The ourBRIDGE for KIDS' Charlotte is Home Center will expand the community’s ability to welcome and guide newcomers as they start anew in the United States. The Lowe's Hometowns project will add an accessible entrance and update carpet, tile, flooring, paint, doors and hardware. Security and new signage will also be added.
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office processes approximately 13,000 releases for individuals returning into the community from incarceration each year. Renovations and upgrades through Lowe's Hometowns will help transform the current lobby into a one-stop resource center for individuals to successfully transition back into the community and connect to wrap-around services and support.
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.
Silver Lake Volunteer Fire Department is a center for community gatherings and provides 100% volunteer-led emergency response. Through Lowe's Hometowns, upgrades to the facility plumbing, electrical, new appliances, windows and paint will boost morale and offer an elevated space so that the department can continue to serve the community.
Envision Charlotte & The Innovation Barn play a pivotal role in combating climate change by empowering, inspiring and equipping individuals and businesses with practical solutions. The project will enhance its outdoor community space, offering educational experiences on material management and sustainable practices. Upgrades include new gardens, awning, sign and ADA accessibility to its fire pits. A water feature will increase sustainability and a brand-new serving bar will generate funding.
Champion House of Care provides personalized support for individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. Champion House of Care offers programs to help their clients develop the skills they need to be successful in the community, both while in school through an after school program, camp during summer and winter breaks and post-high school enrichment programs. The Lowe’s Hometowns grant will updated the organization’s playground equipment to be more inclusive and enjoyable for children of all abilities.
Over the last 5 years, BUCM has served over 215,000 meals in their soup kitchen, kept over 1,000 people in their homes by assisting them with power, water and rent and finally have provided emergency food through their food pantry to over 40,000 people. The Lowe's Hometowns project will help renovate the recently relocated soup kitchen building, dining room and commercial kitchen. The project includes demolition, floor repair, painting, full kitchen install with applicances and furnishings and will help the organization continue to serve individuals in crisis in their community.
A Brighter Day Outreach provides programs to help youth develop de-escalation and communication strategies with the goal of disrupting the school-to-prison cycle. The Lowe's Hometowns grant will fund the installation of an onsite food pantry, with a prefabricated trailer, pavers, plants, lighting and furniture. This will be the first food pantry within the Historic Hoskins community.
A Better World exists to deliver help and hope to at-risk youth in West Charlotte. The Lowe's Hometowns grant will support a facility makeover that will include paint, lighting, desks, chairs and smart classroom technology in the Better World's computer lab. The renovation will create an environment that not only facilitates learning but also shows students how valued they are.
South Elementary students cannot play on the current playground due to rust, mold and corrosion. The Lowe’s Hometowns grant will help the school install new play structures that will accommodate multiple classes during recess and give students the chance to be physically active during school time.