Today was not shaping up to be a great day at the Lockport Resource Center. We’re in the business of helping people and I was preparing to deliver the bad news that, despite our networking and connecting, we would not be able to help a family in need. A family that needed relatively little to get over the hump. Without oversharing, all they needed was the overdue on their phone bill covered until someone started a new job next week. The health crises were over, new life on the way, it should be a happy time of possibilities for the future.
But our Emergency Relief Fund was essentially out of money. We made a plea on social media, made some phone calls to resources that can sometimes help, but nothing was coming in. I was preparing to drive to the LRC to make the uncomfortable call. We just wouldn’t be able to help this time. And that’s when my cell phone rang.
A check had arrived from Network for Good. For those who are not familiar with Network for Good, they are the people behind the fundraiser buttons on Facebook and other sources. The check was just enough to cover the loan and assure this family would be in touch through this rough patch.
So if you have clicked the DONATE button on one of our Facebook posts recently, Thank You. If you have been meaning to, please do the next time you see one. If you’re not on Facebook or just feeling generous right now, you can donate through our PAYPAL account using the button found on our page.
Your cash donation is always welcome and always 100% tax deductible. Donating online allows you to choose the LRC ministry that benefits, whether you want to support our Transformation Scholarship, Emergency Relief Fund, Daily Operations or our new Capital Fund. You can also choose to make a donation to our general fund that we will use to the best benefit of our community.
As always, thank you for your continued support of the Lockport Resource Center.
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