THE SALVATION ARMY OF SPRINGFIELD SELECTED AS PART OF LOWE’S 2024 HOMETOWNS IMPACT PROGRAM
The Salvation Army of Springfield has proudly been selected as part of the 2024 Lowe’s Hometowns program, a five-year, $100 million commitment to rebuild and revitalize community spaces nationwide. Since launching in 2022, the signature grant program has renovated 149 community centers, affordable housing facilities, shelters and food pantries; refurbished 15 first responder and veteran/military family facilities; and built and improved 54 community gardens, parks and playgrounds – among many other impactful projects.
As one of 100 community projects in 2024 that make up this year’s grant recipients, the Lowe’s Hometowns grant will benefit The Salvation Army of Springfield’s Family Enrichment Center. This valuable contribution will profoundly impact the well-being of the women and children served by the FEC.
"Receiving the Lowe's Hometown grant is a transformative moment for our Family Enrichment Center. This generous support empowers us to enhance our facilities and provide a more nurturing environment for the families we serve. With this grant, we can make significant improvements that will have a lasting impact on our community, helping families rebuild their lives with dignity and hope,” said Major Amos Shiels.
This year’s Lowe’s Hometowns projects benefit 87 communities across 44 states and Washington, D.C., and will address needs specific to each community, from housing and community centers to outdoor spaces and facilities for first responders and veterans. Each project will receive a grant from Lowe’s to make physical improvements that help local organizations continue to make a meaningful impact in their communities. At the core of this commitment are Lowe’s Red Vest associates, who share a passion for giving back to their communities and provide support to every Lowe’s Hometowns project.