Lowe’s plans 100 impact projects
Lowe’s has announced its 100 community projects that will be completed in 2023.
These programs are part of Lowe’s Hometowns, what the company described as its largest-ever community impact program.
Launched in 2022, Lowe’s Hometowns is a five-year, $100 million commitment from the retailer to rebuild and revitalize community spaces nationwide.
A highlight this year is the project nomination from music icon and Tuskegee, Alabama native Lionel Richie to turn an undeveloped plot of land into a vibrant outdoor community space.
Located directly across from historic Tuskegee University, “Hello Park” will become the first public park of its kind available in the community and invite residents to gather, personally connect with nature and embrace the history of Tuskegee for decades to come.
“My hometown of Tuskegee has inspired and impacted me all my life. I love the people, culture and natural beauty of our little town, so my hope is that Hello Park will become a special venue for our community to share in honoring our history and heritage,” said Richie.
Lowe’s Hometowns projects were selected from 94 communities across 41 states and Washington, D.C., and will address needs specific to each community, from housing and community centers to outdoor spaces and facilities for first responders and veterans.
Each project will receive a grant from Lowe’s to make physical improvements that help local organizations continue to make meaningful impact in their communities.
“We’ve listened to thousands of communities across the country and recognize that home can be defined as a community center, a shelter, a garden, a park or a school,” said Marvin Ellison, Lowe’s chairman and CEO.
“We are honored to be able to support the Lowe’s Hometowns projects as we work together with our associates, our network of pros and our impact partner Points of Light to help continue to make homes better for all,” said the CEO.
“At Lowe’s, we believe that if we take care of our associates, serve our customers and make our communities better, we will create sustainable shareholder value,” said Ellison.
Now in the second year of the initiative, Lowe’s Hometowns invites nonprofits and community members to share stories of projects in need.
More than 1.4 million people, including children, seniors, veterans, first responders and more, are anticipated to benefit from the inaugural projects in 2022 within a year of their completion, said the retailer.
“Thanks to the commitment of Lowe’s Hometowns to uplift communities nationwide, this dream will soon become a reality,” said Richie.
