Lowes Everyday Heroes to the Rescue
130 employees spruced up three ClubsOctober 22, 2009
More than 130 Lowe’s employees worked Wednesday, October 21 and Thursday, October 22 to benefit children and teens of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta.
They volunteered their time and skills to help restore three local Boys & Girls Clubs - East DeKalb Boys & Girls Club, Warren/Holyfield Boys & Girls Club and W.W. Woolfolk Boys & Girls Club.
They assisted in multiple projects, which included painting, laying tile, adding molding to classrooms and bathrooms, and installing new sinks, washers and dryers. Partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta as part of the Lowe’s Heroes program, the projects ultimately provided a cleaner, safer environment for children.
Lowe’s Heroes is a company-wide volunteer initiative that offers Lowe’s employees the opportunity to work on a project in their own neighborhood, helping to make their communities better places to live, work and play.
The largest transformation took place at the East DeKalb Club, which needed some major updates and repairs. From transforming one building inside and out to installing a new membership check-in window at the Club, Lowes gave the Club a makeover that was long overdue.
"This project meant so much to me and the Club kids," said Pamela Nealey, Executive Director at the East DeKalb Club. "We have one of the smallest and oldest Clubs, and for Lowes to make the repairs, spend the time and volunteer hard labor - well, it just makes a big difference. Our Club is now more updated, safer and all around a livelier place to come every day. We are sincerely grateful to Lowes and everyone who helped at all three of our Clubs this week."
ABOUT LOWE’S
Lowe’s is a proud supporter of Habitat for Humanity International, American Red Cross, United Way of America, and the Home Safety Council, in addition to numerous non-profit organizations and programs that help communities across the country. In 2008, Lowe’s and the Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation together contributed more than $25 million to support community and education projects in the United States and Canada. Lowe’s also encourages volunteerism through the Lowe’s Heroes program, a company-wide employee volunteer initiative. Lowe’s is a FORTUNE® 50 company with fiscal year 2008 sales of $48.2 billion and has more than 1,675 stores in the United States and Canada. For more information, visit Lowes.com/community.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta operates 29 Clubs in 13 metro counties in addition to Camp Kiwanis and Youth Art Connection, a gallery and workspace for young artists. A trained and professional staff serves more than 17,000 youth annually by offering specialized programming and a safe haven for at-risk and underprivileged children and teens. Memberships cost only $35 per school year but scholarships are available for those who need assistance. For more information, please visit www.bgcma.org
