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MOORESVILLE, N.C., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's revealed the 100 community-nominated impact projects that have been selected as part of this year's Lowe's Hometowns program, with 2022 serving as the first of a five-year, $100 million commitment to the communities it serves. With projects spanning 40 states and Washington, D.C., Lowe's will help restore and revitalize spaces that serve as the hubs and heartbeats of communities, including neighborhood housing, parks, community centers and much more.

This year's projects include 31 community centers, 17 shelters, 10 parks or outdoor spaces, nine safe or affordable housing accommodations, nine schools, seven gardens, five animal services buildings, four playgrounds, three first responder facilities, three food pantries and two cultural preservation projects.

From revitalizing a North Carolina community garden to combat food insecurity in a neighborhood without a grocery store, to redesigning an Arizona elementary school library space to better serve and educate its students, these projects highlight the continual need to prioritize community service, celebrate people and empower possibility.

"We're excited to continue improving hometowns across the country by building on our longstanding commitment to serving the communities where we live and work," said Marvin Ellison, Lowe's chairman and CEO. "With support from our associates, neighbors and partners, Lowe's Hometowns will address urgent needs in communities, from revitalizing vibrant green spaces to supporting first responders and local heroes, as we strive to make hometowns better for all, including those in real need."

Building on the success of 100 Hometowns, which celebrated Lowe's centennial in 2021 and supported 100 community impact projects across the U.S., Lowe's Hometowns comes at a time when communities and local organizations are working hard to continue navigating the pandemic's impact. Three-quarters of nonprofits have reported an increase in demand for their services since the start of the pandemic, according to Lowe's strategic impact partner Points of Light, a global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips, and mobilizes millions of people to take action that changes the world.

"One of the most essential elements Lowe's is accomplishing through this work is listening to and learning from the communities to better understand the needs and maximize the impact," said Natalye Paquin, president and CEO, Points of Light. "Lowe's innovative approach to community-led philanthropy is represented in the diversity of projects that they are supporting. Points of Light is proud to be their strategic impact partner and help connect them with communities around the United States."

Communities can find details of every Lowe's Hometowns project and their progress on the Lowe's Hometowns landing page and at #LowesHometowns on social media. This year's Lowe's Hometowns projects are slated to be completed by the end of 2022.