Hope Extreme provides essential services such as youth programs, support for unsheltered individuals and assistance with food and hygiene needs. The Lowe's Hometowns project will help construct a park and community garden in a current vacant lot. The garden and park will include a new fence, vegetable gardens, fruit trees and a basketball halfcourt.
The historic Polaris Theater in Port Orchard has hosted thousands of community members since opening in 1924. Through Lowe's Hometowns, upgrades led by the Historic Port Orchard Theater Foundation will renovate the theater’s ticket booth and façade will give the theater a fresh look and revitalize a once thriving beacon of the community. This updated theater will support not only cinema but live music and shows, as well as community events and gatherings, business meetings, and family and community reunions.
The Eagle's Nest was Rowan County's first transitional housing program, funded by a caring community that sought to provide homeless individuals and families a safe and supportive environment. Through Lowe's Hometowns, the facilities reserved for veterans will be updated with new flooring, paint, siding and weatherproofing will create a haven for homeless individuals on their journey to stability.
Hispanic Human Resource Council (HHRC) is a unique nonprofit social service organization with a goal to educate young children and support their families by improving access to services. Through the Lowe's Hometowns project, seven buildings on the campus will be upgraded, including cement work, painting, foundation and walkway repairs.
The Scotland Volunteer Fire Department has a diverse and dedicated volunteer base that includes both men and women, as well as members from the LGBTQ+ community. The Lowe's Hometowns grant will provide brand-new bunkrooms that allow for the volunteers to have privacy while serving their shifts. An office relocation and full kitchen renovation will create a comforting space to foster connection among volunteers.
Highlanders Boxing Club is a crucial part of their neighborhood and continues to see even more youth joining their programs. The Lowe's Hometowns project will help add a prefabricated building to the back of their existing building to expand their programming space. New flooring will be added to the existing building as well. The club's expanded community space will allow the organization to empower even more youth and show them what is possible.
The Pocatello Senior Activity Center is a vital part of the community that provides nutritious meals, socialization, activities and resources. Through Lowe's Hometowns, the center's restrooms will be remodeled to be ADA compliant, ensuring seniors are safe and needs are met.
Hero Pups Inc. provides support dogs to veterans and first responders with service-related traumatic challenges to increase their independence and peace of mind. The project will help complete the exterior of their new building by installing a patio, addressing drainage, planting grass, planting gardens and installing fencing. These upgrades will help the heroes they serve stay connected to resources and peer support.
Serenity Inns provides treatment services to uninsured or underinsured men who are struggling with substance use disorders. The program's unique feature is the Dinner Fellowship, where residents and volunteers gather to share meals. Through Lowe's Hometowns, a renovation of the dining area, kitchen, first floor living and counseling area and two upstairs bathrooms will help residents and employees thrive.
Gladney Center for Adoption’s mission is to create bright futures through adoption. The organization not only helps to facilitate adoption, but also provides advocacy for teen girls in foster care, post-adoption counseling and support and ongoing education. The Lowe’s Hometowns grant will replace their HVAC and add revitalize an outdoor space with sports equipment, landscaping and furniture to create a welcoming space for families to gather and connect.