Looking for Help with School?

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Cean Magosky

Hello Resource fans!! We recently posted on our Facebook page about the lack of applicants for our Transformation Scholarship. This scholarship fund was created with the goal of assisting anyone in need with educational expenses. The Transformation Scholarship is a … Continue reading →

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Welcome to our new and improving website

Posted on March 24, 2019 by Cean Magosky

Thanks to all of you who have been patient with our web page. To those just finding us, welcome.

Our annual Bicycle Drive is underway. Donations of used bicycles of all types and sizes may be dropped off at the Lockport Police Station during normal business hours, 9 AM to 5 PM. Donations may be made through April 30.

All proceeds from the Bicycle Drive go towards funding our Transformation Scholarship. The Transformation Scholarship is open to all Lockport area residents of all ages. Proceeds can be used for any accredited not-for-profit college, junior or community college, university, trade school, academic enhancement or enrichment program. Please contact the Lockport Resource Center directly via email at lockportresource@gmail.com for details.

Watch this space for more details in the coming days.

We Love You Lockport!!! #passiton

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Lockport School Supply Drive

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Cean Magosky

School Supply Drive Extended to August 5th, 2016

Can you help?

School SuppliesRebecca Frischkorn is co-ordinating a drive to collect school supplies for kids in need. The Lockport Resource Center is the collection point. If you can help, please drop off any donations between now and Friday, August 5th during store hours. The supplies will be distributed to students in the area.

Any questions, contact the store at (815) 838-9615.

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LRC Works with Lockport Love to Rebuild Bicycles

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Cean Magosky

Rebuilt Bikes
The LRC volunteers worked with Lockport Love volunteers, and members of the Lockport Police Department to rebuild 25 bicycles on April 9th.  The bicycles were donated by community members and were given to Lockport area residents who requested them.

What a great opportunity to Pass it On!

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Meet Matt Becker-LRC’s Transformation Scholarship Recipient

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Cean Magosky

MattBeckerMeet Matt Becker… Matt is our first ever Transformation Scholarship recipient. Matt is a 2015 graduate of Lockport Township High School, he is currently studying at Joliet Junior college.
Matt submitted a proposal about his educational plans, and completed an interview with members of the LRC board. Matt will receive a $1000 scholarship to help with his tuition.

Congratulations Matt, we know you’ll do great!

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Looking for a Scholarship?

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Cean Magosky

LRC is Offering a Scholarship!

The Lockport Resource Center has a scholarship fund. We’ve spent a lot of time revisiting our original goals lately at the LRC. We love that we are able to help people in need with short term support like an emergency relief loan, a backpack full of school supplies, affordable clothing for school or work or even the occasional gas card.

Now, we want to help someone for the longer term. We’re looking for a Lockport/Fairmont/Homer Glen resident that needs that little boost in the right direction. Is that you? Do you know someone? Send us your proposal.

Proposal Guidelines – Due October 1st, 2015

For this scholarship reward, our focus will be on a short-term program such as a technical program, nursing assistant etc. The school must be accredited and not-for-profit. Recipients must be from Lockport, Homer Glen or Fairmont areas. Your proposal should focus on how this opportunity will help you help others. Please mention any volunteer work or other experiences that inspire you. Include your name and a way to get hold of you in the proposal – phone, address, email etc. All proposals will be reviewed by the LRC Scholarship Committee. Proposals are due by October 1st for consideration this year.

Send your proposals in an email or letter to:

director@lockportresource.org

Lockport Resource Center
Attention: Scholarship
PO Box 854
Lockport, Il 60441

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LRC Helps Family After Fire

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Cean Magosky

We wanted to share this thank you note from a young family that we were able to help. The family lost everything in a recent fire. The Lockport Resource Center Thrift Store was able to provide clothing, toys, household items, and furniture.
“Thank you for your support, for taking time out of your busy day to help us in this most difficult time of our lives. We appreciate what you did for us, thank you for everything.”  ‪

Sharing Gods’s love, people helping people!

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The Power of Social Media Pays Off for LRC!

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Cean Magosky

How does social media and the Lockport Resource Center work together to serve the community? Rev. Bower’s letter says it all.

Thank you Lockport Resource Center! This is a testimony to the power of social media. A member of my congregation, posted on Facebook that her son’s bicycle was stolen from their porch. This family has had a difficult year and I knew that replacing this bicycle would be a financial hardship. I sent Anne a Facebook message asking if she had any mountain bikes. She told me not at that moment but she would be in touch. About 6 hours later Anne messaged me back to say she had a bike. 6 hours?! I was expecting 6 days – Mountain Bikemaybe! Because I do not live in Lockport, it took a couple days to get the bicycle to my church – delivered by Anne and Cean! – and then to the young man. When he received it, we prayed:

God who is everywhere, May this bicycle reliably transport this young man to places of wonder and mystery where you may be encountered. May there be more joyful places than places of sorrow, but in all those places may Josh grow in wisdom and love. As these wheels and gears turn, may his life be transformed into one of greater love and mercy, and may he know your ways of justice and peace. In the name of Christ, Amen

We then talked. The boy has been thinking about donating some time to LRC – partially because he needs service hours for 4H, Boy Scouts, etc., and partly because he knows LRC does such important work (his words). I told him of a couple things happening at LRC (a bicycle program, improving social media presence, data input) each of which excited him because these are things he enjoys. What does not get said enough: Lockport Resource Center does phenomenal ministry that touches people’s lives in meaningful and transformative ways. – Rev. Dr. Thom Bower, Interim Minister, First Congregational Church of Lockport

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LRC Welcomes New Board Members

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Cean Magosky

The Lockport Resource Center welcomes three new Board Members.  A big welcome goes out to:

President – Cean Magosky
Vice President – Christopher Lindblom
and At-large Board Member – Barbara Lindblom

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Lockport Resource Center Closed December 30th Through January 1st

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Cean Magosky

The Lockport Resource Center will re-open on Friday, January 2, 2015 at 10 am. This allows our all volunteer work force time to see family and friends, travel, and relax. Join us Friday for our fabulous half price clearance sale.

NO DONATIONS will be taken during this time. Please do not leave items outside the door as this is considered dumping by the Lockport Police and is a ticket worthy offense. We will start accepting donations on January 2nd, 2015.

We hope to see everyone at the sale! A safe and Happy New Year to all!

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