The City of Alpharetta’s Community Agriculture Program empowers the community to connect with local food systems through hands-on education in sustainable agriculture, healthy cooking, and environmental stewardship. Grant funding will transform the Old Rucker Farmhouse through critical renovations, including updated flooring, electrical and mechanical systems, a fully equipped teaching kitchen, and a functional, code-compliant restrooms.
Roswell Organization for Community Development’s mission is to preserve the historical aspects of the neighborhood, which includes the renovation of historic buildings, including the 155-year-old historic Zion Missionary Baptist Church. With the Lowe’s Community Impact Grant, the empowerment center will completely transform the interior of the building These renovations will provide a much-needed space for expanding community food giveaways, conducting meetings, wedding and establishing educational venues.
A Hub for Hope is dedicated to restoring lives and rebuilding futures by equipping returning citizens and underserved individuals with practical skills, supportive services, and pathways to self-sufficiency. Through Lowe’s Community Impact Grant, the organization will transform its space into a hands-on trade workspace for DIY training in areas such as drywall, plumbing, and electrical, while also creating a dedicated podcast studio where participants can share their stories and amplify their voices.
Bridge Builder Communities empowers young adults aging out of foster care by providing housing and supportive services that promote stability and independence. With support from the Lowe’s Community Impact Grant, the organization will create four pod plazas within its 25-house Tiny Home Village in Augusta. These shared spaces will strengthen the Village community environment so residents can build relationships, practice life skills, and transition more successfully into stable, independent adulthood.
ReNforce supports justice-impacted women through housing, workforce development, and healing-centered reentry services. With the Lowe’s Hometowns grant, Redemption House will transform its outdoor space by rebuilding storm-damaged fencing, screening in the back patio, and creating a healing garden and gathering area. These improvements will offer safety, dignity, and connection—restoring not just a space, but hope and belonging for women reentering their communities.
City of Refuge Dalton exists to reach and restore individuals by providing transitional housing, domestic violence services, workforce development, education, and other support services. With the Lowe’s Hometown grant, we will complete the educational and workforce development wing - adding a kitchenette for student meals and classrooms for job training, financial literacy, and life skills coaching.
Established in 1968 by Coretta Scott King, The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, also known as The King Center, has been a global destination, resource center and community institution for over 25 years. Through Lowe's Hometowns the Freedom Walkway, on the campus of The King Center, will be refreshed, repaired and cleaned to offer visitors an educational, inspiring and empowering experience with the awarding of a Lowe's Hometowns grant.
The Salvation Army of Savannah addresses housing instability, which becomes more pressing year after year. This 24-hour operation that helps so many will receive painting, kitchen improvements, a welcoming entryway as well as a new playground.
The Team Up Elementary Program Space will create a safe space for youth and caregivers to relax and find healing from depression and anxiety associated with trauma exposure. This project will include a positive message mural, a new outdoor space, and a dedicated space for teens who need to find peace in their day.
Status: Home provides homeless and low-income individuals and families affected by HIV and AIDS in the Greater Atlanta area with a continuum of housing options, supportive services, and educational opportunities. The Lowe’s Hometowns grant will be used to renovate the historic three-story residential facility, which features 23 individual efficiency apartments and common spaces.