During our 52nd Annual Meeting this past Sunday, the Lisbon Credit Union presented a donation to the Lisbon Area Christian Outreach (LACO) as part of our Social Responsibility campaign. In fact, over $6,500 has been donated to the organization on behalf of the Credit Union and its Members within the past two years. We feel it’s time to take this opportunity and explain who LACO is, the services they offer to the community and how we all can support their mission.
LACO has provided valuable assistance to our community members by way of food, clothing, fuel and Christ like compassion. Founded in 1985, several area churches have since collaborated and created a food pantry and clothing bank operated by an executive board of directors. The food pantry is located in the Marion T. Morse Center and available for residents of Lisbon, Durham and Bowdoin who are experiencing financial hardships and lifestyle challenges. However, anyone may visit the clothing bank regardless of where they live. A small group of volunteers from the participating churches have donated countless hours of their own time to keep both the food pantry and clothing bank running at peak efficiency.
According to figures provided by LACO, they served over 510 families and over 7,290 individuals in 2010. This participation was a significant increase from 2009. In fact, with every current month that passes, a new record number of families are being served. Thus, a challenge for LACO is keeping certain types of food on the shelves in the pantry. Feel free to visit their website at www.lacopantry.com to see a list of items in short supply and donate according to your circumstances. Another challenge for LACO is the lack of awareness among the community. The Credit Union encourages community members to discuss the services provided by LACO to family and friends. Plus, there is always a need for volunteers.
Building Futures. Preserving Dreams.
