Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton announced today it has received a $85,000 grant from Lowe’s to help repair 14 homes in Dayton.
Funding and Lowe’s red vest associates will support Dayton Habitat’s efforts to make homes safer and healthier and create stronger communities. With the support of the grant, Dayton Habitat plans to provide seven local homeowners with essential roof repairs. At least seven other homeowners will receive repairs such as bathroom modifications and furnace replacements. These repairs will enable existing homeowners to age in place with dignity, thereby preserving their existing housing for the next generation.
“This partnership between Lowe’s and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton has been significant and allowed us to escalate our work helping residents with critical home repairs,” said Dayton Habitat Development Director, David Mauch. “Lowe’s continues to step forward to make a positive impact, and their partnership allows us to create better outcomes for families. Not only did they provide significant funding that enabled us to improve and preserve 14 homes in the Miami Valley, but they also contributed hundreds of hours of volunteerism to complement our critical home repair efforts. We couldn’t do our work without great community partners, and Lowe’s is one of our most committed partners in the Greater Dayton region.”
On Oct 11, 36 Lowe’s red vest associates from area stores rolled up their sleeves and joined Dayton Habitat to make an impact during the annual Rock the Block event. Together, they volunteered over 108 hours to help the Edgemont community.
The projects are part of Lowe’s commitment to deliver 10 million square feet of impact in communities nationwide this year. The initiative includes enabling 20 local Habitat affiliates to complete 200 repair projects across the United States. Lowe’s continued partnership with Habitat for Humanity International supports home repair and preservation efforts in owner-occupied homes, helping neighbors safely remain in the homes they cherish. Since 2003, Lowe’s and Habitat have worked together to help more than 18,000 people build or improve a place to call home.
