Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence (SPAN) has been supporting survivors of domestic violence and their children in Boulder and Broomfield Counties, Colorado, since 1979. With the Lowe’s Hometowns grant, SPAN will make the secure outdoor area of its Emergency Shelter a space that supports children’s fun, outdoor family time, safety and mobility for the 350 adults and children who stay at Shelter every year.
RecoveryWorks is committed to providing access to resources, community, and recovery for Jefferson County’s unhoused neighbors. With the support of the Lowe’s Hometowns Grant, RecoveryWorks will renovate a storage and workshop room into a central meeting space for recovery groups and staff meetings by enhancing electrical outlets, installing new flooring and drywall, adding cabinets, furniture, decorations, and applying a fresh coat of paint.
Ekar Farm and Community Gardens is a communal urban farm created to build community, provide experiential and environmental education, and grow sustainably produced fruits and vegetables, expanding access to those in need. With support from Lowe’s Hometowns, the organization will install fencing, raised garden beds, an irrigation system, shade structures, a produce wash station, and pathways to create a fully functional and welcoming farm space.
The Fax Partnership will renovate two 1940’s-era motels to create 40 safe, comfortable rooms to house families and individuals experiencing homelessness while permanent housing is located. This project willinclude ADA accessibility, security and safety updates, new appliances, windows, and doors, and plumbing and electrical upgrades.
The Mortensen Elementary library and educators lounge have not been updated in 23 years. New bookshelves, tables, chairs and couches will creative an inviting area for the students to foster a love for reading. Fresh paint, warm lighting, updated décor and organization in the kitchen area of the lounge will create an inviting area for teachers to relax after hours of teaching
American Legion Post 151-John Custy Post has an empty lot except for a sign designating it as the “Veterans Corner” and a few trees that have been planted in honor of Post 151 veterans. The corner needs to be developed to become a true memorial to veterans and first responders.
The Colorado Village Cooperative wants to build a community garden to provide a safe place to learn, grow, eat and connect with neighbors. This project also addresses food insecurity by providing a community garden for Elyria-Swansea neighbors who may not have ready access to healthy produce or the means to grow their own. Gardening-related and healthy living classes also will be provided in the garden.
Historic Elitch Theater would like to complete two projects on the exterior of the theatre: painting the fly building and pouring a concrete patio. The fly building is over 65-years old and the gray cinderblock has never been painted. Some damage occurred on the West side of the building and was covered with boards. The project would help the theater become an aesthetically pleasing part of the neighborhood.
A county library that has built an outdoor demonstration and educational garden seeks assistance in continuing to develop and perfect the garden by adding shade structures, installing walkable paths, and providing tools/materials so volunteers can maintain the garden. Expanding the garden will allow for more opportunities for free quality programming, school enrichment field trips and a space for community members to relax and interact.