Lowe's & West Tuality Habitat for Humanity address critical home repairs for vulnerable homeowners in Western Washington County, Oregon
(Forest Grove, Oregon) In 2022, West Tuality Habitat for Humanity received a $16,000 grant from Lowe’s to help with home repair projects in Western Washington County, Oregon. The funding is part of Lowe’s partnership renewal with Habitat for Humanity that includes a donation of $2.5 million to support 100 local Habitat organizations undertaking home repair and rehab projects across the USA.
Under this grant, West Tuality Habitat has performed repairs and modifications to homes of senior citizens, people with disabilities, military veterans and people with very low incomes in our community. Completed projects have varied and include providing new roofing, repairing septic systems, installing siding and insulation, installing ramps and grab bars with a goal to improve the homeowner’s quality of life, including to increase independence as they age at home.
Access to quality, affordable home repair and modification services continues to be out of reach for low to moderate-income households across the nation, including in Forest Grove, Cornelius, North Plains, Banks, Gaston, Buxton and all of Western Washington County, Oregon. With the support of Lowe's funding, West Tuality Habitat for Humanity has been able to further its efforts of helping families address critical health and safety issues in their homes.
Lowe’s and Habitat began their partnership in 2003. Since then, Lowe’s has supported many of the global housing nonprofit’s efforts, including the Women Build Program and Habitat’s Neighborhood Revitalization program. Lowe’s has also supported Habitat’s Cost of Home national advocacy campaign and sponsored local Habitat builds and employee volunteer days, in addition to providing affiliate grants and donated products. Lowe’s commitment through 2022 will bring the company’s total contributions to Habitat to more than $84 million.
To learn more about West Tuality Habitat for Humanity and its home repair program, visit http://www.westtualityhabitat.org or call (503) 359-8459. Note that homeowners can apply for assistance from this program right on the web site or can visit the West Tuality Habitat offices above the ReStore in Forest Grove at 731 Pacific Avenue and request a brochure.
About West Tuality Habitat for Humanity
West Tuality Habitat for Humanity is a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International and was formed in 1991. In addition to the affordable housing program, West Tuality Habitat also has a critical home repair program for seniors, military veterans, people with disabilities and people with disabilities, allowing them to stay in their homes and improve their quality of life. West Tuality Habitat also operates a ReStore in Forest Grove, selling gently-used, donated furniture, appliances and other home furnishings, as well as leftover building supplies, to help fund its activities.
About Lowe’s
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. is a FORTUNE 50 home improvement company serving approximately 19 million customer transactions a week in the United States and Canada. With fiscal year 2021 sales of over $96 billion, Lowe’s and its related businesses operate or service nearly 2,200 home improvement and hardware stores and employ over 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
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