For nearly 40 years, Friendship House has connected people experiencing homelessness in Delaware with vital resources through its empowerment centers, transitional housing program, clothing bank, and seasonal programs. The Lowe’s Hometowns grant will fund renovations to the Wilmington Empowerment Center - which serves over 3,000 people annually - enhancing safety, accessibility, and aesthetics by improved lighting, flooring, plumbing, and electricity throughout the center. These upgrades will create a more welcoming and dignified environment—one that fosters hope.

The YMCA of Delaware’s mission is to empower youth, foster healthy living, and promote strong communities. With support from the Lowe’s Hometowns grant, the Bear-Glasgow Y is able to complete safety and accessibility enhancements to the Ninja Obstacle Course at our recently state-licensed Camp Cassey. Work will involve adding elements to the course and installing a shade system to ensure a safe, inclusive experience for all campers.

A community member seeks assistance to renovate a local school’s dilapidated playground for student and community use in a town that does not have another town park or playground. In addition to a space for children to gather and play, the area could be used as a gathering place for community events.