{"id":266766,"date":"2024-06-25T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-100-organizations-nationwide-awarded-10-million-for-renovations-through-lowes-hometowns-community-impact-program\/"},"modified":"2024-06-25T08:20:02","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T12:20:02","slug":"100-organizaciones-a-escala-nacional-reciben-10-millones-de-dolares-para-renovaciones-a-traves-del-lowes-hometowns-community-impact-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/100-organizaciones-a-escala-nacional-reciben-10-millones-de-dolares-para-renovaciones-a-traves-del-lowes-hometowns-community-impact-program\/","title":{"rendered":"100 Organizations Nationwide Awarded $10 Million for Renovations Through Lowe&#8217;s Hometowns Community Impact Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><i>Projects will improve vital community spaces and address\u00a0critical needs including veterans services, safe and affordable housing, and food insecurity <\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">MOORESVILLE, N.C.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">June 25, 2024<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; From helping to build a community of safe homes for veterans in <span class=\"xn-location\">South Dakota<\/span> to transforming a kitchenette into a full-size kitchen to provide nutritious meals for children transitioning into foster care in <span class=\"xn-location\">Tennessee<\/span>, 100 nonprofits received <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4198176-1&amp;h=3394360037&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fcorporate.lowes.com%2Four-responsibilities%2Flowes-hometowns&amp;a=Lowe%27s+Hometowns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Lowe&#8217;s Hometowns<\/a> grants to renovate, restore or rebuild their spaces.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg1d31left\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg1d31left\" title=\"Lowe's associates built and landscaped a playground and play space specially crafted for deaf and hard of hearing children with Aid the Silent in San Antonio.\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2446747\/LOWES__Aid_the_Silent_San_Antonio.jpg\" alt=\"Lowe's associates built and landscaped a playground and play space specially crafted for deaf and hard of hearing children with Aid the Silent in San Antonio.\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>The <span class=\"xn-money\">$10 million<\/span> in Lowe&#8217;s Hometowns grants announced today will benefit 88 communities in 44 states and <span class=\"xn-location\">Washington, D.C.<\/span> 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. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The support of the Lowe&#8217;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,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Bryan Meyer<\/span>, CEO of nonprofit Veterans Community Project. &#8220;Opening this community will not only benefit <span class=\"xn-location\">Sioux Falls<\/span> 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.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Lowe&#8217;s Hometowns, the company&#8217;s five-year, <span class=\"xn-money\">$100 million<\/span> community impact program, launched in 2022. <b><i>2.5 million people are anticipated to benefit from the first two years of Lowe&#8217;s Hometowns projects within one year of project completion.<sup>1<\/sup>\u00a0 <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>In addition to supporting the 100 grant-funded projects, Lowe&#8217;s associates will complete more than 1,700 community revitalization projects as a part of Lowe&#8217;s Hometowns. Lowe&#8217;s associates contribute tens of thousands of volunteer hours and use Lowe&#8217;s products, services and network of Pros to bring the renovations to life.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Lowe&#8217;s Hometowns is all about bringing neighbors together to improve shared spaces and our communities,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Marvin Ellison<\/span>, Lowe&#8217;s chairman and CEO. &#8220;At Lowe&#8217;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.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Other projects funded by grants will:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>kickstart a tiny home community in <span class=\"xn-location\">Lahaina, Hawaii<\/span>, in partnership with Rebuild Maui, after the devastating wildfires<\/li>\n<li>provide fresh food for a <span class=\"xn-location\">Detroit<\/span> neighborhood located in a food desert by transforming an abandoned lot into a vibrant garden and market space with Peace Tree Parks<\/li>\n<li>renovate the\u00a0Undercliff Volunteer Fire Company&#8217;s facility in <span class=\"xn-location\">Pittsburgh<\/span> to make it more comfortable and welcoming for volunteers and the community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lowe&#8217;s Hometowns is made possible by the company&#8217;s innovative partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4198176-1&amp;h=942708205&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pointsoflight.org%2Fblog%2Flowes-hometowns-changemakers-impact-the-nations-small-towns%2F&amp;a=Points+of+Light\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Points of Light<\/a>. The national nonprofit serves as a trusted community impact adviser and implementation partner. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Grants that support nonprofits&#8217; infrastructure and ability to provide community services are critical and often the areas that nonprofits find the most difficult to gain funding support for,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Jennifer Sirangelo<\/span>, president and CEO of Points of Light. &#8220;Lowe&#8217;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.