Lowe’s has announced the first 100 community-nominated impact projects that have been selected as part of this year's Lowe’s Hometowns program, a five-year, $100 million commitment to the communities it serves.

With projects spanning 40 states and Washington, D.C., the program aims to help restore and revitalize neighborhood housing, parks, community centers, and other community focal points. This year, the projects include 31 community centers, 17 shelters, 10 parks or outdoor spaces, nine safe or affordable housing accommodations, nine schools, seven gardens, five animal services buildings, four playgrounds, three first-responder facilities, three food pantries, and two cultural preservation projects.

Building on the success of 100 Hometowns, which celebrated Lowe’s centennial in 2021 and supported 100 community impact projects across the United States, the effort is focused on helping communities and local organizations continue to address the impact of the pandemic. According to Lowe’s strategic impact partner, Points of Light, three-quarters of nonprofits have reported an increase in demand for their services since the start of the pandemic.

“We’re excited to continue improving hometowns across the country by building on our longstanding commitment to serving the communities where we live and work,” said Lowe’s chairman and CEO Marvin Ellison. “With support from our associates, neighbors, and partners, Lowe’s Hometowns will address urgent needs in communities, from revitalizing vibrant green spaces to supporting first responders and local heroes, as we strive to make hometowns better for all, including those in real need.”

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