Habitat for Humanity to get $6 million donation from Lowe’s

Habitat for Humanity International announced that Lowe’s has committed $6 million to support home repair and rehab projects undertaken by local Habitat affiliates over the next two years, reported the large retailer.

Through this partnership, Lowe’s said it will fund four grants to address critical health and safety needs in owner-occupied homes.

“A safe, decent and affordable home can have a significant impact on a family’s health and well-being. Through our partnership with Lowe’s, we are furthering our commitment to building and improving homes where families can thrive, and communities can transform,” said Tolli Love, chief development officer at Habitat for Humanity International.

This year, 75 local Habitat affiliates will use this funding to complete more than 400 projects across the U.S., including critical home repairs, home performance improvements, community revitalization, and repairs and modifications to make homes safer for older homeowners, said Lowe’s.

Last year, Lowe’s and Habitat announced a renewed focus of their national partnership to support home repair and preservation efforts.

During 2022, support from Lowe’s helped 100 local Habitat affiliates complete 680 projects, providing 550 owner-occupied households with the necessary repairs and modifications to help owners stay and age in their homes safely, said the retailer.

“We are grateful for Lowe’s continued support of our mission and look forward to working together to help even more families build strength and stability through shelter,” said Love.

As just one part of the home repair and rehab, Lowe’s will support Habitat’s Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project, which will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina, October 1 to 6. As one of the Diamond Sponsors for the event, Lowe’s has committed $1 million to support the construction of 20 new homes.

“Over the course of our 20-year partnership with Habitat for Humanity, we have seen firsthand the transformative power that critical home repairs can have on a community when people can continue to live in their homes,” said Janice Dupré, executive vice president of human resources for Lowe’s.

“Lowe’s is committed to making homes better for all,” she said, “and we are grateful to Habitat for Humanity and all of our associate volunteers for their dedication to improving access to safe and affordable housing nationwide.”