The Alaska Zoo is committed to conserving Arctic, sub-Arctic, and similar climate species through education, research, and community engagement. With the support of the Lowe’s Hometowns grant, the zoo will renovate its Discovery Center with new flooring, lighting and windows, fresh paint, a new deck and more. These improvements will expand the center’s functionality and support the continued growth of the zoo’s educational programs and community outreach.

Youthworks mission is to help ensure all youth have a safe place to belong and be heard. The Lowe's Hometown grant will renovate storage and program areas to make significant improvements in the organization's ability to collect and store donations for our annual clothing giveaway event and other program needs, as well as improve program area for various activity groups our organization offers.

For nearly 70 years, Youth Encouragement Services has helped kids reach their potential by offering ways to belong and grow. The Lindsley Center is a safe haven that provides programming and resources that support every kid’s future. Through the Lowe’s Hometowns grant, the facility will get a well-deserved facelift that instills feelings of hope and equips future generations. Upgrades include a new roof, enhanced security features, exterior painting, installation of a prominent mural, updated sporting equipment, window repairs, and new furniture.

Willis Dady Homeless Services' mission is to empower all experiencing homelessness to build futures of self-sufficiency through advocacy, housing, and employment.

The Wassamasaw Community Garden and Food Sovereignty program is dedicated to empowering the 1,500-member Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians by fostering sustainable agriculture, food security, and cultural preservation. With the Lowe’s Hometowns grant, the barn that had been significantly damaged by Hurricane Helene will be restored to provide critical support for our food sovereignty efforts, including roof repairs, structural reinforcement, and the installation of new doors and ventilation.

Washington Volunteer Fire Department was established in 1879 and its Rescue services were added in 1961 to serve the residents of the City of Washington and the surrounding communities for any and all Fire and Medical Emergencies. The funds from the Lowe’s Hometown Grant will update and renovate the station kitchen with new cabinets, appliances, countertops and flooring. In doing so, this will provide full time staff and dedicated volunteers with a source of comfort for all they do as well as provide the community of Washington, Illinois a gathering place when needed.

For the past 129 years, Volunteers of America Mid-States’s (VOA) mission has remained the same: to provide positive changes in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. With the Lowe’s Hometowns grant, VOA will make critical renovations to Liberty Place, the organization's residential treatment facility for men who are recovering from substance use disorder.