Habitat for Humanity of Jefferson County has received a $72,000 grant from Lowe’s to help complete 12 Housing Plus projects in Jefferson and Orange counties. The funding is part of Lowe’s partnership renewal with Habitat for Humanity that includes a donation of $2.5 million to support 100 local Habitat organizations undertaking home repair and rehab projects across the U.S.
The Jefferson County affiliate’s executive director, Elise Fulton Smith, shared a few words on the partnership: “As the quote by John F. Kennedy goes, ‘The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.’ The grant that we received from Lowe’s ensures that we are able to successfully do this for more homeowners in both Jefferson and Orange counties. We are thankful for this partnership and the positive impact that it will have on our community!”
Under the Lowe’s grant, Habitat for Humanity of Jefferson County will perform repairs and modifications to homes of senior citizens. These projects range from fixing plumbing issues to installing ramps and grab bars with a goal to improve the homeowner’s quality of life, including to increase independence as they age at home.
Access to quality, affordable home repair and modification services continues to be out of reach for low to moderate-income households across the nation. With the support of this funding, Habitat for Humanity of Jefferson County will be able to further its efforts of helping families in the Golden Triangle address critical health and safety issues in their homes.
Lowe’s and Habitat began their partnership in 2003. Since then, Lowe’s has supported many of the global housing nonprofit’s efforts, including the Women Build Program and Habitat’s Neighborhood Revitalization program. Lowe’s has also supported Habitat’s Cost of Home national advocacy campaign and sponsored local Habitat builds and employee volunteer days, in addition to providing affiliate grants and donated products. Lowe’s commitment through 2022 will bring the company’s total contributions to Habitat to more than $84 million.
About Habitat for Humanity of Jefferson County
Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity found its earliest inspirations as a grassroots movement on an interracial community farm in southern Georgia. Since its founding in 1976, the housing organization has grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in more than 70 countries. Families and individuals in need of a “hand up” partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. “Through shelter, we empower.” To learn more, visit habitat.org.
As the sixth oldest affiliate, Habitat for Humanity of Jefferson County has built over 122 homes and completed countless repair projects. For more information on the local affiliate, visit beaumonthabitat.org.
About Lowe’s
Lowe’s Companies Inc. is a FORTUNE 50 home improvement company serving approximately 19 million customer transactions a week in the United States and Canada. With fiscal year 2021 sales of over $96 billion, Lowe’s and its related businesses operate or service nearly 2,200 home improvement and hardware stores and employ over 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, North Carolina, Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
