Vision House follows a mission to work with marginalized families who are experiencing homelessness – the hidden homeless in our community. With the Lowe’s Hometowns grant, our organization will be able to repair stairs and decking, remodel of an apartment kitchen as well as install carpeting and receive a fresh coat of paint. These renovations and repairs will expand our capacity to serve families experiencing homelessness, providing them with a safe and secure environment in which to rebuild their lives.

The Village of Oak Harbor is revitalizing its community through reliving its history and creating great spaces for people of all ages and abilities. The Lowe's Hometowns grant will enable the Village to create inspiring public space along the Portage River featuring riverfront access, a sitting area, public art, and more. These renovations will allow area residents to connect with their natural resources and live happier, healthier lives.

Victory Junction enriches the lives of children with serious illness and chronic medical conditions by providing life-changing camp experiences that are exciting, fun and empowering; all in a medically safe environment at no cost to the camper or their family. With the Lowe’s Hometowns grant, Camp will be able to replace current bathroom flooring in all cabins and two program areas with non-slip monolithic flooring. These renovations will ensure that Camp is safe, welcoming and accessible to all campers regardless of their cognitive, medical, or physical abilities.

Veterans Community Project (VCP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing Veteran homelessness through the provision of transitional housing and wraparound support services. With support from Lowe’s, VCP of Kansas City will replace damaged roofs on tiny homes, reconfigure the Team 49 Brick Garden, and construct a retaining wall to create safe access around the Outreach Building. These improvements will enhance safety, preserve vital community spaces, and ensure Veterans have a stable, dignified environment as they work toward reintegration and independence.

The USO is dedicated to strengthening the well-being of America’s military service members and their families. With support from the Lowe’s Hometowns grant, the center will undergo critical updates, including asbestos and lead paint removal, fresh wall paint, new flooring, drop ceiling tiles, and the installation of updated lighting and a heating element. A dividing wall will also be constructed to improve storage.

United Against Poverty-Orlando/UP Orlando serves families and individuals by providing crisis care, case management, transformative education, and personal empowerment, food and household subsidy, employment training and placement, and active referrals to other collaborative social service providers. With Lowes Hometowns funding, the organization will renovate its public restrooms - used by thousands each year - from old, ugly and worn out (and just plain "yucky!"), to new, attractive and accessible!

The Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department is a full-service emergency response agency performing crisis mitigation by offering fire suppression, fire prevention, technical and vehicle rescue, inspection and code enforcement, medical first response with both basic and advanced life support, and public assistance calls.

The Town of Cumberland’s Emergency Medical Services (CEMS) has a 50+ year history of commitment to providing exceptional emergency medical services to the residents and visitors of the Town of Cumberland, Rhode Island. The Lowe’s Hometown grant will provide funding to insure a safe, comfortable, and functional environment to support its 24/7 staff. A new mini-split system, upgraded flooring, and the improvements to the training area will insure our team stays prepared and resilient to serve the community for years to come.

For over 140 years, Philly House has been a physical and spiritual sanctuary, empowering those in need of food, shelter and hope in Philadelphia. The Lowe's Hometowns grant will significantly upgrade the Philly House dining room by providing a new tile floor and a fresh coat of paint. Serving over 10,000 meals a month, upgrading this critical spacethis is an investment in our guests' wellbeing, providing a safe place full of dignity and respect.

The Salvation Army serves communities by meeting human needs without discrimination through programs that provide food, shelter, and support for individuals and families in crisis. With the Lowe's Hometowns Grant, The Salvation Army's Portland Moore Street Corps (PMSC) will undergo essential painting repairs to protect its buildings from ongoing vandalism. These improvements will create a safer, more welcoming environment, ensuring that the PMSC remains a trusted resource where at-risk individuals and families can find support and stability as a stepping stone toward self-sufficiency.