Projects will improve vital community spaces
and address critical needs including veterans services, safe
and affordable housing, and food insecurity
MOORESVILLE, N.C., June 25,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- From helping to build a
community of safe homes for veterans in South Dakota to transforming a kitchenette
into a full-size kitchen to provide nutritious meals for children
transitioning into foster care in Tennessee, 100 nonprofits received Lowe's
Hometowns grants to renovate, restore or rebuild their spaces.
The $10 million in Lowe's
Hometowns grants announced today will benefit 88 communities in 44
states and Washington, D.C. The
100 projects, selected from consumer nominations, address needs
specific to each community, from access to housing and community
services to support for first responders and veterans.
"The support of the Lowe's Hometowns grant helps us continue our
mission to create a path back to stability for those who took the
oath to protect this country," said Bryan
Meyer, CEO of nonprofit Veterans Community Project. "Opening
this community will not only benefit Sioux Falls by providing much-needed support
for local veterans, but it also adds another village to our
network, further strengthening our efforts to fix veteran
homelessness nationwide."
Lowe's Hometowns, the company's five-year, $100 million community impact program, launched
in 2022. 2.5 million people are anticipated to benefit from
the first two years of Lowe's Hometowns projects within one year of
project completion.1
In addition to supporting the 100 grant-funded projects, Lowe's
associates will complete more than 1,700 community revitalization
projects as a part of Lowe's Hometowns. Lowe's associates
contribute tens of thousands of volunteer hours and use Lowe's
products, services and network of Pros to bring the renovations to
life.
"Lowe's Hometowns is all about bringing neighbors together to
improve shared spaces and our communities," said Marvin Ellison, Lowe's chairman and CEO. "At
Lowe's we are committed to giving our customers a great place to
shop, providing our associates with a wonderful place to work,
while making the communities where we live and work better. We
believe if we can accomplish these three commitments, we will
continue to deliver shareholder value."
Other projects funded by grants will:
- kickstart a tiny home community in Lahaina, Hawaii, in partnership with Rebuild
Maui, after the devastating wildfires
- provide fresh food for a Detroit neighborhood located in a food desert
by transforming an abandoned lot into a vibrant garden and market
space with Peace Tree Parks
- renovate the Undercliff Volunteer Fire Company's facility
in Pittsburgh to make it more
comfortable and welcoming for volunteers and the community
Lowe's Hometowns is made possible by the company's innovative
partnership with Points of Light. The national nonprofit serves as
a trusted community impact adviser and implementation partner.
"Grants that support nonprofits' infrastructure and ability to
provide community services are critical and often the areas that
nonprofits find the most difficult to gain funding support for,"
said Jennifer Sirangelo, president
and CEO of Points of Light. "Lowe's continues to set a stellar
example of community impact by leveraging its resources and assets
to deliver, in partnership with community, the best long-term
outcomes for millions of individuals."
Visit Lowes.com/Hometowns and follow #LowesHometowns on social
media to learn more about each organization and keep up with the
projects.
1 Full program impact data available in the Lowe's
Hometowns Executive Summary linked here.
About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home
improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer
transactions a week in the United
States. With total fiscal year 2023 sales of more than
$86 billion, Lowe's operates over
1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000
associates. Based in Mooresville,
N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through
programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping
to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more
information, visit Lowes.com.
Digital assets are available to download here.
Media Contact
Laurel Waller
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Laurel.Waller@lowes.com
View original content to download
multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/100-organizations-nationwide-awarded-10-million-for-renovations-through-lowes-hometowns-community-impact-program-302180930.html
SOURCE Lowe's Companies, Inc.