The Arc of Evansville's mission is to connect people with opportunities and purpose, and we have been serving people with disabilities and their families for over 70 years. With the Lowe’s Community Impact Grant, the agency will create a functional learning kitchen and outdoor learning center and complete exterior repairs to our Haynie's Corner Community Pathway Hub. These renovations will expand opportunities to build relationships and create consistent avenues for engagement.

The Enterprise Fire Department is dedicated to protecting the lives and property of residents and visitors by providing rapid, professional response to fires, accidents, natural disasters, and other emergencies. With the Lowe’s Community Impact Grant, the department will complete a remodel of the Eastside Fire Station kitchen. These improvements will enhance the readiness, efficiency, and well-being of firefighters, ensuring they are better equipped to serve and protect the community.

The Eastern North Carolina Farmer Collaborative works to support and sustain local farmers through education, shared resources, and community-based initiatives that strengthen regional agriculture. With support from the Lowe’s Community Impact Grant, the organization will complete its Educational Food Safety Center. These improvements will provide farmers with a safe, accessible place to properly handle and store produce, increasing food safety, expanding market opportunities, and benefiting the health and economic vitality of our community.

Dream Acres is a supportive living community dedicated to empowering adults living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) through stable housing, life skills development, and opportunities for independence. With support from Lowe’s Community Impact Grant, the organization will complete a walipini-style greenhouse. These improvements will create year-round food production and education space that increases access to fresh produce, builds vocational skills, and strengthens food security and resilience within our local community.

Daybreak is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth and young adults experiencing homelessness to achieve safety, independence, and thriving futures through holistic, person‑centered support. With support from the Lowe’s Community Impact Grant, Daybreak will renovate unused space on its campus to create six new child‑friendly emergency shelter rooms, a shared bathroom, and a community living space, while expanding and modifying adjacent areas to safely support pregnant and parenting young adults.

The Cullman County Public Library has served Cullman, Alabama for over 50 years. The library building was established in 1967 and is in need of expansion to meet the needs of the growing community. With the Lowe’s Community Impact Grant, the library will install a new rock garden and playground in the back lawn to provide a safe place for children to play, families to socialize, and patrons to enjoy the outdoor space.

CreatiVets empowers wounded veterans to heal through the arts and music by providing free, trauma informed creative programs. With the Lowe’s Community Impact Grant, we will complete critical renovations and buildout work needed to make its Art & Music Center functional and ready for occupancy. These improvements will allow the organization to expand programming, reduce wait times, and create a dedicated space that supports veteran healing while also serving as a resource for the broader community.

City Care is a nonprofit serving neighbors experiencing homelessness in Oklahoma through low-barrier shelter, housing navigation, case management, and permanent supportive housing, with the mission of helping individuals and families achieve lasting stability. With the Lowe’s Community Impact Grant, our Oklahoma City Night Shelter will undergo critical renovations, including bathroom upgrades, interior painting, improved lighting, patio and entryway enhancements.

CASA of South Central Missouri advocates for abused and neglected children by recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers to represent their best interests in court. Grant funds will support renovations to create a dedicated learning and support space, including renovating an unused space into a training center and a welcoming environment for children in crisis. These improvements will strengthen volunteer advocacy, enhance community collaboration, and provide a safe, comforting space for children during some of their most difficult moments.

Caring People Alliance is a Philadelphia nonprofit committed to fighting poverty and injustice by providing high-quality services to those in need. CPA’s South Philadelphia Boys & Girls Club will benefit from Lowe’s Community Impact Grant through the remodeling of the entrance area establish safer screening and controlled entry into the building. This renovation will help keep kids, seniors, and staff safe while encouraging more people to make use of the many resources that the Club provides.