Jane Addams Resource Corporation’s Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation is a project that was envisioned and driven by the Austin community. The state-of-the-art facility will provide access to free career training and support services. The Lowe's Hometowns project will help complete a workforce training hub and include installing electrical, drywall, painting and flooring.

ecoREHAB, Inc. has developed programs with community partners that train at-risk individuals 16+ in the construction trades. The Lowe's Hometowns project will transform a former lumber yard into a construction training facility with work primarily being done on the main building and nearby barn. The facility will become a safe place for students to succeed, find support systems, learn a trade and build self-esteem.

The Workshops Inc. believes those with disabilities are no different from anyone else and provides support to adults with developmental disabilities throughout Northeast Ohio. Through Lowe's Hometowns, physical improvements to the facility's lunchroom, kitchen, meeting room and entry will improve accessibility and safety.

The St. Vincent de Paul Vocational Arts Fair Trade Program will provide instruction for members of the community struggling with homelessness, addiction and mental health and are unable to work in mainstream employment. As volunteers create crafts to sell for fair trade, this project will renovate the basement rooms of a local church to create adequate space to run the program.

RestoreOKC works to tackle generational cycles of poverty by creating equitable opportunities for growth and trade skills for neighbors. Through Lowe’s Hometowns, RestoreOKC will complete its new, 3,200-square foot Skilled Trades Workshop to provide exposure for job trainees to woodworking, plumbing, electrical, finish carpentry, and more.