The Growing Roots Garden will become a place to grow and learn for the students of Emerson Middle School. A place to gather and learn about health, nutrition and the benefits that connecting with nature can have on stress. With 96% of students qualifying for the free or reduced-price lunch program, the outdoor space will put an emphasis on outdoor activities such as participating in the school garden and consuming nutritious foods grown by the students.
The Green Township Volunteer Fire Department will update the men’s and women’s bathrooms in the firehouse to not only make them ADA compliant, but repair fixtures and facilities that do not work. A demo of the current bathrooms would lead to bathrooms that are state and federal compliant for a long-term emergency facility. Energy Smart and Water Sense products will be central to the construction of this new space for volunteers.
Glow Up Girls Inc. provides both in-school and after-school programming for girls focused on the physical, emotional, and mental health skills needed to become strong, confident leaders in their communities. With the Lowe’s Hometowns grant, the “glow up” to this space would include replacing windows, doors, flooring, baseboards, remodeling the bathroom and a refreshed exterior.
Girls Inc. of Greater Indianapolis empowers girls to be confident, prepared for their futures and ready to take their place in the world. The organization currently operates in a historic building in need of physical repair so that participants, volunteers, and staff have a space that is safe, accessible, and conducive for program activities. New flooring, an entry area, windows with blinds and the addition of a zen break room will transform this space.
The Gil Carter Initiative is focused on enhancing the development, dignity and quality of the lives of socioeconomically challenged children and young adults regardless of their race or religion. Through the Lowe’s Hometowns grant, their facility will receive updated HVAC, plumbing, ceiling tiles, painting, floors and more, allowing them to continue with their programming in areas of culinary arts, music, computer science, and agriculture.
The Lowe’s Hometowns grant will enable the Galax Fire Department to convert a residential structure next to the firehouse into an educational facility with fire prevention training rooms. Work will involve installing flooring, painting, ADA upgrades, seating construction and prevention prop installation.
The historic Friends of Four Star Theatre is being converted into a world class multi-use community arts venue. The theatre's main floor needs some essential enhancements to transform the experience of those who are visiting. Through the Lowe’s Hometowns grant, entrances will be improved, ceilings will be finished in the lobby and existing bathrooms, and lobby flooring will be installed.
The Espacio Community Center, run by the North Shore Community Development Coalition, hosts classes and can be rented out by members of the community. Espacio needs an update including interior and outdoor furnishings, a fresh coat of paint, garden beds, and lighting. When complete, Espacio will have a functional and attractive indoor and outdoor facility that is flexible and accessible for all.
Founded in 1948, Easterseals Florida offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life's challenges and achieve personal goals. The Lowe’s Hometowns grant will provide much-needed updates to one of the cabins at their special-needs camping facility, including new interior walls, doors, floors, paint, water heater, washer/dryer and bathroom renovations. Six bathrooms in a 3-cabin unit will also be fully renovated with new toilets, painted, and new vanities.
East Lincoln High School will add two additional tennis courts and repair and fencing on existing courts which will be the only public tennis courts for use in Lincoln County. Leveling off an area off for spectators and community members will allow the community to use this space whenever they please.