LockportCARES

MISSION STATEMENT

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.

In June of 2007 a group of area churches,

organizations and agencies came together

in response to the growing need of the

homeless population in Eastern Niagara

County. As a result of their tireless effort

Lockport C.A.R.E.S., Inc. was founded.

Through the financial support of the

community and hard work of many

volunteers, Lockport CARES opened its doors

to the first of many guests in November

of 2009.

An acronym that stands for Community

Action Response Emergency Shelter, Lockport

CARES is an “emergency shelter” designed to

assist women, men, and families with children

who have no place to go. It will provide shelter

and meals for up to ten business days.

While staying at the 10 person shelter, the

guests of Lockport CARES will be assisted

with and guided in the means necessary to

become self-supporting through information

and referrals.