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At Manatee County Habitat for Humanity, we believe that everyone deserves a safe, stable place to call home. This month, we’re excited to share some incredible news: Manatee Habitat has been selected as one of this year’s Lowe’s Hometowns projects!
Lowe’s Hometowns is a five-year, $100 million initiative dedicated to repairing and restoring millions of square feet of community spaces across the country. Each year, 100 community-nominated projects are chosen to receive funding for large-scale renovations that revitalize neighborhoods and serve as the heartbeat of their hometowns.
Our selection comes with a generous $90,000 grant to support our Storm Safe Home Renewal Program. This program provides critical home repairs and upgrades that improve storm resilience for low-income homeowners in Manatee County, helping seniors and families stay safe in their homes for years to come.
With this funding, we can address urgent needs such as:
- Roof replacements
- Hurricane-impact windows
- Reinforced doors
- Air conditioning and plumbing repairs
- Electrical system upgrades
In a community where hurricane season has become more intense in recent years, these repairs go beyond preserving houses; they preserve peace of mind, stability, and dignity.
This grant continues Lowe’s deep partnership with Manatee Habitat. In just the past few months, Lowe’s total investment in our mission has grown to $115,000. Local Lowe’s stores have a long history of supporting our work through event sponsorships, in-kind donations of construction materials, pallets of water, ReStore items, and ongoing discounts on purchased supplies.
Earlier this year, Lowe’s also awarded a grant to support our Advancing Black Homeownership build, where local red vest associates joined our volunteers on-site. They’ll be back again for another “Red Shirt Day” to work alongside volunteers on one of the homes benefiting from this new funding.
“Lowe’s support is helping us ensure that more families can live in safe, resilient homes,” said Bernie Quinn, President and CEO of Manatee County Habitat for Humanity. “With hurricane season becoming more intense each year, these critical repairs are not just about preserving houses; they’re about preserving stability, dignity, and peace of mind for the families who call them home.”
Through Lowe’s Hometowns, associates across the country are expanding nonprofits’ capacity, restoring dignity to well-used housing, and creating safer spaces where neighbors can thrive.