2025 Projects

The Wassamasaw Community Garden and Food Sovereignty program is dedicated to empowering the 1,500-member Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians by fostering sustainable agriculture, food security, and cultural preservation. With the Lowe’s Hometowns grant, the barn that had been significantly damaged by Hurricane Helene will be restored to provide critical support for our food sovereignty efforts, including roof repairs, structural reinforcement, and the installation of new doors and ventilation. These improvements will create a safe, reliable space for storage, directly benefiting our elders and youth by ensuring access to nutritious, culturally significant food, and strengthening the tribal community's resilience for generations to come.

Willis Dady Homeless Services' mission is to empower all experiencing homelessness to build futures of self-sufficiency through advocacy, housing, and employment. Renovations will improve the quality of life for veterans living at Westminster House by adding a ramp to its wrap-around porch, stabilizing weak spots on the porch, remodeling the first-floor bathroom for ADA accessibility, replacing kitchen appliances, moving the laundry machines to the first floor, mitigating pest and gutter concerns, and equipping tenants to maintain the property by purchasing a shed with new lawn and snow equipment. With the Low’s Hometowns grant, the organization will be able to empower aging veterans with accessible, community-focused, and affordable housing for years to come.

For nearly 70 years, Youth Encouragement Services has helped kids reach their potential by offering ways to belong and grow. The Lindsley Center is a safe haven that provides programming and resources that support every kid’s future. Through the Lowe’s Hometowns grant, the facility will get a well-deserved facelift that instills feelings of hope and equips future generations. Upgrades include a new roof, enhanced security features, exterior painting, installation of a prominent mural, updated sporting equipment, window repairs, and new furniture.

Youthworks mission is to help ensure all youth have a safe place to belong and be heard. The Lowe's Hometown grant will renovate storage and program areas to make significant improvements in the organization's ability to collect and store donations for our annual clothing giveaway event and other program needs, as well as improve program area for various activity groups our organization offers. These renovations will greatly enhance Youthworks' ability to receive and store donations for our annual event, as well as increase the number of youth served and types of activities our staff can implement with youth groups.