citizens of San Marcos and the surrounding region. Southside Community Center is an agency of social concern committed to the development of the neighborhoods of San Marcos and Hays County.  It operates on the belief that a neighborhood organized around its own interests can do much to enhance the personal dignity of the individual and possibilities for self-determination.  To achieve this purpose, Southside Community Center is engaged in providing ministries to the homeless; in supporting women and children in our community through programs of direct service, social action, and various economic development efforts; and in providing safe and affordable housing to low and moderate income people.

Read “50 years of Southside (1927-1977)” by Mrs. Mary Compton

Meet the Southside Staff

  • Deborah Villalpando

    Executive Director

    512-392-6694 ext. 22 | deborah@southsidecenter.org

    Deborah is responsible for day-to-day operations and leadership at Southside Community Center.

  • Desiree Miranda

    Programs Director

    512-392-6694 ext. 25 | des@southsidecenter.org

    Desiree assists the director with day to day operations.

  • Kassandra Vesper

    Case Manager

    512-392-6694 ext. 31 | kassandra@southsidecenter.org

    Kassandra is responsible for answering calls, accepting applications for specific assistance for review, and connecting people to Southside programs.

  • Lori Grose

    Office Administration Assistant

    512-392-6694 ext 0 | office@southsidecenter.org

    Lori is responsible for answering calls and connecting people to Southside programs.

  • Jose Molina

    Shelter Cook

    Jose preps and prepare hot meals daily. He also coordinates and oversees volunteers throughout the week.

  • Jonathan Hyatt

    Shelter Supervisor

    512-392-6694 | shelter@southsidecenter.org

    Johnathan keeps the transitional shelter running efficiently. He is passionate about helping people in need.

  • Kelsey Scott

    Property Manager at Sunrise Village

    512-754-7230 | sunrisevillagesm@gmail.com

  • Gabriel Rocco

    Maintenance

  • Sandy Ramirez

    Facility Aid

  • Christopher Jackson

    Case Management Intern

    512-392-6694 | chris@southsidecenter.org

Southside Board of Directors

  • Rev. Dr. Todd Salmi

    Board President UMC Representative for District Superintendent (Ex Officio)

  • Rev. Russell Bowlin

    Board Vice President
    UMC Representative (2025)

  • Chuck Churchwell

    Treasurer Community-at-Large Representative (2024)

  • Rebecca Ybarra

    Personnel Committe Chair
    Community-at-Large Representative (2025)

  • Minerva Briones

    UWF Conference President (Ex Officio)

  • Rev. Adam Knapp

    UMC District Strategy Team Representative (Ex Officio)

  • Emily Poling

    Representative (Ex Officio)

  • Rosa Aldape

    UMC Representative (2026)

  • Jean Baggett

    Community-at-Large Representative (2026)

  • Sue Ann Harrison-Floyd

    UMC Representative (2024)

  • Judge Maggie Moreno

    Community-at-Large Representative (2024)

  • Frances Perez

    Constituency Representative (2025)

  • Rudy Rodriguez

    Constituency Representative (2024)

  • Barbara Saucedo

    Constituency Representative (2026)

  • Deborah Webster

    UMC Representative (2023)

  • Saul Gonzales

    Advisory Board (2026)

  • Randolph Goodman

    Advisory Board (2024)

  • Janie Perez

    Advisory Board (2026)

  • David Peterson

    Advisory Board (2026)

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