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4198176-1&amp;h=3536877124&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fcorporate.lowes.com%2Four-responsibilities%2Flowes-hometowns&amp;a=Lowes.com%2FHometowns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Lowes.com\/Hometowns<\/a> and follow #LowesHometowns on social media to learn more about each organization and keep up with the projects.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><sup>1 <\/sup>Full program impact data available in the Lowe&#8217;s Hometowns Executive Summary linked <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4198176-1&amp;h=2738833925&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fcorporate.lowes.com%2Fsites%2Flowes-corp%2Ffiles%2F2024%2520Hometowns%2F2023_LowesHT_2023_Program_Year_ExecSummary_v6c.pdf&amp;a=here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Lowe&#8217;s <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Lowe&#8217;s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE\u00ae 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span>. With total fiscal year 2023 sales of more than <span class=\"xn-money\">$86 billion<\/span>, Lowe&#8217;s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in <span class=\"xn-location\">Mooresville, N.C.<\/span>, Lowe&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p>Digital assets are available to download <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4198176-1&amp;h=2321049450&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Floweshomeimprovement.sharefile.com%2Fshare%2Fview%2Fs77a22eb6c2fc4116ae1f16bf53866147%2Ffo0b1f77-007c-4145-a16d-ead04137baad&amp;a=here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Media Contact<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-person\">Laurel Waller<\/span><br \/>Lowe&#8217;s Companies, Inc. <br \/><a href=\"mailto:Laurel.Waller@lowes.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Laurel.Waller@lowes.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg86cdleft\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg86cdleft\" title=\"Lowe's associates volunteer at Restore OKC during the 2023 Lowe's Hometowns red vest day.\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2446748\/LowesHomeTownsOKC_36.jpg\" alt=\"Lowe's associates volunteer at Restore OKC during the 2023 Lowe's Hometowns red vest day.\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg05dbleft\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg05dbleft\" title=\"Lowe's associate helps to install a floor at a 2023 Lowe's Hometowns project in Greensboro, North Carolina.\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2446749\/Lowes_Greensboro_2433.jpg\" alt=\"Lowe's associate helps to install a floor at a 2023 Lowe's Hometowns project in Greensboro, North Carolina.\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg467fleft\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg467fleft\" title=\"Lowe's Companies, Inc. Logo. \" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/26010\/LOWES_COMPANIES_INC_LOGO.jpg\" alt=\"Lowe's Companies, Inc. Logo. \" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Photo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4198176-1&amp;h=4276137516&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2446747%2FLOWES__Aid_the_Silent_San_Antonio.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2446747%2FLOWES__Aid_the_Silent_San_Antonio.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2446747\/LOWES__Aid_the_Silent_San_Antonio.jpg<\/a><br \/>Photo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4198176-1&amp;h=3168563290&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2446748%2FLowesHomeTownsOKC_36.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2446748%2FLowesHomeTownsOKC_36.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2446748\/LowesHomeTownsOKC_36.jpg<\/a><br \/>Photo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4198176-1&amp;h=3058625239&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2446749%2FLowes_Greensboro_2433.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2446749%2FLowes_Greensboro_2433.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2446749\/Lowes_Greensboro_2433.jpg<\/a><br \/>Logo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4198176-1&amp;h=2855658516&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F26010%2FLOWES_COMPANIES_INC_LOGO.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F26010%2FLOWES_COMPANIES_INC_LOGO.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/26010\/LOWES_COMPANIES_INC_LOGO.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  Lowe&#8217;s Companies, Inc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><i>Projects will improve vital community spaces and address\u00a0critical needs including veterans services, safe and affordable housing, and food insecurity <\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">MOORESVILLE, N.C.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">June 25, 2024<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; From helping to build a community of safe homes for veterans in <span class=\"xn-location\">South Dakota<\/span> to transforming a kitchenette into a full-size kitchen to provide nutritious meals for children transitioning into foster care in &lt;span&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":266767,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-266766","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-interes-humano"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/266766","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=266766"}],"version-history":[{"count":"1","href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/266766\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":266771,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/266766\/revisions\/266771"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/266767"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=266766"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=266766"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=266766"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}