NFI North, Inc. provides transitional housing services, as well as clinical, medical and vocational and resources for adult men and women with mental health challenges. The Lowe's Hometowns project will remodel a bathroom including reconfiguration of walls, new flooring, new paint, new toilet, shower, sink and vanity in order to create a clean and fresh space for those who rely on the facility.
Operation Stand Down Rhode Island provides services and support for homeless and at-risk veterans. Through Lowe's Hometowns, critical repairs such as leveling and waterproofing the basement to address flooding issues, as well as replacing the roof, gutters and damaged siding will all be completed. Storage and a new door will also be added.
Since its founding in 1933, Lochland has been a nurturing haven, enabling individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. The Lowe's Hometowns project will enhance residents' experience by constructing three ADA ramps, installing new floors, lights and new windows. Outside, brickwork on the patio will be leveled and planters added that help will create community connections and therapeutic gardening opportunities.
Promise Community Homes serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through Lowe's Hometowns, this life changing facility will be made more accessible by updating pathways, moving and replacing trees, shrubs and signage, updating lighting and installing benches. All these changes will make it easier for those with disabilities to safely get to the community center for activities and connection.
Following the devastating wildfires that struck Maui in August of 2023, 2,000 homes were lost. With 4,000 people currently living in shelters, housing solutions are in demand. The Lowe's Hometowns grant will provide funding to establish the infrastructure (grading, paving, solar power) for a community of tiny homes to be used as temporary housing, as well as the installation of the first two tiny homes on the property and be a reprieve for the horrible and inadequate conditions this community is facing.
Insight Housing has operated for over 20 years as a supportive housing community in South Berkeley. Through Lowe's Hometowns, two residences will be repaired, including replacing the roofs and a building a new laundry room. The outdoor courtyard will also be upgraded with seating, landscaping and new gates to help create an inviting, safe and dignified environment to the individuals they serve.
Hope House of Manitowoc County is a homeless shelter serving women, families, couples and single females that are experiencing homelessness. The Lowe's Hometowns project will upgrade the shelter facility with new paint, floors and cabinets, as well as update fencing and repair and restain the deck.
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.
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.
The Friendship Mission, currently the only operational homeless shelter in Montgomery. Through Lowe's Hometowns, the organization will receive critical repairs and upgrades to the dining hall, kitchen and pantry including new appliances, countertops, ceiling tiles, paint, windows, flooring and more. The repairs will create an even safer, stable shelter for those in need.