Lockport News

Posted by Paul Lehman

COMMUNITY SERVICE CLUBS COLLABORATE

The Rotary Club of Lockport reports on the successful Lockport Cares program which took place on Sunday, October 10, 2021. 
 
26 volunteers from eight community service clubs cooperated in helping Lockport Cares with the collection of goods.  Many more club members from the eight clubs also supported the event with drive-by donations.
 
Donations included: 230 rolls of paper towels, 23 1/2 gallons of bleach, 41 bottles of cleaner, 776 bottles of water, over 5,000 servings of sugar/creamer. The program also received 26 bottles of hand soap, 77 containers of disinfecting wipes, 334 rolls of toilet paper and 1,080 paper plates.
 
Representing Rotary Club of Lockport was Tracey Farrell, President (2nd from left in group photo).
 
Participating clubs included:
Barge Canal Optimist Club
Kiwanis Club of Lockport
Lockport Lions
Lockport Optimist Club
Lockport Sunrise Optimist Club
Monday Night Cruise Optimist Club
Rotary Club of Lockport
Zonta Club of Lockport
 
 
The mission of Lockport Cares is "In response to God's love shown to us through Jesus Christ, Lockport CARES opens its doors to women, men and families with children who find themselves in need by providing emergency shelter, material needs, and compassionate care with dignity and respect." Housing to homeless families for up to 10 days is provided at their facility.